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January 21, 2012

Congressman Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement after Congresswoman Gabby Giffords announced she will resign from Congress:

"Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is a true friend, and a dynamic and dedicated public servant. Over the last year, she and her family have experienced very difficult and life changing events, but her courage and determination in the face of these challenges has truly been inspiring.


January 17, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement regarding his opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act:

January 15, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

"Let us celebrate the 29th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by honoring the principles Dr. King used to inspire millions towards justice, equality, and civil rights for all people regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status.

January 11, 2012
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Community Health Centers and Children's healthcare providers were pleased to learn on Wednesday that Washington State has been awarded a $16,987,468 performance bonus from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to support the enrollment and retention of eligible children in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The awards also help offset costs of enrolling lower income children in Medicaid.


January 11, 2012
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Congressman Smith joined the Diane Rehm Show to discuss the 10-year anniversary of Guantanamo Bay and provisions within the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.

January 10, 2012
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to propose a new rule that will allow undocumented immigrants who are family members of United States citizens to apply for waivers in the United States before leaving to acquire visas in their birth country.

January 8, 2012
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Congressman Smith joinedInside Tacoma's Randy Lewis to discuss changes to the 9th district, restoring the local and national economy, and what's been keeping Congress from getting things done. Watch the full interview.

January 7, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today commemorating the one-year anniversary of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona:

"The tragedy that occurred on January 8, 2011 will be remembered for the way it impacted and changed hundreds of lives. It will also be celebrated as a time when people in Tucson and around the country united in a spirit of service to each other that reflected Gabby's commitment to her community and to our country.


January 5, 2012

Rep. Smith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations

TACOMA, Wash. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today announced the U.S. Service Academy nominations from Washington State's 9th congressional district:

"I'm honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our United States Service Academies. They each exhibit exceptional academic skills and character, and demonstrate a commitment to serving our country.


January 4, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement regarding the strategic review released by the Department of Defense.
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement regarding the strategic review released by the Department of Defense:

"Today's announcement marks the conclusion of an important strategic analysis of t