Press Releases

The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) on his reaction to President Bush's 2005 State of the Union Address:

"The President's speech tonight fell short in a number of key areas.

First and most importantly, there wasn't a lot of discussion about how we are going to get back to a fiscally responsible federal government. This year's deficit could reach over $420 billion and while the President mouthed support for fiscal responsibility, he gave no ideas about how he was going to curb his spending and tax cuts.

The following is a statement by Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on the new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Economic Outlook for Fiscal Years 2006-2015:

The United States Treasury Department issued rules on Thursday related to a provision in HR 4520. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-09) has been a leader in advocating for this proposal since he introduced HR 1162, "The Invest in America Act" which was introduced in March of 2003.

U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) spoke on CNN and Fox News today from Jerusalem about his thoughts on the Palestinian elections and their impact on the Middle East peace process. Smith noted that, "The Palestinian people have not had true leadership.

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement on the death of Rep. Robert Matsui (D-CA):

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement today concerning the attack on the U.S. Army base in Mosul, Iraq:

"First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the family members and friends of those service members who were killed and wounded today in the vicious and cowardly attack on the dining hall at Camp Marez, Iraq. The soldiers stationed at Fort Lewis are always at the forefront of my thoughts and on a day like today, I cannot help but be in awe of the sacrifices that they and their families make each and every day.

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) made the following statement regarding the failure of the Republican Congress to enact the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.

"This past weekend, the Republican House leadership had the opportunity to pass bipartisan intelligence reform legislation that would have made the American people safer. Instead, petty partisan politics interfered and did not allow this bill to proceed.

Intercity Transit Buses (Thurston County) - $1 million
This will allow intercity transit to purchase busses to restore service lost as a result of a state-wide elimination of the motor vehicle excise tax in 1999.

Pierce Transit Maintenance and Operations Facility - $1 million
This earmark will be used to continue the upgrade of Pierce Transit bus facilities and assist in funding the next expansion bus purchases.