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July 28, 2010
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) continued to build on his strong commitment to veterans, military personnel and their families by supporting the fiscal year 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations bill. The legislation invests in projects and programs of critical importance, including veteran's benefits and healthcare, and military family housing, barracks and mission critical facilities.

July 26, 2010
Today, Congress approved $44 million for interim measures to strengthen the Howard Hanson Dam and protect the Green River Valley. Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who has consistently been a leader in coordinating efforts to fix the dam, played a critical role in ensuring that the funding was included in the final version of the bill. The funding, included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to complete a set of interim repairs to the dam. The bill will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.

June 29, 2010
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:

"It is clear that our financial system is in dire need of reform. The serious abuses that have come to light in the last few years are of great concern and we must change how Wall Street does business. Today, Congress passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - a strong step forward in reforming our financial regulatory systems.

June 29, 2010
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) final ruling that launch aid to Airbus is an illegal subsidy:

"Today's ruling makes it clear that Airbus airplanes have been illegally subsidized by the European Union governments. This ruling is a big win for Washington state aerospace workers and companies.

June 25, 2010
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of legislation that will fix a projected 21% increase in Medicare physician payments:

June 23, 2010
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in response to House passage of legislation designed to impose tough economic sanctions against Iran:

"Today, Congress provided President Obama with additional tools to pressure Iran to cease its efforts to build nuclear weapons. A nuclear armed Iran would destabilize the Middle East and pose a grave threat to the United States, our allies, and particularly Israel. This scenario is unacceptable.

June 17, 2010
This week, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted in support of important legislation designed to make it easier for small businesses to succeed and create jobs in our communities. Together, the Small Business Lending Fund Act and the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act, will address the lack of access to credit and remove some of the restrictive tax obstacles impeding small business growth.

May 27, 2010
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement regarding the upcoming Memorial Day weekend:

"As Americans across the country gather with friends and family to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we should all honor the sacrifice and service of the men and women in our armed forces. Far from the safe harbor of America's shores, thousands of men and women have put aside their own safety to ensure ours. We owe them our deepest gratitude and respect.

May 24, 2010

Today, two key pieces of legislation sponsored by Congressman Adam Smith moved closer to the President's desk for signature. The pair of bills, The Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act and Military Family Leave Act, will support military families when their loved ones are deployed and will spur job opportunities for veterans when they return from their overseas duties.


May 24, 2010
Today, Congressman Adam Smith, Chair of the Air and Land Forces subcommittee, voted in support of the FY 2011 National Defense Authorization Act, a bill which makes record investments in our nation's military. In addition to providing a 1.9 percent pay raise for our military personnel, the legislation lays out a balanced strategy to provide the resources we need to sustain the wars of today as well as prepare for the wars of the future.