Derek Kilmer tweeted the following:
"I was in high school when our state's timber industry took it on the chin. I saw a lot of my friends parents lose their jobs that had a big impact on me.Since then, Ive spent my life trying to figure out how to ensure our workers and communities arent left behind."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Derek Kilmer:
"Now that its law, the RECOMPETE program I helped create will provide flexible, long-term grant assistance to create jobs and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.But first, @US_EDA needs your help. twitter.com/US_EDA/status/"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"In Washington state, small businesses are the backbone of our local economies.Thanks to business owners from across our region who joined @SBAgov and me to learn more about how the Small Business Administration can help owners start, grow, and expand their local businesses." on Feb. 24Read on Twitter
"As your representative in Congress, its important that I get opportunities to hear directly from you.Thanks to the folks in Tacoma who attended yesterdays town hall meeting I appreciated the opportunity to give you an update on my work and answer some of your questions." on Feb. 24Read on Twitter