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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4h

Nearly 78,252 federal workers in Washington state face furloughs or missed paychecks under the Republican shutdown. This is straining household budgets and weakening local economies.

Republicans need to come back to the table, do their jobs, and deliver real solutions for the American people.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 6h

I joined @kiro7seattle.bsky.social Monday morning to discuss the concerning Republican shutdown of the government.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 7h

These cuts must be reversed immediately.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 7h

The Trump Administration's cancellation of more than $7.5 billion in funding and 223 energy projects across the country is devastating to Washington State, and will increase energy costs, cut more than 10,000 good-paying jobs, and move us away from energy independence.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 7h

I stood alongside my fellow Democratic colleagues to denounce the Department of Energy's unlawful termination of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 8h

Mass firings of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks, and disaster preparedness puts our nation at risk. We are less safe and less secure because of the recklessness and chaos of the Trump Administration.

Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 8h

250,000 federal employees have already missed their scheduled paychecks, with another 2 million set to miss pay this week if this government shutdown continues.

Republicans need to come back to work, negotiate with Democrats, and deliver results for the American people.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 10h

Trump's focus is on petty partisanship and punishing those who disagree with him.

His inability to work across the aisle is going to cause more than 78,000 federal workers who live in Washington state to miss paychecks.

Trump's inability to work across the aisle could cause 78,000+ federal workers in WA to miss pay

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 2d

Fact: Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Fact: Republicans are trying to take away healthcare from 15 million Americans.

Fact: Health care costs are rising because Republicans are letting health care tax credits expire.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 3d

Democrats want to help working people.

Republicans want to help billionaires.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4d

President Trump is very vocally targeting Democratic projects as retaliation for disagreement. It's bad governance, and its going to raise costs for people across this country.

President Trump is very vocally targeting Democratic projects as retaliation for disagreement.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4d

The fight over health care is incredibly important, but his shutdown battle is about more than just health care. President Trump has abused the living crap out of his power, and if we don't rein him in, our republic is at risk.

Trump has abused the crap out of his power, and if we don't rein him in, our republic is at risk.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4d

For more information on how to apply, visit adamsmith.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.

Military Academy Nominations

The deadline to submit an application for a military academy nomination is October 17, 2025.It is an honor for me to nominate several outstanding young men and women each year to the United States military academies. The academies provide an excellent education and an exceptional opportunity to serve our country.The four service academies for which I make nominations:

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4d

It is an honor for me to nominate several outstanding young men and women each year to the United States military academies. The deadline to submit an application for a military academy nomination is Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 4d

Trump is persecuting Letitia James for finally holding him accountable.

He is just trashing the Constitution and turning us into an autocracy.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

On Trump’s extreme, partisan budget:

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

I applaud @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social for standing up to fight for health care and it's embarrassing how the other side of the aisle behaves sometimes.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

My statement on the agreement of the first phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire framework:

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

Will House and Senate Republicans ever stand up to Donald Trump?

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

At my town hall earlier this week, Lizza asked about what more she can be doing. I talked with her about making a difference as a citizen.

Did you miss my town hall earlier this week? I'm hosting another one tonight: adamsmith.house.gov/live

Virtual Town Hall

Next Virtual Town Hall will be Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. PT.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

I understand that this government shutdown is a difficult time, but my office is here to help you. To learn more about how this impacts your health care, Social Security benefits, and more, visit storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/....

2025 Government Shutdown

A government shutdown could impact a variety of services and programs that your family and your neighbors use everyday.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 5d

“I am deeply concerned ... that service members & DoD civilians are being targeted & harassed online for expressing personal or political views. Alarmingly, some of this harassment comes from within DoD itself ... & has included instances of doxxing... ."
- Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

Republicans need to begin negotiations with Democrats instead of simply insisting we vote for legislation that's in the worst interest for the American people. That is not a path forward.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 5d

We have to rein in Trump's power to protect our constitutional republic.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 6d

Republicans cut Medicaid, targeted Medicare, defunded Planned Parenthood, and gutted cancer research – leaving millions of Americans without the care they need. I’m fighting to stop the Republican war on health care.

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