Washington, June 27 -- Congressman Michael Baumgartner issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) went down to the national mall to visit The Great American State Fair and man the Washington State booth in response to Governor Bob Ferguson actively declining to participate in the America250 celebration.
Unlike states such as Idaho, which proudly showcased the best of what their state has to offer, and Arizona, whose exhibit drew a line of visitors waiting to get in, Washington's display was noticeably bare bones. It featured only two rocking chairs, which were provided by the America250 organization rather than the state itself.
"Washington is an incredible state, and it's disappointing that Gover...