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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...
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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 ...
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Interview: Congressman Smith on the Ross and Burbank Show
Dec 20, 2011 -
Congressman Smith joined the Ross and Burbank show to discuss the House's decision not to vote on the Senate amendment to extend the payroll tax cut, sanctions against Iran and the indefinite detainee provision found within the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. More audio at MyNorthwest.co...
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Smith Statement on House Passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Dec 16, 2011 -
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement following House passage of the omnibus bill funding the federal government through FY 2012: “Congress should be able to move forward in deciding how our nation will fund its priorities on schedule, without waiting until the last minute and...
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Ranking Member Smith’s Statement on End of Iraq War
Dec 15, 2011 -
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the conclusion of the Iraq War: “I am pleased to see that President Obama has followed through on his pledge to responsibly redeploy United States combat forces from Iraq by the ...
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Congressman Smith Supports Effective Foreign Assistance Initiatives
Dec 15, 2011 -
As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance (CCEFA), Congressman Smith supports initiatives and advocates for legislation that improves the transparency and accountability of U.S. foreign assistance programs. On December 15, Rep. Smith helped announce the release of the ...
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