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  • Statement on Appointment of White House Cybersecurity Coordinator
    Dec 22, 2009 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in regard to the President’s appointment of Howard Schmidt as White House Cybersecurity Coordinator: “The President’s appointment of Howard Schmidt as Cybersecurity Coordinator is wise and much needed. Cybersecurity is a vitally impo... More
  • Statement on Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
    Dec 11, 2009 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to his vote in favor of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: “In order to protect hard working Americans and our overall economy, we must ensure that the financial firms that engaged in the risky and unsa... More
  • Smith’s Statement on President’s Speech on Afghanistan
    Dec 1, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, released the following statement in response to the President’s speech on Afghanistan: “It is clear that we face an enormous and difficult challenge in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ... More
  • Smith’s Statement on Shooting in Lakewood
    Nov 29, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the shooting that killed four police officers in Lakewood this morning: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the police officers killed this morning in Lakewood as well as all those who work at... More
  • Smith’s Statement on Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
    Nov 19, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding his vote against the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009: Our system of paying doctors who treat Medicare patients is deeply flawed and must be fixed. Any fix must meet two overarching criteria. First and foremost, it must be pa... More
  • Smith Introduces Legislation to Increase Job Opportunities for Veterans
    Nov 18, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced legislation to help ensure that veterans have quality, well-paying job opportunities. The bill, Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009, will expand job opportunities by creating a 5-year pilot program to enroll military veterans in apprenticeship program... More
  • Smith Votes to Support Local Fire Departments
    Nov 18, 2009 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. “At a time when many towns and cities in Washington state are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, this bill hel... More
  • Ft. Lewis Continues to Bear Brunt of Afghanistan Conflict
    Nov 10, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the memorial service at Fort Lewis today honoring seven local soldiers killed in combat on October 27, 2009. “Today, we honor the soldiers who died on October 27, 2009 and offer our condolences to their families and friends... More
  • Smith’s Statement in Observance of Veterans Day
    Nov 10, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: “In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month major hostilities of World War I ceased. As the impact of this conflict began to set in and the world took stock of the damages one thing was clea... More
  • Statement on Shooting at Fort Hood
    Nov 9, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the shooting at Fort Hood Thursday, November 5, 2009. A Memorial Ceremony to honor the victims of the shooting will be held tomorrow. “The recent shooting at Fort Hood is a grave tragedy. Our brave men and women selflessly put th... More
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