Rick Larsen: Spending Bill, Healthcare and Free Speech

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to US Representative Rick Larsen about the House passing a temporary spending bill, rising healthcare costs, and President Trump and the chair of the FCC threatening broadcasters.

By mybellinghamnow September 19, 2025 9:22 am

APFILE - Brendan Carr listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 24, 2020. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via AP, File)

KGMI’s Dianna Hawryluk talks to US Representative Rick Larsen about the House passing a temporary spending bill, rising healthcare costs, and President Trump and the chair of the FCC threatening broadcasters.

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