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Congressman Denny Heck

Representing the 10th District of Washington

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Heck schedules public gatherings to get feedback on Trump budget, Russia

Apr 8, 2017 In The News
Congressman Denny Heck is returning home to his South Sound district to conduct public meetings on two big topics: the federal budget and Russia’s connection to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Dennis Mahar, advocate for elderly, dies of cancer at age 63

Jun 10, 2016 In The News
Dennis Mahar, longtime director of the Area Agency on Aging for Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties and a devoted community volunteer, died of cancer late Tuesday at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. He was 63. “I don’t think any of us imagined a world without Dennis Mahar. To say he was a true giant in advocating for seniors is still too small of a characterization,” said U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Washington, said in a statement.

Puyallup designated as Age-Friendly City; ceremony scheduled for May 14

May 3, 2016 In The News
“I applaud the city of Puyallup and its residents for making this a priority and being the first city in the state to be recognized for this designation from AARP,” said U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Olympia, whose 10th District includes Puyallup. “As Puyallup grows, someone born right here in Puyallup 80 years ago can still feel at home as they remain here comfortably in their golden years.”

OP-ED: We need more resources in fight against Alzheimer’s

Feb 12, 2016 In The News

At St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Lena Forsyth was known for being a dedicated nurse diabetes educator. At the age of 55, she was in the prime of her career, hard at work teaching patients and their families how to treat their condition and change their lifestyle. She had a loving husband, Tony, and treasured time with her family. She was involved in the Steilacoom community and was a friendly face at meetings and events.

And then the news dropped on her and her family like a stack of bricks: young-onset Alzheimer’s.

Housing Expert to Congress: Reverse Mortgage Changes On Right Track

Feb 26, 2015 In The News

The home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) program has seen monumental changes over the past few years, but these changes are leading the reverse mortgage down the right track, one housing leader told members of Congress on Thursday.

“As a result of these changes, the independent actuary projects that the next five years of reverse mortgage originations will be profitable for FHA, which will reduce the shortfall FHA faces on this business line,” said Julia Gordon, director of housing and consumer finance for the nonpartisan think tank Center for American Progress.

Mason Transit Authority receives $1.5 million competitive grant for Transit-Community Center in Shelton

Sep 23, 2014 Press Release
Today, Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer announced that the Mason Transit Authority’s Transit-Community Center was selected to receive a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration competitive grant of $1,474,999.

Congressman Denny Heck Announces $11.7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for South Sound

May 6, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Denny Heck (D-Wash.) announced this week that four organizations located in the 10th Congressional District of Washington received a total of $11.7 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Funding supports 1,069 AmeriCorps members working on disaster response, conservation projects, literacy tutoring, and veteran transition assistance.

Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) Defends the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Feb 27, 2014 Video