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January 20, 2010
Today, Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement after being named the new Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces:
"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the new chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Air and Land Forces Subcommittee (ALF). This is a vitally important subcommittee, with jurisdiction over all Army and nearly all Air Force acquisition programs, many of which face immense challenges. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address the important challenges that lie ahead.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the new chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Air and Land Forces Subcommittee (ALF). This is a vitally important subcommittee, with jurisdiction over all Army and nearly all Air Force acquisition programs, many of which face immense challenges. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address the important challenges that lie ahead.
December 21, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in regard to the President's appointment of Howard Schmidt as White House Cybersecurity Coordinator:
"The President's appointment of Howard Schmidt as Cybersecurity Coordinator is wise and much needed. Cybersecurity is a vitally important aspect of our national and economic security and we need a coordinated federal policy to thwart threats that originate or operate in cyberspace. Howard Schmidt is an excellent choice to help lead this effort.
"The President's appointment of Howard Schmidt as Cybersecurity Coordinator is wise and much needed. Cybersecurity is a vitally important aspect of our national and economic security and we need a coordinated federal policy to thwart threats that originate or operate in cyberspace. Howard Schmidt is an excellent choice to help lead this effort.
December 10, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to his vote in favor of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:
"In order to protect hard working Americans and our overall economy, we must ensure that the financial firms that engaged in the risky and unsafe practices that led to last year's financial crisis are not permitted to return to business as usual. Today we have taken a significant step toward achieving this goal.
"In order to protect hard working Americans and our overall economy, we must ensure that the financial firms that engaged in the risky and unsafe practices that led to last year's financial crisis are not permitted to return to business as usual. Today we have taken a significant step toward achieving this goal.
November 30, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, released the following statement in response to the President's speech on Afghanistan:
November 28, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the shooting that killed four police officers in Lakewood this morning:
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the police officers killed this morning in Lakewood as well as all those who work at the Lakewood Police Department.
November 18, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding his vote against the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009:
November 17, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced legislation to help ensure that veterans have quality, well-paying job opportunities. The bill, Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009, will expand job opportunities by creating a 5-year pilot program to enroll military veterans in apprenticeship programs and employ them on military construction projects.
November 17, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe.
November 9, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the memorial service at Fort Lewis today honoring seven local soldiers killed in combat on October 27, 2009.
"Today, we honor the soldiers who died on October 27, 2009 and offer our condolences to their families and friends. As we saw on the tragic day when these seven brave soldiers were killed and with the confirmation of two additional Fort Lewis soldiers passing yesterday, our local military personnel continue to bear the brunt of the conflict in Afghanistan.
"Today, we honor the soldiers who died on October 27, 2009 and offer our condolences to their families and friends. As we saw on the tragic day when these seven brave soldiers were killed and with the confirmation of two additional Fort Lewis soldiers passing yesterday, our local military personnel continue to bear the brunt of the conflict in Afghanistan.
November 9, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:
"In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month major hostilities of World War I ceased. As the impact of this conflict began to set in and the world took stock of the damages one thing was clear: the valiant service of our brave men and women had defeated tyranny and pushed back the threat of terror. American ideals and the forces of democracy prevailed that day, and American service members led the way. This day, this moment in history, became known as Veterans Day.
"In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month major hostilities of World War I ceased. As the impact of this conflict began to set in and the world took stock of the damages one thing was clear: the valiant service of our brave men and women had defeated tyranny and pushed back the threat of terror. American ideals and the forces of democracy prevailed that day, and American service members led the way. This day, this moment in history, became known as Veterans Day.