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November 2006 Smith: Human Rights Must Come Before Profits in Vietnam November 13, 2006 Smith: Federal Funds for Cord Blood Banking, Stem Cell Research Will Save Lives Contracts authorized in Smith’s stem cell bill awarded November 3, 2006 October 2006 Smith: Ethiopian Regime’s Silence on Report Speaks Volumes October 20, 2006 Rep. Smith Presses for Peace in Northern Uganda and an End to the Use of Child Soldiers October 10, 2006 Rep. Smith Leads Effort to Urge Arab League Pressure on Sudan to Allow UN Peacekeepers October 10, 2006 Congressman's Corner: “Modernizing the GI Bill” October 3, 2006 Rep. Smith's Statement on the Mark Foley Investigation October 3, 2006 September 2006 Smith: Remove the Barriers That Impede the Work of Faith-Based Organizations in Africa September 29, 2006 Rep. Smith’s Opening Statement From Helsinki Commission Hearing on Child Trafficking September 27, 2006 Rep. Smith Joins With Grammy Winner, Administration Officials to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking September 26, 2006 Smith Back From Iraq; Presses Reconciliation Commission and Monitors Anti-Trafficking efforts September 25, 2006 Recording Artist and Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Martin to Participant in U.S. House International Relations Committee Hearing on Human Trafficking September 22, 2006 Chairman Smith, Oscar-Winner Sorvino Call for UN Peacekeepers in Darfur Without Further Delay September 20, 2006 Op-Ed: World Leaders Must Join to End Darfur Atrocities September 20, 2006 Smith Applauds Sudan Special Envoy Appointment September 19, 2006 Rep. Smith Fights for Maximum Funding for Brain Injury Care for Servicemembers September 15, 2006 Rep. Smith Votes for Immediate Border Security September 14, 2006 Local Officials Reiterate Need to Attend Rubber Pollution Sessions September 12, 2006 Rep. Smith Invites Constituents to Free Glaucoma Screenings in Whiting Next Week September 8, 2006 Rep. Smith Encourages Hamilton Residents to Attend Public Hearings on Former Mercer Rubber Factory Health Study September 8, 2006 Rep. Smith Secures Agreement to Enhance Mercer Rubber Factory Health Study September 7, 2006 Rep. Smith Calls UN Human Rights Council Broken; Calls on U.S. to Take Lead Role in Influencing Change September 6, 2006 Rep. Smith Calls for Full and Proper Notification of Public Briefings on the Mercer Rubber Factory Health Study September 1, 2006 August 2006 Excerpts from U.S. Representative Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) Address to the 2006 American Legion National Convention August 29, 2006 Rep. Smith Highlights Veterans Issues, Human Rights in Vietnam in Address to the American Legion National Convention August 29, 2006 Smith: Release of Pham Hong Son Must Be The Beginning of Reforms in Vietnam August 28, 2006 Rep. Smith: FDA’s Morning-After Pill Decision Dangerous Medicine for Women and Girls August 24, 2006 Smith Praises Benefits of Manasquan Inlet; Congressman joins in re-enactment of the Inlet reopening to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that historic event August 22, 2006 Leading Human Rights Advocates in Congress Call for Special Envoy for Sudan  August 1, 2006 July 2006 Smith Honored for Work to Increase Autism Research July 28, 2006 Smith Bill Aims to End Slavery in Sudan July 28, 2006 Smith: Microfinance Has the Power to Change Lives for the Better  July 27, 2006 Smith Calls for Special Envoy for Sudan  July 26, 2006 Smith-Payne Bill Eliminates Evacuation Fees for Americans Fleeing Crisis Abroad  July 25, 2006 Smith Disappointed in USTR Rejection of China Labor Petition  July 21, 2006 Floor Statement by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) Condemning the Recent Attacks Against the State of Israel and Supporting H. RES. 921  July 19, 2006 Smith Floor Statement on Presidential Veto of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Legislation (HR 810) July 19, 2006 Smith Pushes Comprehensive Lyme Disease Legislation as Cases Increase in New Jersey; Calls for action on HR 3427 July 13, 2006 New Jersey Receives Critical Disaster Aid Declaration from President Bush July 7, 2006 Smith, FEMA Boss, Tour Flood Damage July 1, 2006 June 2006 Smith: Safe Blood Key to Healthier Africa June 29, 2006 House Committee Approves Legislation Urging German Gov’t to Combat Trafficking of Women at World Cup June 27, 2006 Ethiopia Human Rights Bill Advances June 27, 2006 The Global Online Freedom Act Advances June 23, 2006 Smith Relentless in Fight Against Trafficking June 21, 2006 GAO Says Hamilton Site Among the Top Ten Largest Depositories of W.R. Grace/Libby Materials June 21, 2006 DoD Bill Creates New Autism Research Program June 20, 2006 Smith Statement on the Iraq War Debate June 16, 2006 Hollywood Actress, Bush Administration, Lawmakers, Victims, Join Forces to Eradicate Human Trafficking June 14, 2006 Smith to Hold Public Meeting to Review 2006 TIP Report; Investigate World Cup Trafficking on June 14 June 12, 2006 House Approves Three Bills in One Day Condemning China’s Human Rights Abuses June 12, 2006 Smith Introduces Resolution Calling on German Gov't, Athletes and Soccer Fans to Combat Trafficking of Women at World Cup; hearing set for June 14 June 10, 2006 Smith Defends U.S. Contributions to International Fund for Ireland on House Floor June 9, 2006 Smith, AFL-CIO, Petition USTR on Behalf of Workers Rights in China June 8, 2006 2006 Trafficking Report Shows Countries Responding with New Laws. Convictions Up. Smith Schedules Hearing for June 14th  June 5, 2006 May 2006 New Legislation to Help Veterans in Wake of Identity Theft  May 25, 2006 Finucane Family Wins as US House Votes in Support of a Real Independent Investigation May 18, 2006 Smith Statement on Retirement of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick May 16, 2006 Smith Calls on Ethiopian Government End Political Crisis, Respect Human Rights May 15, 2006 Smith Introduces New Bill on Human Rights in Central Asia May 12, 2006 Smith Blasts UN General Assembly After Elections to Human Rights Council May 9, 2006 Speech by Rep. Smith at Carnegie Conference on Uzbekistan May 9, 2006 Smith Praises President Bush’s Actions on Darfur May 8, 2006 Smith Pushes Bill to Fight Lyme Disease as Number of Victims Increase May 8, 2006 Smith to be Honored at Battle of the Bulge Monument Dedication at Arlington National Cemetery May 7, 2006 Smith ‘Hopeful’ on Darfur Peace Deal May 5, 2006 Smith Lauds House Passage of SAFE Bill to Strengthen US Port Security May 4, 2006 Smith Hearing to Investigate Sex Trade, Trafficking, Exploitation of Women and Children at German World Cup May 3, 2006 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition Winners to Be Announced at Georgian Court University May 3, 2006 Smith Statement on USCIRF’s Annual Recommendations to Secretary Rice May 3, 2006 April 2006 Rep. Smith: German World Cup Scores for Pimps and Johns; Thousands Trafficked for Prostitution During Soccer Games April 28, 2006 Smith Commends President Bush on Darfur Sanctions April 27, 2006 Smith Hearing Commemorates Chornobyl on 20th Anniversary of Disaster, Examines New Methods of Coping with Disaster April 25, 2006 Caught in the Crossfire: The Endangered Children of Northern Uganda April 21, 2006 SMITH OP-ED: Google...China...and Us -- The Moral Challenges We Face April 20, 2006 Smith Hearing Examines Human Rights in China on Eve of President Hu’s Arrival in Washington April 19, 2006 Rep. Smith's Opening Statement at Hearing on Human Rights in China April 19, 2006 Seniors taking advantage of Medicare drug choices April 11, 2006 Congressman Chris Smith to Welcome Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt and host Medicare Workshop Session for NJ Senior Citizens  April 10, 2006 Smith Resolution Calls for Release of Political Prisoners in Vietnam; Call to Pass the Global Online Freedom Act Renewed April 6, 2006 House Passes Smith Resolution Supporting Inter-Country Adoption in Romania April 6, 2006 Smith Receives Multiple Awards, Continues Rapid Legislative Pace April 6, 2006 Smith Commends House Action on Darfur April 5, 2006 Smith Responds to Introduction of Senate Resolution Opposing US Participation in UN Human Rights Council April 4, 2006 Smith Defends President Bush's AIDS Prevention Program April 4, 2006 March 2006 Smith: Religious Freedom is Essential for the future of Afghanistan March 29, 2006 Smith Praises Opening Kidsbridge Cultural Center at The College of New Jersey March 29, 2006 Smith Statement on Retirement of Congressman Lane Evans March 28, 2006 Smith Urges Action After Charles Taylor’s Escape March 28, 2006 Smith Urges Passage of Holly’s Law After RU-486 is Linked to Additional Deaths of Women March 17, 2006 Smith Resolution Calls on UK to Properly Investigate Murder of Northern Ireland Attorney Pat Finucane March 16, 2006 Smith: Victims of Human Rights Abuse Deserve Better Than New UN “Council” March 16, 2006 Smith Blasts UN General Assembly on Human Rights Council Resolution March 15, 2006 Congressman Chris Smith to Present Federal Check for Manchester Township’s Emergency Radio System March 9, 2006 Smith Statement on Reports of Dubai Ports World Announcement to Sell US Holdings March 9, 2006 Smith Reacts to Human Rights Practices Reports March 8, 2006 Smith Says Bill Will Help Protect Children fromSexual Predators March 8, 2006 Smith Co-Sponsors Legislation to Block Dubai Ports World’s Purchase of US Ports March 7, 2006 Smith Urges State Department to Reconsider Sudan Human Trafficking Policy March 2, 2006 Smith’s Bill to Promote Human Rights in Central Asia One Step Closer to Passage March 2, 2006 Smith Op-Ed: "Do No Online Evil" March 2, 2006 Smith Co-Sponsors Legislation to Authorize Congressional Investigation and Review of Ports Purchase March 1, 2006 February 2006 Op-Ed: Take Down the Internet's New Great Wall February 22, 2006 Smith Lauds Supreme Court Decision to Hear Case on Partial Birth Abortion Ban February 21, 2006 Smith Supports Emergency Legislation to Freeze Sale of American Ports to Dubai Ports World February 21, 2006 Chicago Tribune's Clarence Page: Tear down China's `Great Firewall' February 19, 2006 Congressman Christopher Smith Opening Statement “The Internet in China: A Tool for Freedom or Suppression?” February 15, 2006 Smith Expresses Strong Support for Withholding Aid from Hamas-Controlled Palestinian Authority February 15, 2006 Smith to Chair 1st Ever Official 'Live Blogged' Hearing on US Internet Companies and China February 13, 2006 Smith Federal Earmark Going to Washington Township Senior Center February 10, 2006 Smith Statement in Congressional Record: Planned Parenthood: Time to take a 2nd Look at Child Abuse Inc. February 8, 2006 Smith to Investigate Operating Procedures of US Internet Companies in China February 8, 2006 Smith to Examine Effects of Liberia’s Election on West Africa February 7, 2006 Smith to Examine Human Rights in Burma February 6, 2006 Smith Joins Colleagues in Urging Passage of Holly’s Law February 1, 2006 January 2006 Rep. Chris Smith Responds to President Bush's State of the Union Address January 31, 2006 Smith Applauds Senate Confirmation of Judge Alito January 31, 2006 Asbury Park Press: Smith eyes seat atop diplomatic committee January 28, 2006 Smith Criticizes Google for Caving to China’s Demand for Internet Censorship January 25, 2006 Smith’s Trafficking Victims Protection Act Becomes Law January 10, 2006 Smith’s Trafficking Victims Protection Act to Be Signed by President Bush January 9, 2006 Smith Hails Signing of Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization January 5, 2006 Smith Lauds Risk Based Formula for Homeland Security Grants, says Change will Benefit New Jersey January 3, 2006 December 2005 Smith's Trafficking Victims Protection Act to Become Law December 23, 2005 Smith’s Life Saving Stem Cell Bill Becomes Law December 20, 2005 Associated Press: Two bills written by Rep. Chris Smith set to become law December 19, 2005 Congressman Chris Smith's Speech on the House Floor on Cord Blood Bill December 18, 2005 Congress Passes Smith’s Life Saving Cord Blood Bill December 17, 2005 Smith’s Department of State Bill to Become Law December 16, 2005 Reps. Chris Smith, Artur Davis Statement on Senate Passage of Life Saving Cord Blood Bill December 16, 2005 Smith's Trafficking Bill Passes House, Waits for Senate Action December 14, 2005 Smith Statement on Iraqi Parliamentary Elections December 14, 2005 Smith Leads Floor Debate on Six International Relations December 14, 2005 Smith’s Trafficking Bill Passes Committee, Ready for Final Passage December 8, 2005 House Passes Smith’s Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act December 6, 2005 Smith: Vietnam Must Improve Human Rights Record for Accession to WTO December 5, 2005 AFP: US lawmaker wants Vietnam's WTO bid linked to rights progress December 5, 2005 Associated Press: Rep. Smith in Vietnam on human rights, POW-MIA mission December 2, 2005 AFP: US keeping tabs on Vietnam on religious freedom December 2, 2005 Smith to Focus on Human Rights, Trafficking, MIAs During Visit to Vietnam December 1, 2005 November 2005 Congressman Chris Smith to Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Georgian Court University November 18, 2005 Smith Legislation Urges Romania to Immediately Reform Harmful Adoption Policies November 18, 2005 The Hill: Rep. Smith Jumps into Race for IR November 17, 2005 Smith’s Victims of Trafficking Victims Protection Act leads to Guilty Plea in Hudson County Slave Labor November 16, 2005 Smith’s Human Rights Subcommittee Urges Russia to Protect Religious Freedom November 15, 2005 Statement by Rep. Chris Smith on Religious Freedom Report on North Korea November 15, 2005 House Bill Provides Crucial Funding for Jersey Shore November 9, 2005 Congressman Smith Urges Inclusion of McCain Amendment in Defense Appropriations Bill November 8, 2005 Smith Welcomes Release of 2005 International Religious Freedom Report November 8, 2005 Smith Votes for Individual Freedom, House Passes Private Property Rights Protection Act November 3, 2005 Smith Criticizes Ethiopian Government's Violent Response to Protesters November 3, 2005 Smith Helps to Secure Grant for Rehabilitation of Manasquan Coast Guard Station November 2, 2005 *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Smith Joins Other House Republicans to Defend Personal Property Rights November 2, 2005 Smith Hearing Focuses on Crisis in Sudan as First Vice-President Visits United States November 1, 2005 October 2005 Smith Votes to Block BRAC Plan to Close Fort Monmouth  (October 27, 2005) Congressman Chris Smith and the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation Announce 2005 Federal Funding for Background Check Initiative October 25, 2005 Congressman Christopher Smith Calls U.N. Report Implicating Syria in Assassination “extremely troubling” October 22, 2005 Congressman Christopher Smith to Meet with Ambassador John Bolton, Secretary General Kofi Annan during U.N. Visit October 21, 2005 Congressman Chris Smith and the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation Announce 2005 Federal Funding for Background Check Initiative October 21, 2005 Smith Urges White House for Federal Disaster Area Declaration after Rains, Flooding October 21, 2005 Smith Secures Million Dollar American History Grant for Lakewood Teachers and Students October 21, 2005 Smith Joins Academy Award Winning Actress Mira Sorvino at Lifetime Television’s “Human Trafficking” Miniseries October 19, 2005 Smith Assesses Ocean & Monmouth County Flood Areas, Calls for Major Disaster Area October 17, 2005 Smith’s Trafficking Bill Passes Committee, Full House Vote to Follow October 7, 2005 Smith Optimistic that Risk Based FY06 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill will Benefit New Jersey October 6, 2005 Smith teams with Dr. J to lead a group of Medical Experts and Patients to Urge Senate Passage of Cord Blood October 6, 2005 Chairman Smith Hearing Focuses on Equality and Justice for Victims of India’s Caste System October 6, 2005 Smith teams with Dr. J, Medical Experts and Patients to Urge Senate Passage of Cord Blood Bill October 5, 2005 Smith Continues to Fight for Environment, Endangered Species October 5, 2005 September 2005 House Human Rights Chairman Smith: “Amb. Bolton Right Man, Right Place, Right Time" September 28, 2005 Rep. Chris Smith’s Statement on IRA Disarmament September 26, 2005 Rep. Chris Smith Hosts President Lech Walesa from Poland, Mercer County Delegation in Attendance September 26, 2005 Rep. Chris Smith and Mercer County Delegation to Welcome President Lech Walesa from Poland September 23, 2005 Smith Disappointed with White House Failure to Sanction Allies for Trafficking Violations September 22, 2005 Smith Commends Decision to Redirect United Nations Population Fund Dollars September 19, 2005 MEDIA ADVISORY: Smith Examines U.S. Microenterprise Policies and Results September 19, 2005 Smith Statement on Presidential Endorsement of BRAC Recommendations September 15, 2005 Smith Condemns Court Decision on Pledge of Allegiance September 14, 2005 Smith Lauds Passage of Children’s Safety Act of 2005 September 14, 2005 Smith Op-ed: Stem Cells of Hope, Not Hype, Are Curing People September 14, 2005 Smith to Join House Colleagues to Support Confirmation of Judge John Roberts  September 13, 2005 Smith Hearing Aims to Protect Street Children September 13, 2005 Smith to Hold Human Rights Hearing on Tuesday Protecting Street Children: Vigilantes or Rule of Law? September 12, 2005 Lakehurst Receives Quarter of a Million Dollar Federal Fire Fighting Grant September 8, 2005 Smith Leads House in Commemorating 30th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act September 6, 2005 Smith Promises Federal Help to Katrina Victims September 2, 2005 August 2005 Smith Offers Condolences to Hurricane Katrina Victims, Welcomes Opening of Strategic Petroleum Reserve  August 31, 2005 Smith Urges Strengthening of Human Trafficking Laws  August 30, 2005 Smith Reacts to FDA Decision on Morning-After Pill  August 26, 2005 Associated Press: Smith asks for independent body to oversee Pentagon on Fort Monmouth  August 25, 2005 Fort Monmouth Decision “Profoundly Disappointing” but “Leaves a Sliver of Hope”  August 24, 2005 Star Ledger: Lawmaker says he will push for Darfur aid August 24, 2005 Trenton Times: Smith urges more U.S. aid for Sudanese  August 23, 2005 Associated Press: Rep. Chris Smith presses Sudanese leaders on human rights record  August 20, 2005 Associated Press: NJ congressman criticizes delays in probing Ethiopia's violence  August 17, 2005 Smith Concludes Successful Trip to Ethiopia, Heads to Sudan  August 17, 2005 CDC Investigation a Sad Reminder that RU-486 Continues to Endanger Women  (August 16, 2005) American Human Rights Activist To Visit Ethiopia, Sudan  August 13, 2005 Smith Welcomes FDA's Strengthened Guidelines for Accutane Use  August 12, 2005 Smith To Focus On Human Rights On Visit To Sudan And Ethiopia  August 11, 2005 Job Growth Strong: Smith Hails July Jobs Report August 5, 2005 Smith Highlights Rapid Advances in Adult Stem Cell Research  (August 4, 2005) Smith Urges Calm in Sudan Following Garang Tragedy  (August 2, 2005) July 2005 Smith Hopeful following Irish Republican Army Policy Statement  (July 28, 2005) Smith Schedules Thursday Hearing China’s Influence in Africa  (July 27, 2005) Smith: Association Health Plan Legislation Helps Uninsured Families Gain Access to Healthcare July 26, 2005 Smith Hails Drop in Jobless Claims July 22, 2005 RU-486 Kills Women Hon. Christopher H. Smith of New Jersey  (July 21, 2005) Smith's Victims of Trafficking Victims Protection Act Used to Indict 10 in International Human Smuggling  (July 21, 2005) Smith’s Foreign Relations Act Overwhelmingly Passed by HouseBi-Partisan Bill Strengthens American Security and Promotes Global Human Rights  (July 20, 2005) Smith Honors Hamilton Hospital, Recipient Of Prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awardrobert Wood Johnson University Hospital Awarded For Excellence  (July 20, 2005) Smith’s Fistula Provisions Aid Poor Women Abroad Provides $12.5 million for life-saving surgery  (July 20, 2005) Smith Brings Foreign Relations Authorization Act to House Floor “Promoting Human Rights and Strengthening America at Home and Abroad”  (July 19, 2005) Smith BRAC Presentation Summary  (July 8, 2005) HELSINKI COMMISSIONERS PRAISE OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY’S RESOLUTION ON ELECTION MONITORING  (July 5, 2005) HELSINKI COMMISSION CO-CHAIRMAN’S RESOLUTION ON COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS BY PEACEKEEPING FORCES ADOPTED BY OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY  (July 4, 2005) June 2005 Lawmakers Call on Vietnam to Release Political Prisoners Letter from Congress Follows Vietnamese Prime Minister’s Visit  (June 24, 2005) CHRIS SMITH LAUDS TORTURE RELIEF ACT, CALLS FOR REAUTHORIZATION, STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION  (June 23, 2005) Human Rights in Vietnam Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations Subcommittee Hearing  (June 20, 2005) UNFPA Rebuked for Complicity in China's Forced Abortion Program  (June 16, 2005) Chairman Smith Calls on Ethiopian Government To Cease and Desist Violent Response to Protests  (June 9, 2005) Smith’s State Department Bill Approved by Full Committee  (June 9, 2005) Committee Moves on Chris Smith's Comprehensive State Department Bill  (June 8, 2005) State Department Releases 2005 Trafficking Report  (June 3, 2005) May 2005 Creates New Federal Cord Blood Stem Cell System and Reauthorizes Bone Marrow House Passes Smith Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act  (May 24, 2005) Remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) in Favor of Smith Stem Cell Therapeutic Research Act of 2005  (May 24, 2005) Remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) against Castle Bill  (May 24, 2005) MEDIA ADVISORY First Time Federal Funding for Breakthrough Treatment Smith Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act  (May 20, 2005) MEDIA ADVISORY First Time Federal Funding for Breakthrough Treatment Smith Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act  (May 20, 2005) Smith: Lakehurst Wins Again. Smith Vows to Fight to Save Ft. Monmouth Jobs. Talks to BRAC Chair Principi and Urges Visit to Ft. Monmouth and Lakehurst  (May 13, 2005) Opening Statement By Chairman Chris Smith House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations “Ethiopia and Eritrea: Promoting Stability, Democracy and Human Rights”  (May 5, 2005) Feds to Spend $750,000 to Repair Storm Damaged Bulkheads  (May 5, 2005) April 2005 Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights, and International Operations Hearing on “The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004: Issues and Implementation”  (April 28, 2005) Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Prepared Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman Malaria and TB: Implementing Proven Treatment and Eradication Methods  (April 26, 2005) US Government Accountability Office Agrees to Investigate EPA Actions at Hamilton WR Grace/Zonolite Plant  (April 25, 2005) Hearing on Combating Malaria and Tuberculosis Worldwide  (April 25, 2005) Academy Night for Students Interested in Attending the U.S. Service Academies to be Hosted by Rep. Chris Smith’s Office  (April 22, 2005) Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations Subcommittee Zimbabwe: Prospects for Democracy After The March 2005 Elections Excerpts of Remarks of Rep. Chris Smith  (April 21, 2005) Hearing on Human Rights in Zimbabwe; Issues covered to include rigged elections, mass forced starvation, economic collapse, and ‘the outpost of tyranny’  (April 20, 2005) Federal EPA Officials Find No Added Air Quality Threat in Hamilton Following the Former W.R. Grace Company Fire  (April 20, 2005) Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Prepared Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman The UN Commission on Human Rights: Protector or Accomplice?  (April 19, 2005) Congressman Smith Praises the Selection of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI  (April 19, 2005) Hearing on UN Features Bob Fu, Chinese Activist Booted from UN Human Rights Convention for Exposing Chinese Torture Methods  (April 18, 2005) Government Reform Committee Chair Joins Smith in Request for GAO Investigation into EPA Actions at W.R. Grace  (April 15, 2005) Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Prepared Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman Foreign Relations Authorization for FY 2005-2006: Department of State Management Initiatives  (April 14, 2005) Let’s Turn Medical Waste into Medical Miracles Congressman Smith Applauds IOM Study on Cord Blood Stem Cells  (April 14, 2005) Smith Receives Leadership Award from Alzheimer's Foundation of America  (April 11, 2005) Smith Announces $1.95 million, 3-year federal grant for Ocean Health Initiatives Community Health Center  (April 11, 2005) Smith Attending Pope John Paul II's Funeral In Rome  (April 6, 2005) Pope John Paul II: Shepherd to the World  April 2, 2005 March 2005 Just and Civil Society Should NOT Use Water as a Weapon. Disabled Woman Deserved Protection  (March 31, 2005) Disabled woman doesn't deserve death  (March 24, 2005) S. 686 - FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PARENTS OF THERESA MARIE SCHIAVO HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2005  (March 20, 2005) Judge Cory to US Congress: British Inquiries Bill is “Alice in Wonderland”  (March 17, 2005) Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations Subcommittee Northern Ireland Human Rights: Update on the Cory Collusion Inquiry Reports Excerpts of Remarks: Rep. Chris Smith Time for Finucane Public Inquiry. No More Delays. No More Excuses.  (March 16, 2005) Smith Receives Comprehensive Asbestos Briefing on former Zonolite Site in Hamilton  (March 14, 2005) New Comprehensive Legislation to Help Alzheimer’s Patients Introduced In Congress  (March 10, 2005) Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Prepared Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman Combating Human Trafficking: Achieving Zero Tolerance  (March 9, 2005) Smith: NJ Hospital Victory Sustained in Court. New York legal attempt to block wage index reform fails  (March 4, 2005) Year Two of Castro’s Brutal Crackdown in Cuba Remarks by Rep. Chris Smith March 3, 2005  (March 3, 2005) Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Statement of Representative Chris Smith United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Case for Peacekeeping Reform March 1, 2005  (March 1, 2005) February 2005 MEDIA ADVISORY: First Hearing Investigates UN Peacekeepers' Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Scandal in Congo  (February 24, 2005) Crucial Funding will Benefit Restoration Efforts at Manasquan’s Historic Coast Guard Station February 14, 2005 Let’s Turn Medical Waste into Medical Miracles  (February 8, 2005) 5+ Year Lobby Effort Pays Off for Lakehurst; Smith Says Added Missions Deepen Military Value Before BRAC  (February 8, 2005) January 2005 Smith Hails Decision to Release Political Prisoners in Vietnam  (January 31, 2005) Abortion Clinics: Not Only Killing Centers but Torture Centers as Well  (January 24, 2005) Smith Visits Tsunami Victim Relocation Center in Sri Lanka  (January 21, 2005) Smith visits Rebuilt, U.S. Funded School in Tsunami Region  (January 21, 2005) Monmouth County Marine operates life-saving water purification system in Sri Lanka.  (January 21, 2005) Vets fight to save Rep. Chris Smith  (January 5, 2005) Delegation Meeting with Homeland Security Office Set Classified Briefing will Discuss New Jersey’s FY 2005 UASI Funding Situation  (January 3, 2005) December 2004 Department of Justice to Build $6.8 M Hangar at Navy Lakehurst Smith Led Drive to Secure DoJ Homeland Security Funding  (December 20, 2004) Navy Lakehurst Breaks Ground on New Army Recruiting Headquarters Smith Hails $2.25 M Project as Major Advance for Joint Basing Concept  (December 15, 2004) Committee on International Relations Statement of Representative Chris Smith China: Human Rights Violations and Coercion in One Child Policy Enforcement  (December 14, 2004) Smith Shines Human Rights Spotlight on Coercion in China’s One-Child Policy Mao Hengfeng, Others, Tortured for Resisting Forced Abortions  (December 14, 2004) Smith Bill to Reform Micro Credit Clears Congress, Sent to the President  (December 9, 2004) Smith Praises Final Passage of 9/11 Intelligence Reform Act  (December 7, 2004) Smith Praised for Leadership in Humanitarian Causes  (December 2, 2004) November 2004 St. Francis Medical Center Wins New Federal Funding for Cardiac Catheterization Lab  (November 20, 2004) Smith Bill to Reform MicroCredit Passes House  (November 20, 2004) October 2004 Chairman Smith Hails President Bush’s Signing of the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act New Law Contains Key Smith Amendment to track anti-Semitic acts  (October 25, 2004) House Passes Two More Smith Bills to Protect Servicemembers Rights and Aid Homeless Vets  (October 7, 2004) New Jersey's First Responders Win Big in 9/11 Commission Reform Bill  (October 1, 2004) September 2004 Smith Calls for $125 Million Modernization of VA Medical Center for New Jersey Veterans Veterans  (September 30, 2004) Smith Amendment to Combat Anti-Semitism Approved  (September 29, 2004) Report Says Agencies Still Not Ready to Respond and Protect from Anthrax  (September 9, 2004) Remembering September 11  (September 9, 2004) Trafficking Chief Elevated to Ambassador  (September 7, 2004) Grant Will Help Fight Trafficking in NJ  (September 2, 2004) August 2004 9/11 Commission Chairs EndorseTwo Critical Smith Proposals  (August 24, 2004) Smith Chairs Hearing Examining Recommendations Made by 9/11 Commission  (August 19, 2004) Significant Victory for New Jersey Hospitals  (August 2, 2004) July 2004 Smith Welcomes Release of 9/11 Report  (July 22, 2004) House Passes Smith Vietnam Human Rights Act  (July 19, 2004) Helping Keep Our Children Safe  (July 19, 2004) Smith/Ros-Lehtinen Fistula Bill Aids Poor Women Abroad  (July 16, 2004) Increased Support for Alzheimer's, Autism, Spina Bifida Programs Included in Bill  (July 15, 2004) Smith Leads Effort to Secure Increased Medicare Dollars for NJ Hospitals  (July 13, 2004) June 2004 Smith Named ‘Congressional Champion’ by Spina Bifida Association of America  (June 21, 2004) State Department Continues to Make Progress with 2004 Trafficking Report  (June 14, 2004) Smith: ‘Let us Honor President Reagan with an Increased Commitment to Life-Affirming Research to Cure Alzheimer’s disease’  (June 9, 2004) Statement on the Passing of President Reagan  (June 5, 2004) Smith Joins Secretary Thompson to Unveil Medicare Homebound Demo Project  (June 3, 2004) Remembering Tiananmen Square  (June 3, 2004) May 2004 House Passes Smith Bill that will Improve Security at Military Bases  (May 20, 2004) Smith Meets with President Bush in Oval Office to Press Fight Against Anti-Semitism  (May 18, 2004) Smith Welcomes Governor's Commitment on Trenton Train Station Reconstruction  (May 11, 2004) Smith Champions Vietnam Human Rights Day  (May 11, 2004) Freehold Student Takes Top Honors in Annual Congressional Art Contest  (May 7, 2004) Judge Cory Details Evidence of Collusion in High Profile Murders  (May 5, 2004) April 2004 Judge Charged with Investigating Murders in Northern Ireland to Testify Before Smith Panel  (April 30, 2004) Statement of Rep. Christopher H. Smith Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights, and International Operations Hearing on “The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004: Issues and Implementation”  (April 28, 2004) Smith Helps Lead U.S. Delegation to Historic Summit on Anti-Semitism  (April 28, 2004) Smith Teams Up with Dan Marino to Score More Support for Autism Research  (April 21, 2004) Medicare Law Gives Boost to St. Francis  (April 21, 2004) Navy Lakehurst Breaks Ground on Landmark Catapult Project  (April 19, 2004) Smith Takes Human Rights Fight to U.N. Summit  (April 5, 2004) March 2004 More Federal Homeland Security Dollars Head to New Jersey  (March 31, 2004) Smith Appointed to U.S. Delegation to Anti-Semitism Conference  (March 22, 2004) U.S. to Seek Censure of China For Human Rights Abuses  (March 22, 2004) Examining Policing in Northern Ireland  (March 16, 2004) Howell Township Wins Federal COPS Grant  (March 11, 2004) American Legion HonorsSmith with Distinguished Public Service Award  (March 9, 2004) Hard Work Pays Off: DoD Announces it will place WMD Civil Support Team in New Jersey  (March 9, 2004) House Passes Smith Resolution Urging Censure of China for Human Rights Abuses  (March 3, 2004) February 2004 Protecting Unborn Children From Violence  (February 25, 2004) Smith Appointed to New International Trafficking Post  (February 20, 2004) Smith Statement on Cloning Case in South Korea  (February 12, 2004) Pentagon Implements Anti-Trafficking Initiatives  (February 4, 2004) January 2004 Silent No More  (January 22, 2004) Smith Helps Secure $2 Million for Housing Initiatives in Monmouth County  (January 21, 2004)

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