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Recently, Congressman George Miller introduced H.R. 6591, the Streamlining and Improving Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act, which requires early voting in all states for a minimum of 15 days prior to federal election days. 15 states currently have no forms of early voting.
This legislation would also require that states have the necessary resources to ensure that all precincts are prepared to accommodate anticipated voter turnout and that no one has to wait for more than one hour to vote.
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Militants in Gaza:
"I strongly condemn the relentless rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel. The random targeting of civilian populations is something that should never be tolerated and Israel has the absolute right to defend itself.
Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced preliminary approval for Delta Airlines, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, to provide service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Tokyo's downtown Haneda Airport. This new flight will greatly benefit Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region by linking it with key markets in Japan and Asia
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day:
"In observance of Veterans Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice so many brave men and women have made to protect our country and ensure our freedom.
Every year, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) nominates individuals from Washington's 9th Congressional District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Congressman Smith announced that he will be accepting applications through 5pm PST, Monday, November 26, 2012.
"Immigration has been one of the great strengths of our nation. Skilled workers, bright minds, and dedicated individuals, and families from all over the world have come to our country because they see opportunity and a chance for a better life. The talent and hard work of those individuals has helped grow our economy and strengthen our nation.
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If this is a press inquiry, please email Ben Halle at benjamin.halle@mail.house.gov or call 202-570-2771.
For all the commentary and analysis of the ongoing government shutdownits causes and consequences, the partisan wrangling over who is "winning," whose fault it is, how dysfunctional our government has become and on and on and onrarely have I seen the basic clear explanation for why it happened in the first place. And that reason is simple to understand, critical to figuring how we get out of this mess, and, as importantly, how to prevent us from falling back into this problem time and time again going forward.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a long established organization that "empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research." For over 30 years, the AAUW releases a Congressional voting record, which provides information on how members of Congress voted on legislation critical to women and girl's education, economic security, and civil rights.