Coverage of partial or full federal government shutdowns, their causes, impacts, and political negotiations
A partial shutdown of DHS is set for Saturday, affecting TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard. Impact on airport travel, emergency response and cybersecurity could reach Cowlitz County.
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The federal government has earmarked $100 million for light rail construction as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Portland and Vancouver, reigniting debate across Southwest Washington over cost and scope.
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In a tight House vote, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez supported a funding deal to keep the federal government open—preserving vital services for Southwest Washington—while calling for oversight of DHS operations and challenging ICE practices.
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The House narrowly passed a procedural vote behind Speaker Johnson’s maneuvering—setting up a full funding showdown that could end the partial shutdown. Local services in Cowlitz County remain vulnerable until resolution.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of seven House Democrats to vote for a DHS funding bill that includes major ICE funding, arguing a shutdown would hurt FEMA and the Coast Guard in Southwest Washington while not actually stopping ICE.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she voted to fund DHS for FY2026 to protect FEMA and Coast Guard services in Southwest Washington, while warning that aggressive federal enforcement tactics are eroding civil liberties and public trust.
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