Week in Photos: May 23 – 27

May 27, 2016
Press

Community Pharmacists Award

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers received the Friend of Pharmacy award recognizing her support of pharmacies in Eastern Washington and expanding access to them.

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Leadership Press Conference

This week at the weekly leadership press conference, McMorris Rodgers fired back at the recent comments made by VA Secretary Bob McDonald comparing wait times at Disney to wait times at the VA. McMorris Rodgers highlighted her bill, the Faster Care for Veterans Act, which gives our veterans access to the same self-scheduling technology that’s available to civilian patients across the country.

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Blue Star Families

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers joined Blue Star Families to discuss ways to provide military families with the support and resources they need.

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National Foster Care Month

In honor of National Foster Care Month, Noah flew from Spokane, WA to Washington, D.C. and spent the day shadowing Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers for “Shadow Day.” Noah is finishing his degree in Audio Engineering and holds a mentor position with College Success Foundation, where he helps foster alumni through their college experience.

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21st Century Cures

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers met with several different groups to discuss cures for life-altering diseases like Down Syndrome and Alzheimers.
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BONUS

After a weekend celebrating with family and friends, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers rings in a happy birthday with her staff.
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