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May 5, 2010

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Smith Sets the Record Straight on Amnesty

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today responded to claims by Democrats that a massive amnesty would bolster the economy and help reduce the deficit.

May 4, 2010


Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Don't Legalize Terrorists


April 26, 2010


Monday, April 26, 2010

Smith on Arizona's New Law: "Good for the Governor and the legislature"


April 22, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Smith Applauds DOJ Decision to Appeal National Day of Prayer Ruling


April 22, 2010


Thursday, April 22, 2010

Smith, Issa Ask for Answers on Emissions Agreement


April 20, 2010


Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Smith-Forbes Resolution: National Day of Prayer is Constitutional


April 15, 2010

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today criticized the decision by U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb, which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional. 

April 15, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today commented on a reported $18 million settlement with employees who said that the company hired illegal immigrants to keep wages low.  According to news reports, the settlement affects about 48,000 current and former Mohawk workers. 

March 24, 2010

Washington, D.C. - In a letter today to Attorney General Eric Holder, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) urged the Justice Department to appeal a ruling that may order the release of Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi.

March 19, 2010

(Washington, DC) - Today on Capitol Hill, Members of Congress announced a new caucus that will focus on putting millions of Americans back to work. Currently, 15 million Americans are unemployed, while an estimated 8 million illegal immigrants are employed.