Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR)

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	Smith Advocates Greater Identity Theft Protections Senator Gordon Smith has led a bipartisan coalition of Senate Commerce Committee leaders to introduce comprehensive legislation that protects consumers from identity theft. The Identity Theft Protection Act sets national standards for notifying consumers of data breaches, requires businesses to improve their safeguards for sensitive consumer information, gives consumers the right to freeze their credit reports to thwart identity theft, and limits the solicitation of Social Security numbers. Smith Visits Oregon Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan During the week of March 21st 2005, Senator Gordon Smith traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan to meet with Oregon troops, review security forces, and discuss political developments with top leaders. Shown above is a photo taken during Smith’s visit with Oregon troops in Kabul, Afghanistan. During his time there, he met with top officials of the Afghan government to discuss human rights, the illegal narcotics trade, and issues related to future peace and stability in Afghanistan. Smith toured the special forces training facility in Amman, Jordan and met with Jordanian leaders. He then traveled to Kirkuk, Iraq where he visited Oregon troops and met with the commanding general of the multinational forces. Smith also met with the leading Shia political leader, Ibrahim al-Jafari and discussed the recent Iraqi elections, developing political situation, economic issues, and matters relating to the future of the Iraqi government Senators Smith and Wyden Introduce Joint Agenda for Oregon Extending their shared priorities beyond Oregon’s borders, U.S. Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden announced their joint legislative plan for the 109th Congress (2005-2006): a “Bipartisan Agenda for Oregon.” Smith and Wyden both serve on the Senate Committee on Finance, which oversees many areas of health care and tax policy the Senators intend to address. Helping Americans Buy Their First Homes Realizing the dream of homeownership is one of the greatest moments in a lifetime. Senator Smith is working to pass four bills which will go a long way toward increasing the number of American homeowners: The First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act would provide a tax credit to help pay for a first-time home purchase. The Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act would make mortgage insurance tax deductible. The New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act would create an expanded tax credit available to home developers who build in low-income areas and sell to low-income individuals and families. Soon to be introduced legislation that will allow Federal Housing Administration (FHA) homebuyers to purchase homes with zero down payment.	RECENT ISSUES Smith, Wyden Secure Funds For Community Development, Transportation Projects Senate Approves Creation of National Tsunami Warning Smith Statement on Retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Smith, Rockefeller Introduce Bill to Increase Competition, Provide Greater Consumer Choice in Home Entertainment Smith, Wyden Secure Funds For Oregon, OSU Ag Projects Smith Resolution Commemorates U.S. Forest Service’s 100th Anniversary Senate Committee Approves Funding for Oregon Energy and Water Projects Smith Examines Skyrocketing Energy Prices and Their Effects on Elderly Smith Convenes Oregon Lawmakers to Discuss Portland Airbase Closure Smith, Wyden Secure Funds For Oregon Natural Resource Projects Smith Holds Stem Cell Hearing Smith Bill Secures Retirement for Americans Smith Bill Focuses on Domestic Hunger Smith Supports Bordonaro Nomination as Ambassador to Malta Smith Introduces Spyware Prevention Bill Smith Introduces Legislation to Protect Low-Income Taxpayers from Unscrupulous Loan Providers Smith, Wyden Advocate Deschutes River Conservancy in Water and Power Subcommittee Smith, Wyden Announce Support for National Drought Preparedness Act Smith “Junk Fax” Prevention Act Passes the Senate Commerce Committee Smith Pushes “Junk Fax” Prevention in Commerce Subcommittee Smith Bill Extends Drought Provisions Smith to Travel to Iraq and Afghanistan Smith Medicaid Amendment Passes Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan Testifies Before Aging Commitee Smith Boosts Student Aid Programs Federal Trade Commission Reports to Smith on Diesel Fuel Price Spikes Smith Plans Floor Amendment to Defeat Medicaid Budget Cuts Smith Wins Relief for Disabled on Welfare Smith Introduces REMIC Modernization Act Smith Introduces Renewable Energy Bill Smith Examines Transition of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Smith Introduces Military Adoption Bill Smith Calls for Investigation into West Coast Diesel Fuel Prices Smith Behind Effort to Accelerate Stem Cell Research Smith Introduces HIV Treatment Bill Smith Proposes Creation of Medicaid Commission Smith Opposed to BPA Provisions in President’s Budget Smith Statement on The President’s Provisions for Columbia River Channel Deepening Smith Joins Fight for Greater Military Benefits Today in the Senate This Day in Oregon History Use Your Frequent Flyer Miles to Support our Troops Click here to see how you can donate your unused frequent flyer miles to bring some of our fighting men and women home for a much needed break with their families. Oregonians who think that their 2003 tax refund check was returned to the post office can call the IRS toll-free assitance line at 1-800-829-1040 or visit the IRS website.

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