Washington, March 2 -- Representative Rick Larsen issued the following press release:

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the news that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses impacted by severe flooding last December.

"The communities I represent need federal support to rebuild from the devastating floods in December," said Rep. Larsen. "These loans are an important step in the disaster relief process, and I will keep fighting for more funds to help families and businesses in Northwest Washington make a full recovery."

The declaration covers Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Whatcom, and San Juan counties in the Second District.

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