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September 19, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy:

September 18, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to Jason Puracal being released fromprison in Nicaragua and returning home to the United States:


September 17, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's launch of enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization for illegally subsidizing exports for their auto and auto-parts manufacturers:


September 17, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants who have served in our Armed Forces:


September 11, 2012

Tonight, I was thrilled to hear Jason will be released. The Granada appeals court has annulled Jason's case and ordered his release. For too long, Jason has been languishing behind bars as the result of a flawed conviction. I am extremely pleased to hear that the situation will soon be rectified when the release orders are carried out. I look forward to seeing Jason released from prison and on his way home shortly.


September 10, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attack:

"Today marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States. As we reflect on this tragic day in our history, my thoughts and prayers are with the innocent Americans who died, the heroic first responders who sacrificed their lives to save others, and the families who lost loved ones as a result of the senseless acts.

August 16, 2012
Blog Post

Coastal beaches are experiencing an increase in marine debris, likely resulting from the March 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan and claimed nearly 16,000 lives. Tsunami debris may show up on our shores intermittently during the next several years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions.


August 15, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's hearing in Nicaragua, that began today.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's appeal hearing that began today in Nicaragua,:


August 6, 2012
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) today announced the approval of a $5.7 million grant for the City of Lakewood to improve the Freedom Bridge overpass near the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate to alleviate congestion and improve public safety along the Berkeley street corridor.
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Secretary of Defense Leon E.


August 2, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding passage of legislation in the House and Senate extending expiring provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) implementing technical corrections to the textile provisions of the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and renewing expiring sanctions on Burma:
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09)