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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.
"The proposed merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS has the potential to improve competition in the wireless marketplace, secure many middle-class and high-tech jobs in the Puget Sound region, and solidify Washington State's place as a leader in the telecommunications sector.
On Tuesday, Taiwan was admitted into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP),allowing for easier and more secure travel between the U.S. and Taiwan.
The VWP allows foreign nationals from participating countries to enter the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, for the purpose of tourism, or conducting business. The VWP country must also offer reciprocal privileges to U.S. citizens and meet certain nonimmigrant refusal rates.
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Pennsylvania court ruling on Voter ID law:
"I support the recent Pennsylvania court ruling to postpone the implementation of a state law requiring strict voter identification to participate in November's election.
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to Jason Puracal being released fromprison in Nicaragua and returning home to the United States:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's launch of enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization for illegally subsidizing exports for their auto and auto-parts manufacturers:
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants who have served in our Armed Forces: