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May 5, 2005

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) reacts to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Statement on Commitment to Diversity:

"I want to take the opportunity today to applaud Steve Ballmer and the Microsoft Corporation for pledging to include diversity in the workplace as part of the company's legislative agenda.


May 3, 2005

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) made the following statement today concerning his opposition to the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA):


May 2, 2005

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith made the following statement today concerning Cover the Uninsured Week, May 1-8th, 2005:


April 21, 2005

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement in honor of Earth Day:


April 20, 2005

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement today concerning his vote against H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005:


April 19, 2005

Today, U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) appointed Norma Kelsey as his delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, to be held in Washington, DC from October 23 - 26, 2005. The White House Conference on Aging occurs once a decade to make policy recommendations to the President and Congress, and to assist the public and private sectors in promoting dignity, health, independence and economic security for current and future generations of older Americans.


April 14, 2005

U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) made the following statement calling for the creation of a bipartisan taskforce on ethics:


April 13, 2005

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith made the following statement today concerning bankruptcy reform:


April 1, 2005

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) made the following statement today on the death of Pope John Paul II:

"The world has lost a visionary leader with the passing of Pope John Paul II. He was a man who possessed empathy for people around the world and whose diplomatic efforts helped bring about the end of the Cold War. He will be remembered as a man who led efforts to help the poor in numerous nations and on all continents and was an inspiration to us all. I join with my fellow Americans in this time of sorrow in remembering a man of compassion and integrity."


March 27, 2005

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) will be traveling today to Thailand and Japan to attend a series of meetings and a forum on global sustainable development initiatives, trade, and global poverty. Smith, a member of the House International Relations Committee, has a strong interest in sustainable development issues and how these tie into the broader picture of global security and poverty.