Congressman Smith to Host 9th District Day

For Immediate Release:

Friday, April 12, 2013

Contact: Ben Halle, 202-570-2771

ADVISORY: Congressman Adam Smith to Host 9th District Day

Washington D.C. – Every year, Congressman Adam Smith hosts Ninth District Day, an event that brings together Washington state constituents, policy experts, and media leaders in Washington D.C.   The objective of the event is to inform constituents and members of Washington state’s 9^th Congressional District on issues ranging from foreign policy and the budget, to other domestic priorities and this year’s congressional agenda.  The speakers will provide attendees with an opportunity to gain insight into how the government works.  This year, confirmed speakers include:

Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

David Gregory, Meet the Press moderator

Buck McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee

Winnie Satchelberg, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Center for American Progress

Ellen McClain, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trans-border Affairs, Department of Homeland Security

This bipartisan group of speakers will provide valuable insights and perspectives as to how the federal government operates.  Each speaker will talk for 10 to 15 minutes, and followed by a 5 to 10 minute question and answer session. 

Who: Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, constituents of Washington’s 9^th District, Media and Policy leaders

Where: Congressional Meeting Room South (CVC-217) Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C. 20515

When:  Thursday, May 9, 2013

To RSVP for this event, visit Congressman Smith’s website here.  If press, please RSVP to Ben Halle at benjamin.halle@mail.house.gov