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Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement after the bipartisan group of senators introduced their immigration reform proposal:
"Immigration reform is long overdue, and this bill is a first step toward comprehensively addressing our broken immigration system. Under this legislation, the legal immigration system would be overhauled, our nation's border security would be enhanced, and the 11 million undocumented immigrants and their families would gain a path to citizenship.
Tax Day is April 15th
Here are a few tips to ensure that filing your taxes this year is as easy as possible:
Free Tax Filing Through the IRS
This year, the IRS will provide free tax filing service to eligible tax payers via their website.
Free File is available to anyone with income less than $57,000, thanks to a public-private partnership between the IRS and commercial tax software companies. It offers free federal tax preparation and e-file options.
If you are a high school or middle school student that resides in Washington State's 9th Congressional District and are interested in learning how to obtain a Congressional Nomination to one of the U.S. Service Academies, you should attend U.S. Service Academy Night, hosted by Congressman Adam Smith. The event will host Field Representatives from the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy.
"Over the last 12 years, we have cut taxes to the tune of $7 trillion, while spending has significantly increased. This is a recipe for huge deficits and debt. We need to get our deficit under control, but we must also be mindful of our economy now. Deep budget cuts passed today by House Republicans would be too great of a blow to our economy and would hurt millions of working class Americans, families, and seniors.
Sequestration Is an Unnecessary Strain on American Families and the Military
By Rep. Adam Smith