Committee to Elect Diana McGinness for Congress

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 20, 2010

Diana McGinness running for Larsen’s House seat

Bellingham – Congressional Democratic candidate Diana McGinness said Congress needs representatives that are willing and able to address the serious problems facing Americans. “We need leaders willing to step up to enact solutions for 97% of the people, not politicians who test the wind before speaking out or casting a vote.” She said she is committed to work for real reform, rather than reinforcing the status quo.

“For 50 years politicians have run for office with simplistic slogans,” McGinness said. “It's time to stop governing and electing by ‘bumper sticker.’ Our problems are greater than two or three issues and much more complicated than a slogan.” As targets for reform, she cited campaign laws, corporate monopolies, banking regulation, health care, education, international trade, ongoing wars and “jobs, jobs, jobs.”

McGinness retired in 2007 from her position as an insurance fraud investigator. She was specifically recognized by state officials as the driving force behind the creation of a state bill that formed a dedicated criminal fraud investigative unit in the Insurance Commissioner’s office. Her career focused on investigating and uncovering fraud, including conspiracy-based staged accident and theft rings, medical mills billing for services not rendered, and diagnostic and durable medical equipment firms billing improperly.

Prior to her retirement, McGinness’ interest turned toward politics. She said her work honed her research skills, and enabled her to define and research issues effecting our economy and civil rights. “Whether we look back 50 years or five days, history will show us lessons we’ve forgotten and reveal solutions.”

She strongly believes we cannot continue along the same old political path. “We must educate voters so we can work together for what’s best for our communities and our country. We have the will to restore our prosperity and protect our freedoms; now we must do it,” McGinness said.

McGinness moved to Washington from southern Illinois in 1991. She has a daughter and two sons, one a former Marine who served in the Gulf War. Her home is in Bellingham, Wash. Voters can learn more about Diana McGinness at www.dianaforcongress.com.