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Rep. Smith Speaks with KUOW on Thornberry-Smith Amendment
May 21, 2012
Blog Post
Congressman Smith speaks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about the Thornberry-Smith amendment, and accusations that it legalizes domestic distribution of government "propaganda". Listen to the full interview here.
Smith Statement on Thornberry-Smith Amendment
May 20, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment in the NDAA.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment in the NDAA:

Ranking Member Smith's Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
May 17, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Washington D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the foll

Smith Statement on Congressional Letter to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua Asking for Improved Conditions and Independent Investigation of Jason Puracal's Case
May 9, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the letter sent to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua asking for improved detainee conditions and an independent investigation of Jason Puracal's case:

"Jason Puracal, an American citizen, is being held in a Nicaraguan prison in deplorable conditions. He shares a cell with eight other men where there is no running water and a hole in the ground serves as a sink, shower, dishwashing area, and disturbingly, a toilet.
Smith Statement on the Reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank
May 8, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank:
Congressman Smith Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1, 2012
Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month:

"This May, we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American History Month and honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country. Overcoming prejudice in search of the freedom to practice their faith, Jewish Americans have a history that encourages and inspires us all to work towards making the world a more just and equitable place.

Congressman Smith Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month
April 30, 2012
Blog Post

Congressman Smith thanks the men and women of our military for their service to our country during National Military Appreciation Month.

Congressman Smith Celebrates National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
April 30, 2012
Blog Post
Hear a special message from Congressman Smith on celebrating National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Congressman Smith on C-SPAN's Washington Journal
April 24, 2012
Blog Post
Watch Congressman Smith's interview on C-Span's Washington Journal where he discusses national security, defense spending and answers questions from viewers.

Smith Talks About Corporations as Citizens
April 16, 2012
Blog Post

Each week, Congressman Adam Smith will answer your questions in Tacoma Weekly. To submit questions and read past responses, visit Tacoma Weekly online. Here is this week's question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort: