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April 11, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith is aggressively working to obtain funding and pass legislation to address the growing methamphetamine lab problem in the South Puget Sound region.

"Between 1999 and 1998, the number of meth labs and dumpsites reported in Washington state more than doubled," Smith said. "It is absolutely critical that we take action to combat this serious problem."


April 10, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith invites constituents to join him at a town hall meeting to discuss critical issues such as the budget, education, health care, and transportation.

The dates and locations are:

Spanaway/Parkland
April 22
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pacific Lutheran University in the University Center's Regency Room
Garfield Street and Park Avenue, Parkland

Normandy Park
April 22
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Normandy Park Congregational Church
19247 1st South, Normandy Park


April 2, 2000

"I am troubled by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's ruling on the Microsoft case and by its potential chilling effect on the "new economy" and the technology industry at large. I plan to follow the remedies stage of this process very closely.

In the time since the trial began, the technology industry has undergone great change and unprecedented growth. More than ever, the industry is vibrant and competitive: viable market alternatives have emerged, record levels of venture capital continue to flow into new technology start-ups and new innovations crop up almost daily.


March 19, 2000

Saying that it should be a national priority, Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith introduced legislation to improve benefits for veterans, military retirees and active personnel.

"The men and women who have served our country deserve fair and just compensation for all that they have sacrificed for America," Smith said. "I am very proud to introduce legislation that will help move Congress towards better treatment of our military personnel, veterans, and retirees."

The Enhancement of Military Benefits Act (EMBA) would do four important things:


March 14, 2000

Ninth District Congressman and New Democrat Coalition Communications Coordinator Adam Smith, joined by a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, today announced that he is an original co-sponsor of legislation to raise the H-1B caps and invest heavily in education and training efforts for U.S. workers.


February 29, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith today voted to repeal the Social Security earning test, saying that it would provide great benefits to both senior citizens and businesses.

The earnings limit originated in the 1930's and it remains despite the vast changes in the economy and the lives of senior citizens that have taken place over the last 60 years.


February 23, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith has co-sponsored legislation to reduce the federal tax on vaccines from 75 cents to 25 cents.

"This legislation will save consumers and states money," said Smith. "This is common sense legislation that substantially reduces the cost of vaccines, an important part of basic health care for children and adults alike, without negative effects."


February 14, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith today voted for legislation to substantially increase research in long-term information technology and networking.

H.R. 2086, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act, provides a 92 percent increase in information technology funding over the next five years for the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Energy Department, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.


January 27, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith today said that the new bipartisan focus on debt reduction is "a critical development in ensuring continued economic success."

Smith noted, "President Clinton strongly emphasized fiscal discipline and paying down the debt in last night's State of the Union Address, and Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle were very supportive."


January 17, 2000

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith today unveiled legislation to restructure the federal role in K-12 education.

"Currently the federal government places too much emphasis on process, bureaucracy, and paperwork, and not nearly enough on flexibility, local control, and results," Smith said. "We need a system that is more flexible, more controlled by locals, and focused on results. My legislation would do just that."

Smith will formally introduce the Empowering Local Schools Act (ELSA) upon Congress's return in late January.