Rep. Adam Smith to address chamber in Tukwila on Friday


August 6, 2012 · 12:13 PM

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce August Membership Luncheon, on Friday, Aug. 10.

Smith plans to give a congressional update and will focus on the debt and deficit situation that is so severely impacting our economy. Audience members are encouraged to bring questions and provide comments about federal issues you want to share your opinion on and ask him to prioritize, according to the chamber.

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes Tukwila. Now in his eighth term, he serves as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he advocates for military personnel and their families,

The luncheon is11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 15920 W. Valley Highway, Tukwila. Lunch is $20 paid in advance or $35 paid at the door. The luncheon is ponsored by Aesthetic Rejuvenation by Dr. Brecht, Clean Scapes, Cox Financial, Mendoza Law Center, Republic Services, T-Mobile, and Waste Management.

Register online http://swkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=55729
or call the chamber at 206-575-1633.

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