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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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Smith Votes to Support Local Fire Departments
Nov 18, 2009
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe.
“At a time when many towns and cities in Washington state are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, this bill...
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Ft. Lewis Continues to Bear Brunt of Afghanistan Conflict
Nov 10, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the memorial service at Fort Lewis today honoring seven local soldiers killed in combat on October 27, 2009.
“Today, we honor the soldiers who died on October 27, 2009 and offer our condolences to their families and fri...
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Smith’s Statement in Observance of Veterans Day
Nov 10, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:
“In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month major hostilities of World War I ceased. As the impact of this conflict began to set in and the world took stock of the damages one thing was c...
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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 Expands Health Care IT Loans to Home Health Care Agencies
Oct 29, 2009
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) offered an amendment to H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, to expand health information technology loan guarantees to home health care agencies.
“Our home health care agencies provide an invaluable service and we must provide them wi...
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Smith’s Statement on Boeing’s Second 787 Plant Announcement
Oct 28, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding Boeing’s announcement today to locate the second production line for the 787 outside of Washington state:
“I am extremely disappointed that Boeing decided to locate the second production line for the 787 outside of Washington ...
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Smith Praises Support for Small Business, Community Banks
Oct 22, 2009
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As the overall economy continues to show signs of life, our local small businesses continue to struggle to recover and access capital from our community banks. It is imperative that they receive the support they need in order to grow and add jobs. While many of the Federal Government’s efforts over ...
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Smith, Other Local Elected Officals Call For Weather, River Monitoring Resources At Howard Hanson Dam
Oct 21, 2009
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Congressman Adam Smith and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Congressmen Dave Reichert (WA-08) have called on the Departments of Commerce and Interior to provide critical weather forecasting and river monitoring resources from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to...
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Smith Pays Tribute to Washington State National Guard
Oct 14, 2009
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) offered a resolution to pay tribute to the men and women of the Washington National Guard, including the members of the 81st Brigade Combat Team who recently returned from an overseas deployment in Iraq.
To see Congressman Adam Smith speak on the House floor...
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