Articles written by Cathy Mcmorris Rodgers
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Youth mental health challenges on the rise
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-5th District, delivered the following remarks at the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing on legislation to support mental health and the well-being of people in America. The... — Updated 4/14/2022
American-made energy could provide a global opportunity to lead
We live in a nation rich with energy resources. Just look to our own backyard — the hydroelectric dams on the Snake and Columbia River systems fuel the Pacific Northwest with some of the cleanest and most affordable electricity a... — Updated 3/27/2014
Private funding could benefit public forests
Growing up in Kettle Falls, I enjoyed a skyline of Colville National Forest evergreens, which could be seen from just about anywhere in town. I was raised to appreciate their beauty and still do — but today, I see the forest’s... — Updated 3/20/2014
It's time for passage of ABLE legislation
In the words of the civil rights leader we honor this month, “We must never allow ourselves to become satisfied with unattained goals.” Decades later, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words still ring true for all of us, includ... — Updated 1/31/2014
Remembering Tom Foley, an Eastern Washington giant
Together we remember the life of an Eastern Washington giant, Tom Foley, who represented our Fifth Congressional District with distinction for 30 years. Even today, wheat farmers and all the citizens of our district benefit from... — Updated 10/31/2013
Averting the looming fiscal cliff
In the last few weeks, Congress has been focused on keeping taxes from increasing and putting the U.S. government on a sustainable path toward growth and prosperity. Over long days and late nights, including New Year’s Eve and... — Updated 1/10/2013