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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
Blog Post

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.

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: