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Congressman Smith Statement on Budget Votes
March 20, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the passage of the Republican budget:

"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.
Rep. Smiths Op-Ed in Real Clear Politics Defense
March 19, 2013
Blog Post
The following is an Op-Ed written by Congressman Adam Smith. It ran in Real Clear Politics Defense.
Sequestration Is an Unnecessary Strain on American Families and the Military
By Rep. Adam Smith
Congressman Smith Announces Congressional Art Competition Reception
March 14, 2013
Blog Post
Every year, Members of Congress are allowed to display one piece of artwork by a high school student from their district in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressman Adam Smith holds an annual judged art competition each year to select which art from the 9th Congressional District receives this honor. For more information, please visit the art competition's website.
Congressman Smith Statement on Japan's Request for Membership in TPP Negotiations
March 14, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement after the announcement that Japan will request membership in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations:
Ranking Member Smith Statement on Air Mobility Command's Rodeo Cancellation
March 12, 2013
Press Release
Today, the U.S. Air Force announced that the Air Mobility Command's (AMC) biennial Rodeo readiness competition has been cancelled this year because of budget shortfalls. The event would have been held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in July. Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement after the cancellation was announced:
Congressman Smith Statement on the Republican Budget
March 11, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the release of the Republican budget:

"Instead of finding a balanced, comprehensive approach to dealing with our deficit right now, the Republican budget introduced today radically reforms Medicare by cutting benefits and turning the system into a voucher program, slashes investments in education and worker training programs for working class families, and fails to raise a penny of revenue. It is intolerable to make these severe cuts without raising any revenues.
Rep. Smith to host Town Hall in Newcastle
March 10, 2013
Blog Post

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith will host a Town Hall on March 28, 2013 at Hazelwood Elementary School. Congressman Smith islooking forward to meeting with constituents and hearing their concerns.
Who: Congressman Adam Smith
What: Rep. Smith is hosting a Town Hall event where constituents can meet the Congressman and voice concerns on the budget, immigration, education, the economy, and more
When: Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

Ranking Member Smith's Statement on Navy Plane Crash in Eastern Washington
March 10, 2013
Press Release
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement following the crash of an Navy EA-6B Prowler in Eastern Washington:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who died in today's tragic accident. Our servicemen and women take the ultimate risk while training at home and serving abroad. Nothing can replace the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives today."

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Ranking Member Smith's Statement on Continuing Resolution
March 5, 2013
Press Release
Today, the House passed H.R. 933, a bill that represents a missed opportunity to avoid damaging cuts through sequestration. After voting against the bill, Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement:
Ranking Member Smith's Statement on Sequestration
February 28, 2013
Press Release

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement in response to the implementation of sequestration:

"Today marks the beginning of the implementation of across-the-board cuts through sequestration. This is a disappointing development that should have been avoided. As I have said for months, this is not how we should govern or address our deficit issues.