Summary: Washington state Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) is embarking on his second term as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. This year is different though, because Democrats also hold the Senate. Smith says the Defense budget will nevertheless be hard fought this year, but vows the committee will get it done. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione talked with Smith about his upcoming priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
