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May 9, 2012
Congressman Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the letter sent to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua asking for improved detainee conditions and an independent investigation of Jason Puracal's case:

"Jason Puracal, an American citizen, is being held in a Nicaraguan prison in deplorable conditions. He shares a cell with eight other men where there is no running water and a hole in the ground serves as a sink, shower, dishwashing area, and disturbingly, a toilet.

May 8, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank:

May 1, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month:

"This May, we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American History Month and honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country. Overcoming prejudice in search of the freedom to practice their faith, Jewish Americans have a history that encourages and inspires us all to work towards making the world a more just and equitable place.


April 30, 2012
Blog Post

Congressman Smith thanks the men and women of our military for their service to our country during National Military Appreciation Month.


April 30, 2012
Blog Post
Hear a special message from Congressman Smith on celebrating National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

April 24, 2012
Blog Post
Watch Congressman Smith's interview on C-Span's Washington Journal where he discusses national security, defense spending and answers questions from viewers.


April 16, 2012
Blog Post

Each week, Congressman Adam Smith will answer your questions in Tacoma Weekly. To submit questions and read past responses, visit Tacoma Weekly online. Here is this week's question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort:


April 12, 2012

Secretary of the Navy Ray Maybus announced today that in honor of the contributions and support Washington state has given the military, one of the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Washington (SSN 787). The submarine will be the third ship to bear the state's name.

The other four Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Illinois (SSN 786), USS Colorado (SSN 788), USS Indiana (SSN 786) and USS South Dakota (SSN 790). The five states have not had a ship named for them in 49 years or longer.


April 10, 2012
Blog Post

Congressman Smith discusses national security, his efforts to eliminate indefinite detention in the U.S., criticisms of the fiscal year 2013 Congressional budget proposals and changes to the 9th district with Jessica Gao of "The Impact" on TVW. Watch the full interview below: