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Smith Introduces Legislation to Increase Job Opportunities for Veterans
Nov 18, 2009
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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...
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Statement on Shooting at Fort Hood
Nov 9, 2009
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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 pu...
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Smith’s Votes to Improve Health Care for Veterans
Oct 7, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement after voting in favor of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act:
“As a member of Congress who represents thousands of military veterans and their families, I fully understand the obligation we have to provide them with the...
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Rep. Smith Introduced Legislation to Support Military Families
Jul 28, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the Military Family Leave Act of 2009, a bill that will provide military families with the ability to spend quality time with their deployed or deploying loved ones. Specifically, this legislation would provide two weeks of unpaid leave to the spouse, childr...
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Smith Announces $150 Million for Ft. Lewis, McChord; $14.5 Billion Increase in Veterans Funding
Jul 10, 2009
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to support our veterans and military personnel by funding critical veterans programs and health services, as well as the construction of key military facilities. This included vitally important projects and services for troops and veterans...
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Smith's Statement on FY10 Defense Authorization Bill
Jun 17, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of H.R. 2647, the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes appropriations for essential U.S. national security efforts. As chairman of the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, Smith also...
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Smith hails inclusion of relief for military surviving spouses in Tobacco bill
Jun 12, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement praising the inclusion of a provision in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to provide relief for military surviving spouses. The bill passed the House today by a vote of 307-97 and is expected to be signed into law by the Pres...
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