Honored to greet Valley veterans and their guardians during their Honor Flight visit this morning. Thank you all for your service to our nation.

John Baillie rings loud today — “O merciful Father, you look on the weakness of your human children more in pity than in anger, and more in love than in pity.” Praying for Charlie Kirk and his young family, and that our country would turn towards the peacemakers and away from

Today, we remember the Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It’s been 24 years since the tragedy that changed history, but the heartbreak sticks with us. While we honor those lost that day, we must also recognize the first responders and servicemembers who made

Our national health is in decline – and Congressional Republicans are knee-capping access to health care. Blue Dogs are proud to endorse Congressman Adam Gray’s legislation.

Rural Mainers need health care, not the “Hunger Games.” The GOP’s big budget law took 20 percent of federal Medicaid funding away from rural hospitals. Now they’re launching a rushed, unfair rural health fund that’s ripe for political abuse. The bad deal just keeps getting

Local corrections officers shoulder an incredibly heavy emotional burden, and their labor too often goes unseen and underappreciated. My visit to the Skamania County Jail helped me better understand the challenges corrections officers face in rural communities, and I'll keep

Congrats Abby and Mikie

Congressman Jared Golden is a patriot. He has been a steadfast supporter and an independent voice in the Democratic Caucus. It's been an honor to serve with him in Congress and work with him to lead the Blue Dog Coalition. He will be missed!

Grateful for my friend and Blue Dog colleague, Congressman Jared Golden — a steadfast voice for common sense, integrity and service. Jared has always put people above politics and shown that leadership means listening, working hard, and finding common ground. Wishing him, Izzy, and their

It was great to tour Krume Custom Lumber and Regenerative Industrial in Onalaska. Krume Custom Lumber is uniquely equipped to handle oversized and fire salvaged logs to create hand crafted custom lumber products. It was so cool to see their partnership with Regenerative

Veterans Day is a chance to reflect on our gratitude toward the brave men and women who stepped up to selflessly defend our country. In addition to thanking them and their families, let’s all continue to do what we can to support their well-being over the rest of their journeys.

Thank you to the Petaluma community for coming out to the Veterans Day parade to honor those who have served our country. To all our veterans and their families — thank you for your service and sacrifice.