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WashPIRG Applauds the Introduction of the Government by the People Act
WashPIRG commends Rep. Adam Smith for his support on campaign finance reform
SEATTLE, WAWashPIRG applauded Rep. Adam Smith today for co-sponsoring new legislation aimed at raising the voices of everyday people in the political process.
Fragile Progress in the Congo
Written By Rep. Adam Smith.
Central Africa is on fire. In recent weeks, ethnic and political conflicts in South Sudan and the Central African Republic have left as many as 2,000 dead and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes.
Congressman Smith released the following statement after voting against the farm bill due to Supplemental and Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts:
"Although I was encouraged by the bipartisan work that went into finalizing the farm bill, I voted against this bill because the cuts it would make to SNAP would reduce essential nutrition support for 850,000 households across the country. The farm bill would cut $8.6 billion from the program over the next 10 years, with a disproportionate amount of cuts to Washington State.
Congressman Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after President Obama gave the 2014 State of the Union:
"Tonight, the President laid out some great ideas about how to reduce income inequality, grow the economy, and ensure every American has equal economic opportunities.
Congressman Smith released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
"As we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., we remember Dr. King's dream to provide every American with equal rights and opportunities. Although many barriers stood in his way, he spent his life working to achieve this goal and inspired millions more to do so as well. Dr. King's efforts continue to make our nation better today.
Congressman Smith released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act:
"After the sequester's painful and mindless cuts to important federal programs, this bill begins to repair some of the damage by providing critical funding for early childhood education and Head Start, and sequester relief for the Department of Defense and other vitally important housing, transportation, and technology programs.
Today, Congressman Adam Smith reintroduced H.R. 3825, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2014 (FIRA), a bill that will support improvements to infrastructure and transportation in the national freight mobility network.
Congressional STEM Academic Competition
Congressman Smith released the following statement recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty:
"Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. In 1967 the poverty rate was about 26 percent compared to only 16 percent in 2012. Studies show that absent anti-poverty programs like SNAP, unemployment insurance, housing subsidies, Head Start, earned-income tax credits, and more the poverty rate would be much higher.