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Statement on Anniversary of Lakewood Police Officers Shooting
Nov 29, 2010
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in reflection of the shooting which killed four Lakewood Police Officers a year ago:
“One year ago today, four Lakewood Police Officers were the target of a heinous, senseless crime. As we reflect on this tragic day, let us ...
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Smith Statement on North Korea’s Artillery Attack Against South Korea
Nov 23, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, released the following statement in response North Korea’s artillery attack on South Korea’s Yeonpyeong Island:
“This reckless behavior displayed by North Korea is an unacceptable act of aggression...
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Smith Encourages Local Business to Participate in India Trade Mission
Nov 18, 2010
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that he will lead a high-tech trade mission to India early next year. The mission is designed to help U.S. companies enter the Indian market or build on existing operations. It will highlight export opportunities for a range of sectors including speciali...
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Smith’s Statement in Observance of Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:
“On Veterans Day, we remember those who put country above themselves. We remember the service of millions of Americans who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and our way of life. With...
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Smith Applauds Changes to Interstate Compact Rules
Oct 15, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who co-authored a pair of bills designed to address the deficiencies in the interstate compact system that governs the release and supervision of convicted felons across state lines, praised the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision for adopting changes...
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Smith Applauds Funding to Help Reduce Flooding in Pierce County
Oct 13, 2010
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recognized the importance of a more than $1 million Hazard Mitigation Grant received by Pierce County to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area.
“Our communities continue to face the possibility of flood...
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Smith’s Statement on General Jones’ Retirement
Oct 8, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, released the following statement on today’s announcement that General James L. Jones will be stepping down as National Security Advisor:
“As National Security Advisor, General Jim Jones h...
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Nearly $20 Million Announced for Small Business Lending in Washington State
Oct 8, 2010
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) announced that $19,722,515 is being allocated for lending to small businesses in Washington State, a key step of implementing the just-passed Small Business Jobs Act. States can now apply for their allocation. This effort will spread $15 billion in new small b...
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Smith Again Votes to Support Small Businesses
Oct 1, 2010
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With Congressman Adam Smith’s support, Congress passed and the President signed into law legislation that will bolster access to capital for small businesses. The legislation, H.R. 5297, The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, creates a $30 billion fund that local community banks can access spe...
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Smith Applauds Funding for Federal Way Police Department
Sep 29, 2010
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) praised today’s announcement that the Federal Way Police Department will receive $1,036,292 from the Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to preserve four law enforcement jobs.
“This funding is crucial to ensuring that Federal Way remains a safe place...
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