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Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Accepting Applications
June 21, 2012
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The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is currently accepting applications for its Angels in Adoption program that provides a way for Members of Congress to honor an individual, couple or organization from their state or district that has made a difference in the lives of children in need of a family to call their own. Past honorees include foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers, adoption advocates, judges, or foster care and adoption organizations.
Short Sale Assistance for Military Homeowners with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Loans
June 20, 2012
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Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced changes to short sale policies that will make it easier for military homeowners with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages to honor their financial commitments when they are issued a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order.


Changes to the short sale policies will alleviate some of the issues faced when a member of the armed forces receives a PCS order including the burden of having to sell their home in a different housing market.

Smith Statement on Obama Administration Directive on DREAM-Eligible Youth
June 14, 2012
Press Release

Congressman Smith (WA-09 ) made the following statement on the decision by the Obama Administration to protect DREAM-eligible youth from deportation:

Smith Statement on President Obama's Remarks on the Economy
June 13, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made this statement following President Obama's remarks on the economy:
"Recent discussions about the economy outlined today reflect sharp contrasts in visions for our economic future.
Washington State Employment Security Department Awarded $1 Million
June 5, 2012
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Congressman Smith (WA-09) today congratulated the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) for being awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration to build or expand longitudinal databases and link them to education data.
The ESD will be expected to use the advanced databases to determine the effectiveness of workforce and educational programs and to better inform customers of training opportunities, employment services and unemployment insurance.

Video: Independent Foreclosure Review
June 3, 2012
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Individuals who have been involved a foreclosure, may have the opportunity to have their loan file independently reviewed. Watch this video from the Federal Reserve Board to learn more, and visit www.IndependentForeclosureReview.com to see if you may qualify.

Ranking Member Adam Smith Visits Kenya to Assess Efforts to Combat al-Shabaab, AQAP
May 31, 2012
Press Release
- House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith recently concluded a trip to Kenya to assess issues surrounding security, particularly progress in joint U.S.-Kenyan efforts to combat the terrorist organizations Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Al Shabaab.
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Ranking Member Adam Smith Visits Uganda to Assess Efforts to Root out Joseph Kony's LRA
May 31, 2012
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, recently concluded an official trip to Uganda to assess international efforts to root out Joseph Kony and the Lords Resistant Army (LRA), a destructive and ruthless rebel group responsible for widespread human rights abuses in the region.
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Smith Statement on LGBT Pride Month
May 31, 2012
Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement today in celebration of LGBT Pride month, which is celebrated during the month of June:

Rep. Smith Clarifies the Intent and Impact of the Thornberry-Smith Amendment
May 22, 2012
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I have heard from several constituents regarding an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) I co-sponsored with Congressman Mac Thornberry that would modernize the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948. Unfortunately, recent articles have misinterpreted the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment to the NDAA and I would like to take this opportunity to clarify misconceptions about what the amendment does.