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The National Defense Authorization Act passed by a 375-34 vote. In the hour of debate preceding the vote, most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle spoke in favor of the bill. (AP Photo)

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House sends defense policy bill to Senate with 375-34 vote

Jacqueline Klimas · December 2, 2016 4:41 pm

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., said that the U.S. can't afford its nuclear stockpiles and could project the same level of deterrence with a smaller number of them. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Top House Dem says ‘nobody knows’ what Trump’s foreign policy is

Kyle Feldscher · November 17, 2016 2:41 pm

A House Democrat is asking the House Armed Services Committee to hold a hearing on recent reports of hazing at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

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Dem demands hearing after hazing of Muslim recruits

Jacqueline Klimas · October 28, 2016 3:39 pm

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., said that the U.S. can't afford its nuclear stockpiles and could project the same level of deterrence with a smaller number of them. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

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Rep. Adam Smith wants a smaller nuclear arsenal

Jacqueline Klimas · September 22, 2016 8:28 pm

Republicans argued that releasing detainees from Guantanamo Bay puts the nation's national security at risk if detainees engage in terrorism following their transfer. (AP Photo/Ben Fox)

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House approves bill to ban Gitmo transfers for remainder of Obama’s term

Jacqueline Klimas · September 15, 2016 2:28 pm

"The premise is simple. To succeed against our present and future challenges, we need flatter, faster-moving and more flexible organizations," John McCain said. (AP Photo)

White House and Congress clash over Cyber Command

Rudy Takala · July 11, 2016 4:01 am

Adam Smith said increasing funding without any way to sustain that funding is no help to service members today or in the future. (AP Photo)

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Rep. Adam Smith sides with Senate on defense spending plan

Jacqueline Klimas · July 6, 2016 4:47 pm

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., said he voted against the National Defense Authorization Act's final passage because it puts the country on a "fiscal path to nowhere." (AP Photo)

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House passes defense policy bill despite Democrats’ objections

Jacqueline Klimas · May 18, 2016 9:07 pm

"I do not want to give the department the open-ended authority to pursue another BRAC round that will incur significant up front costs when we do not have room in our budget over the next year to afford many fundamental readiness investments," Kelly Ayotte said. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

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Senate panel shoots down Pentagon request to close bases

Jacqueline Klimas · May 10, 2016 7:34 pm

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Smith opposes Thornberry’s Pentagon reform bill

Jacqueline Klimas · March 17, 2016 1:25 pm

Negotiations between Sen. John McCain, left, Rep. Mac Thornberry should be "fascinating," Rep. Adam Smith says.

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Who knew acquisition reform had such personality?

Tara Copp · July 9, 2015 4:45 pm

Democrats claim latest House Benghazi panel just a GOP ‘fishing expedition’

Democrats claim latest House Benghazi panel just a GOP ‘fishing expedition’

Sean Lengell · September 17, 2014 9:00 am