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Smith Encourages Local Business to Participate in India Trade Mission

November 17, 2010

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that he will lead a high-tech trade mission to India early next year. The mission is designed to help U.S. companies enter the Indian market or build on existing operations. It will highlight export opportunities for a range of sectors including specialized materials, aerospace, information and communication technologies among others.

Smith's Statement in Observance of Veterans Day

November 10, 2010

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:

"On Veterans Day, we remember those who put country above themselves. We remember the service of millions of Americans who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and our way of life. Without their service, our nation would not be safe from those who wish to do us harm - and today we express our deep gratitude for that service.

Smith Applauds Changes to Interstate Compact Rules

October 14, 2010

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who co-authored a pair of bills designed to address the deficiencies in the interstate compact system that governs the release and supervision of convicted felons across state lines, praised the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision for adopting changes that will enhance public safety.

In light of the Lakewood Police Officer Shootings last year, Smith and other local lawmakers have been pushing hard for these rule changes, which were proposed by the Washington State Department of Corrections.

Smith Applauds Funding to Help Reduce Flooding in Pierce County

October 12, 2010

Press Release

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recognized the importance of a more than $1 million Hazard Mitigation Grant received by Pierce County to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area.

"Our communities continue to face the possibility of flooding and we must do everything we can to protect them," said Congressman Adam Smith. "This grant will help to restore the natural floodplain and reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area."

Smith's Statement on General Jones' Retirement

October 7, 2010

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, released the following statement on today's announcement that General James L. Jones will be stepping down as National Security Advisor:

Nearly $20 Million Announced for Small Business Lending in Washington State

October 7, 2010

Press Release

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) announced that $19,722,515 is being allocated for lending to small businesses in Washington State, a key step of implementing the just-passed Small Business Jobs Act. States can now apply for their allocation. This effort will spread $15 billion in new small business lending through innovative local programs that help entrepreneurs expand their businesses and create new jobs.

Smith Again Votes to Support Small Businesses

September 30, 2010

Press Release

With Congressman Adam Smith's support, Congress passed and the President signed into law legislation that will bolster access to capital for small businesses. The legislation, H.R. 5297, The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, creates a $30 billion fund that local community banks can access specifically for the purpose of small business lending.

Smith Applauds Funding for Federal Way Police Department

September 28, 2010

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) praised today's announcement that the Federal Way Police Department will receive $1,036,292 from the Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to preserve four law enforcement jobs.

"This funding is crucial to ensuring that Federal Way remains a safe place to live, work and raise a family," said Congressman Adam Smith. "In the current economic environment, cities and towns across the country face difficult choices when it comes to public safety funding.

Statement on Interim WTO Ruling on Europe's Claim Against the United States

September 14, 2010

Press Release

"From reports today on the World Trade Organization's (WTO) interim ruling I believe it is clear that Europe vastly exaggerated their claims against Boeing. While the interim ruling found that American policies caused some harm to Airbus, their impact was significantly less than the harm caused to Boeing by Europe's market distorting illegal subsidies, or "launch aid."

"Earlier this year, the WTO found that illegal subsidies to Airbus distorted the industry, shifting market share toward Europe and away from the U.S., impacting thousands of American aerospace jobs.

Congressman Smith's Statement on Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attack

September 9, 2010

Press Release

Washington, Sep 10, 2010 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement honoring the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:

Nine years ago, the morning of September 11, 2001 was interrupted by senseless acts of terrorism that took the lives of thousands of Americans in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. As we remember this sad day in our nation's history, our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of those who lost their lives.

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