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  • Smith Statement on Veterans Day
    Nov 10, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: "In observance of Veterans Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice so many brave men and women have made to protect our country and ensure our freedom. "As Ranki... More
  • Congressman Adam Smith Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
    Nov 9, 2012 - Every year, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) nominates individuals from Washington’s 9th Congressional District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Congressman Smith announced that he ... More
  • Smith Statement on the Anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal
    Sep 20, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy: “One year ago, President Obama officially repealed the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing lesbian, g... More
  • Smith Recognizes African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month
    Sep 18, 2012 - WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants who have served in our Armed Forces: “I am proud that Govern... More
  • 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 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
  • Video: Newsmakers with Rep. Adam Smith
    Jul 19, 2012 - Congressman Smith discusses sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues on CSPAN's Newsmakers program. More
  • Op-Ed: The Romney-Cheney Doctrine
    Jul 12, 2012 - A large majority of Americans agree that President Barack Obama has a strong record protecting our nation's security and that he has the right vision for American leadership in the world. Governor Mitt Romney's proposals, in contrast, promise to return us to the discredited doctrines and reckless po... More
  • Video: Fighting for Benefits
    Jul 3, 2012 - KOMO 4 reports on the Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2012, a bill designed to ensure equality for military and veteran benefits for all military spouses. More
  • ACLU: New Legislation Addresses Need for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses
    Jul 2, 2012 - The following article about Rep. Smith's Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act was published by the ACLU's Washinton Legislative Office on July 3, 2012. See the original post here. Just in time for Independence Day, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the senior Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee,... More
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