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“A half-century after racing the Russians to the moon, the U.S. is barely suiting up in the international race to secure interests in the Arctic.”

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Rick Larsen
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen is an American politician born on June 15, 1965. He serves as a United States Representative, representing the second congressional district of Washington. Throughout his political career, he has focused on economic, educational, and environmental issues, actively participating in discussions and legislation on these topics in Congress. more

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