News List
  • President Obama Urges Congress to Help Homeowners
    Feb 8, 2012 - Recently, President Obama used his Weekly Address to urge Congress to support his plan to protect homeowners from defaulting on their mortgage. The President will soon send a plan to Congress that will give homeowners the ability to save up to $3,000 a year on their mortgage. Watch the full address ... More
  • Washington State Awarded $38.6 Million to Address Homelessness
    Dec 23, 2011 - The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it will award Washington State $38.6 million to support more than 200 projects that address homelessness. The grant is a part of $1.47 billion Continuum of Care awards that ensure more than 7,100 homeless programs around the country remai... More
  • Smith Statement on $335 Million Settlement with Countrywide Financial
    Dec 23, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced a $335 million settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation for discriminatory lending practices: “I'm pleased the Justice Department reached an agreement that will compensate thousands of ... More
  • Smith honors fallen law enforcement on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
    May 15, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day: “On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we take time to honor the sacrifice of law enforcement officers who gave their lives prote... More
  • Smith’s Statement on Interim Measures to Fix Howard Hanson Dam
    Jul 30, 2010 - “Today marks an important milestone in our efforts to protect the Green River Valley from flooding. This afternoon, the Army Corps of Engineers laid out the details for interim repairs that will strengthen the Howard Hanson Dam. Yesterday, the President signed into law the Fiscal Year 2010 Emergency... More
  • Smith Secures Funding for Local Transportation Projects
    Jul 24, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) secured funding for two local transportation projects that will make key investments in local infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion and modernize public transportation. “In order to sustain long term economic growth we must make wise investments in our national i... More
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