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March 5, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne of New Jersey:

"Congressman Donald Payne was an outspoken advocate for the civil liberties of all people. He worked tirelessly representing his constituents as the first African-American to serve from New Jersey and as the former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.


March 1, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today after Congressman Norm Dicks announced he would not seek re-election to Congress this year.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today after Congressman Norm Dicks announced he would not seek re-election to Congress this y


February 28, 2012
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Each week, Congressman Adam Smith will answer your questions in Tacoma Weekly. To submit questions and read past responses, visitTacoma Weekly online. Here is this month's question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort:


February 27, 2012
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement in response to the Executive Order signed by President Obama establishing the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC):

"The creation of an Interagency Trade Enforcement Center is an important step forward toward ensuring that our trading partners are held accountable when they violate international agreements and, importantly enabling American workers to compete fairly in the global marketplace.

February 20, 2012
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Rep. Smith joined John Carlson on KOMO Newsradio to discuss issues of the day including Iran, energy efficiency, the economy and how Congress and the country have changed since he's been in office. Listen to part one and part two of the interview.


February 20, 2012
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For consistently voting to support equal protection and opportunity for women, Congressman Smith has received a 100% approval rating from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).


February 15, 2012
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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 the first question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort:


February 15, 2012
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Congressman Smith was recently honored with the HealthPoint Champion Award for his support of local Community Health Centers. Watch the award presentation below:

February 15, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement after Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab received a life sentence in a federal courtroom this afternoon.
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement after Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab received a life s

February 14, 2012
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The Department of Veterans Affairs wants servicemembers and their families to know that help is just a call, chat, or text away.