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Smith Statement Condemning President Trump’s Executive Action to Block Refugees and Suspend Visas

January 30, 2017

Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to President Trump’s irresponsible executive order regarding refugees and visas: “President Trump’s reckless executive order on refugees and visa restrictions is contrary to America’s founding principles and threatens our nation’s security. The President has chosen to act in direct contrast to our nation’s proud history of … READ MORE

Smith Statement on President Trump’s Misguided Immigration Executive Order

January 28, 2017

Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of immigration focused executive actions today: “The immigration system in the United States is broken and needs to be reformed. Building unnecessary walls, attacking local law enforcement by threatening grant funding, demanding costly mass deportation, and damaging relationships … READ MORE

KOMO News Connect to Congress: Rep. Adam Smith talks presidential politics and more

April 25, 2016

ICYMI: I was on KOMO’s Connect to Congress program on last week in Washington, DC, where I discussed my efforts as a member of the Democrat Whip’s Task Force on Income Inequality, my support for criminal justice reform, my work to end the detention bed mandate, and a few news stories of the day. Source: … READ MORE

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Sep 1

Welcome back to school for the many Washington sta

Welcome back to school for the many Washington state children who return to the classroom this week and next! #DYK that poor oral health can affect a child's learning? Dental pain can impact school attendance, behavior and self-esteem - not to mention sleep patterns, nutrition and child's ability to thrive. #teethmatter

Welcome back to school for the many Washington state children who return to the classroom this week and next! #DYK that poor oral health can affect a child's learning? Dental pain can impact school attendance, behavior and self-esteem - not to mention sleep patterns, nutrition and child's ability to thrive. #teethmatter ...

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Aug 24

Fluoride is found in many places, including rocks,

Fluoride is found in many places, including rocks, soil and groundwater. Community water fluoridation provides the right balance of fluoride to our public drinking water to help protect teeth against cavity-causing germs. #teethmatter

Fluoride is found in many places, including rocks, soil and groundwater. Community water fluoridation provides the right balance of fluoride to our public drinking water to help protect teeth against cavity-causing germs. #teethmatter ...

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Aug 13

Thanks to the caring and professional staff, commu

Thanks to the caring and professional staff, community health centers promote health equity by providing culturally competent and compassionate care for all who walk through their doors. That includes more than 1.2 million Washington state residents each year. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021

Thanks to the caring and professional staff, community health centers promote health equity by providing culturally competent and compassionate care for all who walk through their doors. That includes more than 1.2 million Washington state residents each year. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 ...

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Aug 13

Health care providers and clinic staff, patients,

Health care providers and clinic staff, patients, funders, health care advocates, community leaders, and state, federal and local agencies and organizations work together to support community health centers and ensure they continue to deliver quality care that meets the needs of the community. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021

Health care providers and clinic staff, patients, funders, health care advocates, community leaders, and state, federal and local agencies and organizations work together to support community health centers and ensure they continue to deliver quality care that meets the needs of the community. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 ...

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Aug 11

Community health centers are rooted in communities

Community health centers are rooted in communities, providing competent, compassionate and high-quality care that meets the needs of the patients who rely on CHCs for their medical, behavioral health and oral health care needs. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 #teethmatter

Community health centers are rooted in communities, providing competent, compassionate and high-quality care that meets the needs of the patients who rely on CHCs for their medical, behavioral health and oral health care needs. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 #teethmatter ...

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Aug 10

Social factors like income, education, housing, ac

Social factors like income, education, housing, access to healthy foods and discrimination can influence overall health as much as health insurance coverage and behavior. Community health centers recognize that, taking approaches that support ways to address social determinants of health. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021

Social factors like income, education, housing, access to healthy foods and discrimination can influence overall health as much as health insurance coverage and behavior. Community health centers recognize that, taking approaches that support ways to address social determinants of health. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 ...

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Aug 9

August 8-14 is National Health Center Week. Commun

August 8-14 is National Health Center Week. Community Health Centers increase access to timely primary care, playing an important role in reducing costly, avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays and advancing health equity. #ValueCHCs #NHCW21

August 8-14 is National Health Center Week. Community Health Centers increase access to timely primary care, playing an important role in reducing costly, avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays and advancing health equity. #ValueCHCs #NHCW21 ...

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Aug 5

Water fluoridation benefits everyone in the commun

Water fluoridation benefits everyone in the community by strengthening teeth against cavity-causing germs. But adding the right balance of fluoride is especially beneficial for our lower income and underserved neighbors who disproportionately face barriers to access preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. #teethmatter

Water fluoridation benefits everyone in the community by strengthening teeth against cavity-causing germs. But adding the right balance of fluoride is especially beneficial for our lower income and underserved neighbors who disproportionately face barriers to access preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. #teethmatter ...

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Jul 30

Happy 56th birthday #Medicaid and #Medicare. Washi

Happy 56th birthday #Medicaid and #Medicare. Washington state is fortunate that its Medicaid program, Apple Health, provides dental coverage for both children and adults. But it's not necessarily the same situation for adults in other parts of the US. It's time for national #Medicaid and #Medicare policy to recognize that oral health IS health and dental coverage IS health coverage. #Medicaid56 #teethmatter

Happy 56th birthday #Medicaid and #Medicare. Washington state is fortunate that its Medicaid program, Apple Health, provides dental coverage for both children and adults. But it's not necessarily the same situation for adults in other parts of the US. It's time for national #Medicaid and #Medicare policy to recognize that oral health IS health and dental coverage IS health coverage. #Medicaid56 #teethmatter ...

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Jul 23

The temperature is climbing again. Don't forget to

The temperature is climbing again. Don't forget to drink water (an added bonus if it is fluoridated water) to quench thirst and stay hydrated. #teethmatter

The temperature is climbing again. Don't forget to drink water (an added bonus if it is fluoridated water) to quench thirst and stay hydrated. #teethmatter ...

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Jun 25

Washington state will experience some of the highe

Washington state will experience some of the highest temperatures recorded in the coming days. Please remember to #choosewater - fluoridated water is best - as a sugar-free way to remain hydrated, refreshed and cool. #teethmatter

Washington state will experience some of the highest temperatures recorded in the coming days. Please remember to #choosewater - fluoridated water is best - as a sugar-free way to remain hydrated, refreshed and cool. #teethmatter ...

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Jun 10

You're not healthy without a healthy mouth. Poor o

You're not healthy without a healthy mouth. Poor oral health can impact diabetes, heart health and other chronic conditions. It's time to return the mouth to the body and recognize that oral health IS health and that dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter http://ow.ly/iquH50F7FT9

You're not healthy without a healthy mouth. Poor oral health can impact diabetes, heart health and other chronic conditions. It's time to return the mouth to the body and recognize that oral health IS health and that dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter http://ow.ly/iquH50F7FT9 ...

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May 13

Water fluoridation benefits people of all ages and

Water fluoridation benefits people of all ages and income levels. But #DYK that older adults today are retaining more of their original teeth than in previous generations thanks in large part to water fluoridation and advances in dental care? #teethmatter

Water fluoridation benefits people of all ages and income levels. But #DYK that older adults today are retaining more of their original teeth than in previous generations thanks in large part to water fluoridation and advances in dental care? #teethmatter ...

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Rep. Smith Secures Over $8 Million For Community Projects in the 9th District

July 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $8,148,000 million in the FY 2022 House appropriations bills for ten community projects in the 9th District. “I am thrilled the House appropriations bills includes funding for the ten projects I submitted that will help address growing inequities and underinvestment in our communities,” said Rep. Adam … READ MORE

Rep. Smith Secures $20 Million For Transportation Projects in the 9th District

July 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $20 million in funding for eleven transportation-related projects in the Ninth District as part of the INVEST in America Act that passed the House today. “I am proud to have secured funding for eleven transportation projects in the Ninth District in the INVEST in America Act,” said … READ MORE

Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Requests for 2022

May 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) submitted Community Project Funding requests to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration in the FY 2022 appropriations bill. Each Representative may request funding for up to ten projects in their community for fiscal year 2022. “I am proud to submit requests for these ten critical projects in Washington’s … READ MORE

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