{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-testifies-alpine-lakes-wilderness-area-plays-pivotal-role-washington", "Reichert Testifies that Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area Plays \"Pivotal Role\" in Washington", "2013-07-23", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dave Reichert", "R000578", "reichert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Reichert Testifies that Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area Plays \"Pivotal Role\" in Washington                                           \n              Jul 23, 2013      \t\t        \t    \n      \t            \n                    \n                                            \n          \n        \n        \n          \n  \n    \n    \n    Washington, D.C. -- This morning, U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-8) had the opportunity to testify before the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation in support of his legislation H.R. 361, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act.\u00a0 \n\u201cI am honored to be able to carry on the bipartisan legacy of Washington legislators to preserve our rich, natural heritage,\u201d said Reichert.\u00a0 \u201cI am grateful that King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn was here to join me today.\u00a0 He and I both understand the pivotal role of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area in our state.\u00a0 It is one of the most visited in the nation, providing a wealth of recreational opportunities and enjoyment to the people of Washington and visitors from around the country.\u00a0 Passage of this legislation will bring increased prosperity to the region and to local businesses that reap the benefits of the tourism generated by this area.\u00a0\u00a0 It will also ensure our children and grandchildren will be able to appreciate and enjoy everything this area has to offer.\u201d\nTo see Rep. Reichert\u2019s full testimony, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-testifies-alpine-lakes-wilderness-area-plays-pivotal-role-washington"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7425339426845312, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}