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April 18, 2002

At a town hall meeting tomorrow at 10:00a.m. at the Yelm Senior Center, Congressman Adam Smith (09-Tacoma) will award 17-year-old Sean McCoy of Rainier the Congressional Award Bronze Medal.


April 16, 2002

The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma):

"At a time when our nation is focused so clearly on ensuring that our soldiers are the most highly skilled, intelligent fighting force in the world, the United States Military Academies are more important than ever. The academies work to sharpen minds and develop character and leadership skills. If you are currently looking for ways to contribute to our nation, these academies can provide you with a unique way to serve.


April 16, 2002

Congressman Adam Smith joined the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today to announce that NFB-NEWSLINE, the pioneering service that allows blind people to "read" daily newspapers using a touch-tone telephone, is now available in Washington. The new toll-free number is 1-888-882-1629.
The newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired uses synthesized speech to deliver an audio version of the newspaper text for dozens and eventually hundreds of daily newspapers to blind and visually impaired persons nationwide.


April 14, 2002

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced two bills at the end of last week to improve the quality of life for the U.S. military through increased access to education.

Congressman Smith's "Expanding Education for Military Families Act" would allow for full portability of Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) benefits to the family members of enrollees in the MGIB program. His second bill, the "Military Education Extension Act," would extend the time limit for use of MGIB benefits to 15 years for both active duty servicemembers and reservists.


April 2, 2002

Today, Congressman Adam Smith announced his schedule for this spring's Town Hall meetings. Interested district residents are invited join him for an open dialogue on important community issues ' including energy, tax cuts, education and health care.

The schedule for the spring's meetings is:

Saturday, April 20th ' Yelm
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Yelm Senior Center
201 Yelm Avenue, Yelm

Saturday, May 11th ' Puyallup
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Puyallup Public Library
324 South Meridian, Puyallup


March 28, 2002

The Secretary of the Air Force announced today that the United States Air Force will begin negotiations with the Boeing Corporation for the lease of 100 Boeing 767s which will be converted into aerial refueling tankers to replace the Air Force's oldest KC-135 tankers. Earlier, the Air Force had considered the European Airbus consortium's Airbus 330 as well.


March 19, 2002

The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on the Republican Budget proposal introduced on House floor today. Media seeking more information or to speak with Smith should contact Katharine Lister at (202) 226-8454.

"Like all Americans, I believe that we must meet our most pressing priorities of protecting our country against terrorism, improving our international relations, and growing our economy. I agree with the president that these current challenges warrant small, short-term deficit spending.


March 11, 2002

Congressman Adam Smith's (D-Wash.) newly redesigned Web site went live today at www.house.gov/adamsmith.


March 6, 2002

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced today that the Washington State Office of Community Development has awarded the City of Yelm $750,000 for the construction of a new senior center.


February 27, 2002

Washington, DC ' As more than 35 million Americans celebrate the joy of reading on March 1st and 2nd, Congressman Adam Smith will visit a classroom at Alpac Elementary School in Pacific, WA to read to the children. The occasion is the National Education Association's (NEA) fifth annual literacy celebration, Read Across America, which coincides each year with the birthday of the late Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel).