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November 9, 2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day:

"In observance of Veterans Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice so many brave men and women have made to protect our country and ensure our freedom.


November 8, 2012

Every year, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) nominates individuals from Washington's 9th Congressional District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Congressman Smith announced that he will be accepting applications through 5pm PST, Monday, November 26, 2012.
 


November 6, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on immigration reform:

"Immigration has been one of the great strengths of our nation. Skilled workers, bright minds, and dedicated individuals, and families from all over the world have come to our country because they see opportunity and a chance for a better life. The talent and hard work of those individuals has helped grow our economy and strengthen our nation.

October 29, 2012
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Due to inclement weather, Congressman Smith's DC Office will open Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 1:00pm E.S.T. Please call the Congressman's Tacoma Office at 253-593-6600 if you need assistance.
If this is a press inquiry, please email Ben Halle at benjamin.halle@mail.house.gov or call 202-570-2771.

October 27, 2012
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Due to inclement weather, Congressman Smith's DC Office will be closed Monday, October 29, 2012. Please call the Congressman's Tacoma Office at 253-593-6600 if you need assistance.
If this is a press inquiry, please email Ben Halle at benjamin.halle@mail.house.gov or call 202-570-2771.

October 11, 2012
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The following is a blog post from Congressman Adam Smith:
For all the commentary and analysis of the ongoing government shutdownits causes and consequences, the partisan wrangling over who is "winning," whose fault it is, how dysfunctional our government has become and on and on and onrarely have I seen the basic clear explanation for why it happened in the first place. And that reason is simple to understand, critical to figuring how we get out of this mess, and, as importantly, how to prevent us from falling back into this problem time and time again going forward.

October 10, 2012
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a long established organization that "empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research." For over 30 years, the AAUW releases a Congressional voting record, which provides information on how members of Congress voted on legislation critical to women and girl's education, economic security, and civil rights.


October 3, 2012
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the proposed T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger:

"The proposed merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS has the potential to improve competition in the wireless marketplace, secure many middle-class and high-tech jobs in the Puget Sound region, and solidify Washington State's place as a leader in the telecommunications sector.

October 2, 2012
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On Tuesday, Taiwan was admitted into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP),allowing for easier and more secure travel between the U.S. and Taiwan.

The VWP allows foreign nationals from participating countries to enter the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, for the purpose of tourism, or conducting business. The VWP country must also offer reciprocal privileges to U.S. citizens and meet certain nonimmigrant refusal rates.


October 2, 2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Pennsylvania court ruling on Voter ID law:

"I support the recent Pennsylvania court ruling to postpone the implementation of a state law requiring strict voter identification to participate in November's election.