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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene Visits Woodinville for Small Business Saturday

Newly-elected Congresswoman Suzan DelBene was in Woodinville for Small Business Saturday.

Newly-elected Congresswoman Suzan DelBene was in Woodinville for Small Business Saturday.

DelBene's first stop was at the new turkey-themed restaurant Gobble, where she spoke with owner Adam Gold, while her husband, Kurt, ordered lunch. 

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She then visited the Woodinville Weekly and spoke with editor Julie Boselly about the newspaper business.

Then it was off to Molbak's for a tour before meeting with Woodinville Wine Country President Mike Stevens and Brian Carter at Brian Carter Cellars.

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DelBene of Medina, a Democrat, beat out Republican John Koster of Arlington in the 1st Congressional District race in the Nov. 6 elections. DelBene also came out the winner in the special one-month term election to fill Rep. Jay Inslee's seat. 

DelBene's first pressing issue as a member of Congress will be to tackle what's known as the "fiscal cliff." If Congress fails to act, on Jan. 1, 2013, a number of financial policies will either expire or initiate, including $7 trillion worth of tax increases and spending cuts over the next 10 years.

"I'm hopeful we'll get there," she said about coming to a solution before the deadline.

DelBene also said she's hoping to become a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. She said with her business experience, it would be a good fit.

"Our number one issue is jobs and the economy, and hopefully I can bring ideas to the table," she said. "Woodinville is a great example of the unique business opportunities we have."


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