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Dear Friend,
On Veterans Day, we honor the brave and heroic service of all of our veterans. The men and women of our Armed Services risk their lives around the world every day to protect our freedoms and to keep us safe. And in return, it is critical that we ensure that they and their loved ones are taken care of when they return home.
This week the President announced that the administration would be delaying the release of their review on deportation policy due to concerns that it would interfere with immigration reform in the House. Congressman Smith released the following statement after the announcement:
Announcing the 2014 House STEM App Competition Winners
Congressman Smith is proud to announce the winners of the first annual House STEM App Challenge!
1st Place: The Donator – Garfield High School
2nd Place: IGotIn – Bellevue High School
3rd Place: Currency X Change – Garfield High School
If a funding bill is not passed by 12am EST, the government will shutdown. A shutdown could have numerous effects in Washington State and across America. Social Security checks and benefits will continue to go out (although new applications could experience delays) and veterans’ hospitals will remain open. However, many federal agencies will be closed, thousands of workers in the state will