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  • Smith Statement on Bhutto Assassination
    Dec 27, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the suicide bombing that killed Benazir Bhutto and dozens of others at a rally in Pakistan. Smith chairs the terrorism subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee and is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Commit... More
  • Smith Resolution Calls for Increased Afghanistan Commitment, Iraq Redeployment
    Dec 19, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced H. Res. 911 in the House of Representatives calling for an increased commitment in Afghanistan to stem rising violence and confront resurgent Taliban and al-Qaida terrorists. The bill – cosponsored by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton... More
  • Smith Votes Against Funds for President’s War Policies
    Dec 19, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after voting against legislation to provide $70 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan with no constraints on the President’s policies. Smith voted earlier this week for legislation to provide $31 billion for Afghan... More
  • Smith: Omnibus Funds National Priorities, South Sound Projects
    Dec 19, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the fiscal year 2008 omnibus appropriations measure: “This legislation is far from perfect, but it reflects our best efforts to fund the priorities of the American people. I am encouraged that Congress was able to reverse some o... More
  • Honoring Local and State First Responders, and the Citizens of the Pacific Northwest in Facing the Severe Winter Storms of December 2007
    Dec 17, 2007 - Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, on December 2 and 3, a severe winter storm swept across Oregon and Washington State. Countless first responders came to the aid of those in need and worked tirelessly to restore order in the aftermath of the storm. I strongly support H. Res. 851 in recognition of the de... More
  • Smith: Defense Bill Supports Military Families, Readiness
    Dec 12, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today voted to support our troops in harm’s way and their families at home by supporting H.R. 1585, the fiscal year 2008 Defense Authorization Conference Report. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 370 to 49. “Our troops and their families continu... More
  • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
    Dec 12, 2007 - Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by echoing the comments of my colleague from Texas (Mr. Thornberry) and also thanking him for his outstanding leadership on our subcommittee. It's been great to work in a bipartisan fashion with Mr. Thornberry; with Mr. Saxton, the former chairman; and the other members ... More
  • Smith: Iraq Focus Leads to Neglect of Afghanistan Efforts
    Dec 11, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after a House Armed Services Committee hearing on security and stability in Afghanistan. The hearing included as witnesses Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “It is clea... More
  • Smith Votes to Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Make U.S. More Secure
    Dec 6, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today voted for forward-thinking energy legislation that would change the direction of American energy policy and protect the environment. The bill changes federal incentives from reliance on fossil fuels to greater use of renewable energy sources. Smith supported the ... More
  • Smith: Defense Department Bonus Pay Policy Must Change
    Nov 28, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the Defense Department’s (DoD) misguided bonus pay policy. DoD rules preclude the payment of scheduled bonuses to troops who do not finish their tours of duty due to combat-related injury. Smith cosponsored H.R. 3793, the Vetera... More
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