Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jay Inslee [D, WA-1]

Kitsap's Top Stories of 2008

2008-12-29T00:00:00Z

Kitsap's two sitting Democratic congressmen, Jay Inslee of Bainbridge Island and Norm Dicks of Belfair, saw easy victories. So did many of the Democratic ...

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Congressional ratings: South Sound Reps. Baird, Smith donâ€™t buck ...

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

Only one other Democrat, 1st District Rep. Jay Inslee of Shoreline, voted with Bush less often than Baird, 15 percent of the time. ...

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Former-Governor Locke Laments No NW Cabinet Members

2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

Locke specifically mentioned former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Washington Congressmen Jay Inslee and Norm Dicks. Locke says the absence of Northwest ...

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Salazar at Interior: For Greens, Not a Dream Choice

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

...five generations, giving him first-hand knowledge of the West that other candidates to lead Interior like the respected Rep. Jay Inslee of Seattle might lack. "You need someone who has the land in their soul," says Sharon Buccino, the director of NRDC's

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Sen. Salazar Appointment Draws Mixed Reaction

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

Environmentalists were hoping instead for a loyal ally of the movement such as Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) or Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA). ...

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Environmentalists Fuming Over Salazar's New Post

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

...rural America. Environmentalists were hoping instead for a loyal ally of the movement such as Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) or Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA). "We've seen his record — that's very strong in regard to public lands and endangered species," said Ore

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Environmentalists Fuming Over Salazar's New Post

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

Northwest may blaze U.S. path to green grid

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

...nation's antiquated 200,000-mile transmission system into a clean-energy superhighway. "It's the sleeper issue," said U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island, who has emerged as one of the leaders on green-energy issues and climate change in the U.S.

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Transition talk: DOI another day

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

...Campaign. But some conservation folks are lashing out against the possibility that he might be appointed. There are also rumors that Washington state Rep. Jay Inslee and former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber are still in the running for interior secretary..

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Bringing Wind Power To Seattle

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

That's why Rep. Jay Inslee and other Washington legislators want Obama to include an extended credit line for the BPA in the upcoming stimulus package. ...

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Northwest leaders see bigger, greener power grid

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

"It's the sleeper issue," said Rep. Jay Inslee, the Washington Democrat who has emerged as one of the leaders on green energy issues and climate change in ...

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Lawmakers seek bigger, greener power grid

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

...the nation's antiquated 200,000-mile transmission system into a clean energy superhighway. "It's the sleeper issue," said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., who's emerged as one of the leaders on green energy issues and climate change in the House of Representat

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Lawmakers seek bigger, greener power grid

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Seventy-five years ago, during the height of the Great Depression, one of the largest public works projects of the New Deal began to take shape on the banks of the Columbia River in eastern Washington. Seven thousand workers employed by

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Sakai Students Get Practical Education in Solar Energy

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

Held at the school's gymnasium, the event featured speeches by US Rep. Jay Inslee and state Rep. Christine Rolfes, both Bainbridge residents and ...

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Inslee blasts new Bush rules on endangered species

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

...leaving office the way he says it started: by doing everything possible to weaken protections for the environment. U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee says it is unfortunate that the Bush administration is leaving office the way he says it started: by doing everything

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Bush takes parting shot at endangered species law

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

...leaving the political stage, the Bush administration aims to kiss off this kind of modest use of intelligence. It is, said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., the Bushies' "last sour note." Using the Christmas season for cover, the Interior Department on Thursday

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION FOR 12/12/08 provided by the ...

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

Congressman Jay Inslee says it is unfortunate that the Bush administration is leaving office the way he says it started: by doing everything possible to ...

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Hastings named top Republican on resources committee

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

"I think it's great," said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash, who used to represent the same district as Hastings but now represents a western Washington district. ...

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Inslee blasts new Bush rules on endangered species

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

AP WASHINGTON -- US Rep. Jay Inslee says it is unfortunate that the Bush administration is leaving office the way he says it started: by doing everything ...

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Hastings named top Republican on resources committee

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...and wildlife, public lands, Native American policy, reclamation, mining and oceanography. "I think it's great," said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash, who used to represent the same district as Hastings but now represents a western Washington district. Inslee sa

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