Adam With Close Up - Rep. Smith really enjoyed meeting with Washington state students in the Close Up program. Congressman Smith told the students what motivated him to be involved in public service and what they can do to advocate for issues they care about back home. U.S. Paralympians - Rep. Smith met with the Chief of U.S. Paralympics, Charlie Huebner and several of Team USA’s Paralympians, many of whom are active duty servicemembers or veterans. Adam with Paralympians - Rep. Smith met with the Chief of U.S. Paralympics, Charlie Huebner and several of Team USA’s Paralympians, many of whom are active duty servicemembers or veterans. Request Inauguration Tickets Here - There are a limited number of tickets available for the inauguration. We will do our best to satisfy all requests, but cannot guarantee tickets. http://adamsmith.house.gov/constituentservices/inauguration2013.htm Rep. Smith Visits J.M. Martinac - I got the chance to visit J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding in the Port of Tacoma yesterday. Joe Martinac and Jonathan Platt gave me a tour of the new fishing vessel currently being built, which will be the United States' largest of its type. They also provided their perspectives on challenges facing local businesses today. It was exciting to hear that their newest project draws 80% of its components from Washington State companies. Martinac (2) - J.M. Martinac (1) - Rep. Smith Welcomes Jason Puracal Home - Rep. Smith was thrilled to finally meet Jason Puracal and welcome him home. Puracal Lunch - Find My New District - This year, Washington State congressional districts were redrawn. Read answers to the most common questions about redistricting and use this interactive tool to find out if your district has changed. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=304736 District Map - Rep. Smith Receives AUSA Outstanding Legislator Award - Rep. Smith and Rep. Buck McKeon receive Outstanding Legislator Awards from the Association of the U.S. Army. http://adamsmith.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=304509 Rep. Smith Joins the Peshtaz Family's Naturalization Ceremony - Rep. Smith joined the Peshtaz family from Afghanistan as they become U.S. Citizens. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=304246 20120716 Ceremony 011 (3).jpg - 20120716 Ceremony 016 (2).jpg - 20120716 Ceremony 013 (3).jpg - IMG_0365.jpg - IMG_0363.jpg - IMG_0359.jpg - IMG_0355.jpg - IMG_0352.jpg - IMG_0348.jpg - IMG_0345.jpg - IMG_0343.jpg - IMG_0341.jpg - IMG_0340.jpg - IMG_0339.jpg - Rep. Smith on CSPAN's Newsmakers - Rep. Smith discusses sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues on CSPAN's Newsmakers program. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=304055 Rep. Smith meets with Planned Parenthood Leaders - Rep. Smith meets with Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, and members of her team. Apply for Internship with Rep. Smith - Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2012 interns. Click Interns & Students under the Quicklinks section to learn more. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Students/internships.htm Rep. Smith Honors Mr. Albert Allen of the Montford Point Marines - Congressman Smith shares his one minute speech honoring Mr. Albert Allen of Lakewood, who served with the Montford Point Marines. The Montford Point Marines were the first African-Americans to enter the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949 at Montford Point Camp, New River, NC. Rep. Smith Meets with Joanne Kane - Rep. Smith presents Joanne Kane from Federal Way with his one-minute speech congratulating her for being recognized as one of the 2012 United Health Foundation's Diverse Scholars Forum Participants, representing students from across the country committed to creating a more culturally relevant and effective healthcare system. JBLM Close-Up Students Visit DC - JBLM students from the Boys and Girls Club's Close-Up program visit Rep. Smith's office. Close-Up is a unique civic education partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs that serves deserving youth whose families sacrifice so much for our nation. Rep. Smith and Members of the Native American Women Warriors Association - Members of the Native American Women Warriors Association (NAWWA) meet with Rep. Smith to share their experience in the military. NAWWA is the first all Native Women Color Guard in the country founded to provide support to veteran and active duty native women throughout the country. Rep. Smith Meets with Kenny Richards - Kenny Richards, winner of the 2012 National Zak Hollis Award with the National Tourette Syndrome Association and Youth Ambassador for Washington State meets with Congressman Smith in Washington, DC. Congressional Delegation to Uganda - After speaking with President Museveni of Uganda on topics ranging from economic growth in Uganda and East Africa to security challenges in South Sudan, the Lord’s Resistance Army and the threat of al-Shabab in Somalia, the President, members of his cabinet and the Congressional Delegation pause for a group photo. Congressman Smith at Puget Sound Energy - Congressman Smith speaks with employees of Puget Sound Energy's Bellevue headquarters during a brown bag luncheon. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy. 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Congressman Smith on "The Impact" - Congressman Smith discusses national security, his efforts to eliminate indefinite detention in the U.S., criticisms of the fiscal year 2013 Congressional budget proposals and changes to the 9th district with Jessica Gao of "The Impact" on TVW. Watch the full interview. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=289739 Enter This Year's Congressional Art Contest - Congressman Smith is calling for submissions in this year's student art competition. Enter today for a chance to have your work displayed at the Capitol in Washington, DC. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=289636 Art Entry 4 - Congressional Art Entry 6 - Congressional Art Entry - Congressional arts entries 001.jpg - Art Competition10 - art winner - Service academy - Service Academy Night - Meeting with the National Unification Advisory Council - Adam meets with State Senator Paull Shin and North American Vice-Chairperson Young Ho Kim of the National Unification Advisory Council, an organization designed to help develop policies for a peaceful, democratic unification of North and South Korea. National Unification Advisory Council - Adam meets with Executive Vice-President Hyunuk-Kim and North American Vice-Chairperson Young Ho Kim of the National Unification Advisory Council, an organization designed to help develop policies for a peaceful, democratic unification of North and South Korea. Stopping Juvenile Diabetes - A group of juvenile diabetes advocates stopped by the district office to talk with Adam about why it is so important we keep working towards finding a cure, better treatment and prevention for type 1 diabetes. Community Conversation with members of the Asian Pacific Islander community - Adam hosts first Community Conversation with members of the Asian Pacific Islander community within the 9th district. This was the first in a series of Community Conversations I will host with constituents throughout this legislative session. Legislative Leadership Awards - Adam with Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States, accepting an award for leadership on animal welfare policy. http://adamsmith.house.gov/Blog/?postid=284291 199Polish Trade.jpg - 180Polish Trade.jpg - 175Polish Trade.jpg - 173Polish Trade.jpg - 172Polish Trade.jpg - 157Polish Trade.jpg - Polish American Chamber of Commerce - Rep. Smith meets with a member of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce. Adam and Humane Society - HSUS Photo - HSUS - Adam accepts humane leader award HASC Posture Hearing Screen Shot - Rep. Smith at posture hearing. Adam With School Officials - AdamandWADrinkingWaterWinners.jpg - Rep. Smith meets with Washington State Drinking Water winner Marc Marcantonio, General Manager at Mt. View Edgewood Water Company and Brad Anderson, Board Member at the Evergreen Rural Water of Washington before the national competition in Washington, D.C. AdamandPierceCountyOfficials.JPG - Rep. Smith meets with Pierce County Executive, Pat McCarthy and Executive Directory of External Affairs, Keri Rooney to discuss Puyallup River flood control, the first responders communications system, transportation priorities and economic development issues in our community. Rep. Smith Speaks to API Community - Rep. Smith hosts a Community Conversation with members of the Asian Pacific Islander community within the 9th District at the City of Tukwila's Council Chambers. IMG_0047.JPG - IMG_0045.JPG - IMG_0044.JPG - IMG_0043.JPG - SouthKingCountyMembers.JPG - Julia Patterson with Adam.JPG - Julia Patterson and Pete von Reichbauer2.JPG - Julia Patterson and Pete von Reichbaue1r.JPG - EntireCouncil.JPG - Adam with King County Councilmembers - Rep. Smith meets with King County Councilmembers Pete von Reichbauer, Julia Patterson, Larry Phillips and King County Executive Dow Constantine during their trip to the nation's capitol. 2011 NDD - Adam and Ambassadors Davies and Bob King - Rep. Smith meets with the State Department's new Special Representative for North Korea Policy, Ambassador Glyn Davies and Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights issues, Dr. Bob King to discuss North Korea policy in the year ahead. Korea Day - Rep. Smith speaks at the 5th Annual Washington State Korean-American Day celebration at the Asian Resource Center in Seattle. AdamandAmbassadorRao.JPG - Rep. Smith meets with Ambassador Nirupama Rao, Indian Ambassador to the United States. Adam and Mayor Strickland - Rep. Smith meets with Mayor Marilyn Strickland of Tacoma. IMG_0116.JPG - IMG_0111.JPG - IMG_0106.JPG - IMG_0100.JPG - Rep. Smith Visits Honeywell's Torrance Facility - Rep. Smith and Rep. Laura Richardson (D-CA) visited Honeywell's Torrance facility as a part of a tour of defense and high-tech companies in the Los Angeles area. 9 JVA Mead Smith Richardson.jpg - 8 Richardson.jpg - 7 Smith.jpg - 6 Crowd.jpg - 5 Walking.jpg - 4 Winton.jpg - 3 Smith.jpg - 2 JSF.jpg - 1 Lobby.jpg - Rep. Smith Celebrates MLK, Jr. Day 2012 - Rep. Smith speaks with two students during the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Garfield High School. 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Principal of the Year - Jerry Warren, Federal Way Asst. Principal of the Year. (3/30/2011) Pierce County Parks and Recreation - Pierce County Parks and Recreation (3/17/2011) CNN 3-25-2011 - Adam on CNN to discuss mission in Libya (3-25-2011) Town Hall Banner - Service Academy Night - Kirtland AFB Visit - Adam meets with Rep. Martin Heinrich (NM-1) during his visit to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. (3/21/2011, photo courtesy Kirtland AFB) town hall banner test-1 - Tacoma City Council - The Tacoma city council and Marilyn Strickland meet with Adam. (3/15/2011) Afghanistan Marines 2010 - Adam visits with Marines during his most recent trip to Afghanistan. (2010) Gen. Petraeus, Rep. McKeon - General David Petraeus, commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, Rep. Buck McKeon, and Rep. Adam Smith, chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. (3/15/2011). Eastern Washington TRiO Reps - Members of the TRiO program at Eastern Washington University visit with Adam. UW Interim President - Adam checks in with University of Washington Interim President, Phyllis Wise. (3/3/2011) Weyerhaeuser - Annual update from Weyerhaeuser's CEO, Daniel Fulton. National MS Society - The National MS Society making their voices heard on Capitol Hill. (3/9/2011) Disabled American Veterans Dept Of Washington - Representatives of the Disabled American Veterans Dept of Washington stop by the D.C. office to meet with Adam. (3/2/2011) Budget Town Hall March 19 2011 - New Image.JPG - New Image1.JPG - Congressman-Smith-visit-021.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-018.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-012.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-009.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-006.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-005.jpg - Congressman-Smith-visit-002.jpg - Hilltop Welcome.JPG - Hilltop kids.JPG - DSCN1015.JPG - DSCN1014.JPG - DSCN1013.JPG - DSCN1012.JPG - DSCN1011.JPG - DSCN1010.JPG - DSCN1009.JPG - DSCN1008.JPG - DSCN1007.JPG - DSCN1006.JPG - - U. S. Air Force Academy Cadet Steven Eberl visits with Congressman Adam Smith in his district office in Tacoma, WA. Congressman Smith nominated Steven to the Academy for the Class of 2012. Ferrucci Junior High School students Visit Washington DC - Ferrucci Junior High School students Visit Washington DC and meet with Adam. - - - - Art Comp 2010 - Adam - Adam Welcomes people to his 9th annual Ninth District Day in Washington DC. Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications - Dave Reichert, U.S. Representative - Congressman Reichert speaks about his work with Adam on issues such as the Howard Hanson Dam and trade. ADM Olson, Commander U.S. Special Operations Command - ADM Olson, Commander U.S. Special Operations Command - Patty Murray, U.S. Senator - Senator Murray speaks about her work in the U.S. Senate. Arvin Ganesan, Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA - Arvin Ganesan, Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA speaks about the EPA's work. Tammy Duckworth, Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary - Tammy Duckworth, Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary speaks to the crowd about Adam's work to support Veterans. Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator - Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator speaks about her work in the Senate. Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence - Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence speaks to the crowd about Adam's work to combat terrorism. Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence - Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence speaks to the crowd about Adam's work to combat terrorism. David Beckmann, President of Bread for the World - David Beckmann, President of Bread for the World speaks about Adam's work to reduce global poverty. Adam - Adam welcomes people to his annual 9th District Day in Washington DC. - Adam presented a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart to, Sgt Cameron Krier, an Army reservist. Budget Forum - Adam discusses how to reduce the federal deficit with constituents. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adam presented a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart to, Sgt Cameron Krier, an Army reservist. - Adam presented a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart to, Sgt Cameron Krier, an Army reservist. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On December 29, 2009 Adam Presented the Legion of Merit Award to Col. M. Tom Mezs. lakewood police - WA Nat Guard - WA Nat Guard CSIS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9/11 Statement - 2009 Art Contest Winner - Arunan Mukphrom - - - - - - - - - - Congressional art contest winner Stephanie Medeiros - Congressional art contest winner Stephanie Medeiros Africa 9 - Africa 8 - Africa 7 - Africa 6 - Africa 4 - Adam meets with African leaders while leading a delegation of Representatives on a trip around Northern Africa. Africa 3 - Africa 2 - Africa 1 - Syria 7 - Syria 6 - Syria 5 - Syria 4 - Syria 3 - Syria 2 - Syria 1 - Lebanon - Israel 4 - Israel 4 - Israel 3 - Israel 2 - Israel 1 - Iraq 10 - Adam visits with children in Iraq Iraq 9 - Iraq 8 - Iraq 7 - Iraq 6 - Iraq 5 - Iraq 4 - Iraq 3 - Iraq 2 - Iraq 1 - Belguim 2 - Belguim 1 - Rep Smith with McChord AFB Col Lisa Tank - Col Lisa Tank is the Commander of the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Air Force Base Adam with Spring 2009 Page Sabrina Anderson - Adam speaks at IGD summit - Adam recieves Award - Adam offers remarks after receiving an award for his leadership on fighting global poverty. Van Jones - Congressman Smith at Ninth District Day - Congressman Smith Answers questions - Adam answers questions from a constituent at his annual 9th District Day. Congressman Smith Speaks at Ninth District Day - Senator Maria Cantwell - Senator Patty Murray - Congressman Dave Reichert - Huffington Post Reporter Sam Stein - Keynote Speaker Van Jones - Welcome to Ninth District Day - tacoma - tacoma colbert - colbert reckon - reckon better - better aid - aid bush - bush alqueda - alqueda G20 Summit - G20 Summit House Armed Services Committee Press Conference - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) speaks to reporters at a House Armed Services Committee press conference about the terrorism provisions in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. Members on the dais included (from left to right) U.S. Reps. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) and Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.). House Armed Services Committee Press Conference - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) speaks to reporters at a House Armed Services Committee press conference about the terrorism provisions in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. Members on the dais included (from left to right) Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.). Vice Admiral Olson at Ninth District Day - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) listens as Vice Admiral Eric Olson addresses Washington State residents on the role of U.S. Special Operations Command in the fight against al-Qaeda. Ninth District Day is an annual event held by Smith in Washington, D.C. for Seattle/Tacoma business leaders, social advocates, and interested constituents to learn about issues before Congress. Trade Agreement Announcement - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and others to announce a major bipartisan trade policy agreement. Smith with Sam Kang, 9th District Congressional Art Contest Winner for 2007 - Photo: Congressional art contest winner Sam Kang is congratulated by U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) at the Tacoma Art Museum. The museum has been gracious enough to host the 9th District Congressional Art Contest for the past 3 years. Photo credit: Kate Lynch, Word and Picture Communications Co. Terrorism Subcommittee Markup - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) presides over the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee's markup of their portion of the 2008 Defense Authorization bill. From left to right: U.S. Reps. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.), Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) and Adam Smith (D-Wash.); Mr. Paul Oostburg Sanz (Committee General Counsel); and U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas). Smith Speaks about Global Poverty, MDGs - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith speaks about ending extreme global poverty at an event sponsored by Interaction. Smith on MSNBC's "Hardball" - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) interviews via remote uplink on MSNBC's Hardball program. Smith spoke about the need for robust diplomacy as a way to advance U.S. interests worldwide. "Better Know a District" on The Colbert Report - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith interviews on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report. Smith at Petraeus Hearing - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith asks questions during an Armed Services Committee hearing. Off-camera is General David Petraeus. Smith in Iraq - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith recently returned from a trip to Iraq to assess the situation on the ground. Smith chairs the terrorism subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee. Smith with Constituents Serving in the Marines at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines - During a recent congressional delegation to the Pacific region related to counter terrorism, U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) met constituents serving in the Marines at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. test shot - adam on the radio