Congressman Chris Smith today denounced one of the first acts of newly sworn in President Barack Obama, who issued an edict that will force U.S. taxpayers to subsidize organizations that perform and promote abortion around the world.
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Congressman Chris Smith was one of the key speakers to address hundreds of thousands of marchers from across the nation who descended on the National Mall today to express their support for unborn children, and opposition to expected large-scale expansion of abortion policies from newly elected President Barack Obama. “Each of you are an integral part of the greatest human rights struggle on the face of the earth – the right to life movement – a selfless expression of tangible love, compassion a...
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Congressman Chris Smith today took to the floor of the House of Representatives to extol the virtues of Catholic education, as H. Res. 39, entitled “Honoring Catholic Schools,” was unanimously passed by Congress.
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Congressman Chris Smith kicked off the first session of the Congressional Caucus on Human Trafficking this week for the 111th Congress, outlining past successes and offering a preview to future challenges.
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Congressman Chris Smith today announced that a federal grant has been awarded to the Freehold Fire Department by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Congressman Chris Smith today voted for H. Res. 34, a resolution recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States strong support for Israel. The measure passed the House this afternoon. Congressman Smith is a cosponsor of the resolution.
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U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) was a guest at the White House today to witness the reauthorization of his Trafficking Victims Protection Act, (TVPA) legislation the Congressman wrote in 2000.
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Congressman Chris Smith, whose Fourth Congressional District contains more than half of Fort Dix where the plotters conspired to kill U.S. service members last year, called today’s convictions of five men on conspiracy and weapons charges a blow to would-be terrorists here at home in the United States.
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U.S. Congressman Chris Smith was presented today with an award for his leadership and commitment to help save and improve the lives of people living in war-torn countries by the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), a group known for its work to clear landmines from civilian areas and assist victims of landmines.
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When Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President in January and the new 111th Congress convenes, fixing our country’s health care system will be a top priority, and for good reason: our nation is facing the public health version of a “perfect storm.” The wave of retiring baby boomers, combined with a stressed Social Security program, a strained Medicare safety net, and a health insurance system that leaves millions without coverage will create massive challenges for the next president.
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