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Smith Praises Expansion of Sea-Tac Airport Services to Tokyo
Nov 16, 2012 -
Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced preliminary approval for Delta Airlines, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, to provide service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Tokyo’s downtown Haneda Airport. This new flight will greatly benefit Seattle and the Pacific ...
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Smith Statement on T-Mobile, MetroPCS Deal
Oct 4, 2012 -
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the proposed T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger: "The proposed merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS has the potential to improve competition in the wireless marketplace, secure many middle-class and high-tech...
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Smith Statement on President Obama’s Remarks on the Economy
Jun 14, 2012 -
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made this statement following President Obama’s remarks on the economy: “Recent discussions about the economy outlined today reflect sharp contrasts in visions for our economic future. “Republicans have historically favored a top-down, trickle-down approach to economic...
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Smith Statement on the Reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank
May 9, 2012 -
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: "I’m pleased my colleagues were able to reach an agreement to reauthorize and raise the lending limits for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im). Ex-Im provides critical financ...
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Rep. Smith Speaks on Defense and the National Budget at RAND Corporation
Mar 29, 2012 -
On March 29, 2012, Congressman Adam Smith made the following speech at RAND Corporation in Washington, D.C.: Thank you very much Mark, thank you RAND Corporation for hosting me. The necessity of defense spending efficiencies will become clear as I talk. The main point that I want to make, basically,...
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Smith Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
Jan 25, 2012 -
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union Address: “The most important issue facing our country is creating broad-based economic opportunity for every American. Returning our society to a place where every American has an equal chance to...
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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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