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  • Ranking Member Adam Smith's Statement on John Kerry Nomination
    Dec 21, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, released the following statement after Senator John Kerry was nominated to serve as the next Secretary of State: “Senator John Kerry will make an exceptional Secretary of State. I have worked with John for years, and his understa... More
  • Members of WA Delegation Applaud Release of Washington Military Alliance Report
    Dec 18, 2012 - Washington, DC- Today, 7 members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation applauded the release (link to report here) of the Washington Military Alliance’s report as an important step in gaining a better understanding of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) footprint in Washington State. DoD’s ... More
  • Smith Statement on Passing of Senator Inouye
    Dec 17, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Senator Daniel Inouye. "Senator Inouye was a true American hero and dedicated his life to public service. He ... More
  • Smith Statement on Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
    Dec 14, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the shooting in Newtown, CT: "I am stunned and saddened by this horrific shooting. As a father of young children, my heart goes out to the families and friends of all the victims of the attack in Newtown, Connecticut. We must stand together ... More
  • 2013 9th District Day Announced
    Dec 13, 2012 - My annual “Ninth District Day” conference in Washington, D.C. will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2012. Ninth District Day is a forum that brings together Washington state constituents, as well as policy, media, and other leaders in Washington D.C. Location of the event is to be determined. In recent y... More
  • Smith Statement on South King County School Districts Winning $40 Million Grant from Department of Education
    Dec 12, 2012 - On Tuesday, Seven South King County school districts collectively won a $40 million Race to the Top grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This tremendous achievement is the result of a coordinated effort between Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Seattle, and Tukwila school district... More
  • Crenshaw, Smith: Global Partnerships Act of 2012 Offers Important Reforms for Progress in Effective Delivery of Foreign Assistance
    Dec 12, 2012 - United States Representatives Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance, today (12/12) applauded the introduction of the Global Partnerships Act of 2012, H.R. 6644 as an important step in moving the debate forward on how to ... More
  • Congressman Smith Recognizes World AIDS Day
    Dec 1, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: “On World AIDS Day, we stand with the millions of people living with HIV and AIDS across the globe, reflect on the progress we have made, and continue to advance the fi... More
  • Congressmen Smith, Reichert Introduce Bill to Improve Information Sharing in Law Enforcement
    Nov 29, 2012 - Three years ago today, Washington state faced a tragedy when four police officers were shot and killed as they prepared for the day ahead. Investigation later revealed that the individual who murdered the officers was a convicted felon on parole and that relevant information was not effectively tran... More
  • Smith Statement on Conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Nov 24, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): "I condemn the ongoing violence in Eastern Congo and the March 23 Movement (M23) takeover of Goma.&nbsp M23 rebels are responsible f... More
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    December 20, 2012
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