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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.

Congressman Smith Reflects on Black History Month, Medgar and Myrlie Evers
February 27, 2013
Blog Post
"As Black History Month draws to a close, I want to highlight the work of Medgar Evers and his wife Myrlie Evers-Williams - two individuals who I admire tremendously and who have influenced me in my career of public service.
Congressmen Smith, Reichert Reintroduce Bill to Improve Information Sharing in Law Enforcement
February 26, 2013
Press Release

On November 29, 2009, four police officers in Lakewood, Washington were tragically shot and killed as they prepared for the day ahead. Through later investigation, it was discovered that the perpetrator that murdered the policemen was a convicted felon on parole, and that information was not effectively transmitted to the necessary authorities.

Ranking Member Adam Smith Proposes Responsible Solution to Sequestration
February 26, 2013
Press Release

Today, as the implementation of sequestration grows closer, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith will introduce the Sequestration Relief Act of 2013.

Congressman Smith Receives High Rank on National Environmental Scorecard
February 19, 2013
Blog Post
The League of Conservation Voters released its annual National Environmental Scorecard today, and Congressman Adam Smith earned a 94 percent rating for his voting record. Environmental issues, including conservation, will remain a priority for Congressman Smith moving into the 113th Congress.
The House average was a 42 percent rating. For more information on the National Environmental Scorecard, see the League of Conservation Voters' press release below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Contact: Jeff Gohringer, 202-454-4573 or Jeff_Gohringer@lcv.org