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Rep. Smith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
January 5, 2012
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Rep. Smith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations

TACOMA, Wash. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today announced the U.S. Service Academy nominations from Washington State's 9th congressional district:

"I'm honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our United States Service Academies. They each exhibit exceptional academic skills and character, and demonstrate a commitment to serving our country.

Smith Statement on Defense Strategic Review
January 4, 2012
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement regarding the strategic review released by the Department of Defense.
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement regarding the strategic review released by the Department of Defense:

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Ranking Member Adam Smith's Statement on the President Signing the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Bill Into Law
December 30, 2011
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement after the President signed the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act into law:
Washington State Awarded $38.6 Million to Address Homelessness
December 22, 2011
Blog Post

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it will award Washington State $38.6 million to support more than 200 projects that address homelessness. The grant is a part of $1.47 billion Continuum of Care awards that ensure more than 7,100 homeless programs around the country remain operational in 2012.

Smith Statement on $335 Million Settlement with Countrywide Financial
December 22, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced a $335 million settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation for discriminatory lending practices:

"I'm pleased the Justice Department reached an agreement that will compensate thousands of African-American and Hispanic borrowers who were subjugated to Countrywide's discriminatory policies, but I'm still deeply concerned that not enough people in the financial sector have been held accountable for their role in the sub prime mortgage crisis.
Interview: Congressman Smith on the Ross and Burbank Show
December 19, 2011
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Congressman Smith joined the Ross and Burbank show to discuss the House's decision not to vote on the Senate amendment to extend the payroll tax cut, sanctions against Iran and the indefinite detainee provision found within the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.
More audio at MyNorthwest.com
KOMO News: Congressman Smith Live Interview on Kim Jong-Il 's Death
December 18, 2011
Blog Post

Congressman Smith spoke live with KOMO News Radio on the possible implications of N. Korean leader Kim Jong-Il's death. Click here to listen to the full interview.

Smith Statement on House Passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 15, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement following House passage of the omnibus bill funding the federal government through FY 2012:
Smith Statement on Washington's Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Award
December 15, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after Secretary Arne Duncan and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Washington State was awarded a Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant that will provide up to $60 million to fund its early childhood education programs:
Congressman Smith Supports Effective Foreign Assistance Initiatives
December 14, 2011
Blog Post

As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance (CCEFA), Congressman Smith supports initiatives and advocates for legislation that improves the transparency and accountability of U.S. foreign assistance programs.