In a district affected by the deaths of 11 workers, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a significant challenge to retain her congressional seat. On a misty morning in May in southwest Washington state, Laura Oltmann, a 41-year-old dietitian, was at work when an unusual overhead announcement was made in the hospital. "We get overhead pages for different types of emergencies. But this one, we don’t get very often," Oltmann recalled.
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Community in Washington State Responds to Paper Mill Explosion and House Race
Following a paper mill explosion that resulted in the deaths of 11 workers, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is facing a tough re-election challenge in her district. The community is still reeling from the incident, which has heightened awareness of the upcoming House race.
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After a deadly paper mill explosion, a community in Washington state looks to a key House race
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Community in Washington State Responds to Paper Mill Explosion and House Race