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  • Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith Hails Education Package
    Dec 13, 2001 - This week, Congress is poised to send President Bush a far-reaching education plan that would dramatically change how federal education dollars are spent. Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith, a longtime proponent of more flexibility for local schools and results-based accountability, hailed the pa... More
  • US House Passes Smith's Lakehaven Utility District Legislation
    Dec 5, 2001 - Congressman Adam Smith is pleased to announce that his bill, HR 2115 the Lakehaven Utility District Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse Project, passed the US House of Representatives by a unanimous voice vote today. “While I have been pushing this project for the past few years in Congress, I believe ... More
  • Washington State Transportation Projects to Recieve Federal Funding Boost
    Nov 30, 2001 - Congressman Adam Smith announced today several key transportation projects in Washington state will receive significant federal funding, allowing several small cities and counties to improve public transportation and alleviate trucker congestion within the 9th district. The funding comes as part of ... More
  • Smith Proposes Worker Relief, Investment Tax Cut Stimulus Package
    Nov 29, 2001 - Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith, joined by a group of House New Democrat colleagues, today announced his support for a "lean, targeted, fiscally responsible" stimulus package. The package includes meaningful relief for displaced workers and tax cuts designed to spur investment and stimulate th... More
  • dam Smith Statement On Airport Security Bill
    Nov 16, 2001 - The tragedies of September 11 made it abundantly clear that America needed a stronger airport security system. Congress took an enormous step forward today with the passage of airport security legislation. No longer will we have low-paid, poorly-trained employees screening passengers and baggage at ... More
  • Washington State Law Enforcement Services to Recieve Federal Funding Boost
    Nov 15, 2001 - Congressman Adam Smith announced today that several key law enforcement services in Washington state will receive additional federal funding which will allow the state to have the nation's first integrated statewide jail booking system and increase its efforts to fight the continued epidemic of meth... More
  • Smith Statement on Recent Microsoft Developments
    Nov 2, 2001 - I am pleased with recent developments related to the Microsoft case and am hopeful that a final settlement is soon reached between the Justice Department, Microsoft and the states. This proposal represents real progress, and I’m confident that it will afford predictability to the company to move for... More
  • Smith Says No "Fast Track" Until Worker Assistance and Economic Stimulus Packages are Complete
    Oct 25, 2001 - Today, Democratic Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9) announced that he plans to vote against the trade negotiating authority legislation sponsored by Ways & Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas (R-CA) unless Congress first passes reasonable worker assistance and economic stimulus packages. “Until the Pre... More
  • Lakehaven Utility District Gets the Subcommittee Nod
    Oct 2, 2001 - Congressman Adam Smith was pleased to see his bill, HR 2115 the Lakehaven Utility District Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse Project, pass the Power and Water Subcommittee of the Resources Committee by a unanimous vote today. “While I have been pushing this project for the past few years in Congress,... More
  • Smith Pleased New Overpass Opens at Port of Tacoma Road
    Aug 14, 2001 - Congressman Adam Smith is pleased to participate in the opening ceremonies of the new overpass over the Port of Tacoma Road in Tacoma, Washington. The overpass will officially open this Thursday, August 16, and is planned to ease the flow of road and rail traffic moving in and out of the Port of Tac... More
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