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Smith Statement on Anniversary of September 11th
Sep 11, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attack: “Today marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States. As we reflect on this tragic day in our history, my thoughts... More

Smith Statement on Jason Puracal Appeal Hearing
Aug 16, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's appeal hearing that began today in Nicaragua,: “In August 2011, American citizen Jason Puracal was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime. I am deeply concerned about the clear flaws in the p... More

$5.7 Million Secured for Freedom Bridge Overpass
Aug 7, 2012 - Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) has announced the approval of a $5.7 million grant for the City of Lakewood to improve the Freedom Bridge overpass near the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate to alleviate congestion and improve public safety along the Be... More

Smith Statement on Passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)
Aug 3, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding passage of legislation in the House and Senate extending expiring provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) implementing technical corrections to the textile provisions of the Dominican Republic-Central American ... More

Smith Receives Corporate Voices for Working Families and Working Mother Media Best of Congress Award
Jul 26, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been chosen as a 2012 Best of Congress Award recipient by Corporate Voices for Working Families and Working Mother Media for his demonstrated leadership on and support of policies that create opportunities and ... More

Smith to Receive AUSA Outstanding Legislator Award
Jul 25, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, will receive the 14th Annual Outstanding Legislator Award from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. AUSA President Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, USA, Ret. will present the award ... More

Smith Statement on Gov. Gregoire's Appointment of Brigadier General Bret Daugherty as Adjutant General of Washington State
Jul 23, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after Gov. Chris Gregoire announced Brigadier General Bret D. Daugherty as Adjutant General of the State of Washington. General Daugherty will replace Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg who is retiring after 44 years of military service: “... More

Smith Statement on Introduction of House Bipartisan Legislation on PNTR for Russia and Moldova
Jul 20, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee announced they are cosponsoring legislation to terminate Jackson-Vanik status for Russia and Moldova, allowing Perm... More

Ranking Member Adam Smith Spearheads Effort for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses
Jun 28, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith has introduced the Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2012, a bill designed to ensure equality for military and veteran benefits for all military spouses. “While the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was a tremendous step forward, there i... More

Smith Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Affordable Care Act
Jun 28, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act: "I’m pleased the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. This law is the best available step forward for our health care system t... More

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