Vilar Whistleblower Says Bear Stearns Threatened Him, Forced His Departure Sep 17, 2009
He said he is working with the office of U.S. Representative Christopher Smith, a New Jersey Republican, to try to bring scrutiny to Bear Stearnss actions in the Vilar case. A lawyer for JPMorgan called Ross to offer to settle the case, with Ross paying $75,000 on the Bear Stearns loan, the broker said. (Bloomberg -- US)
New budget discriminates based on age Jul 6, 2009
Republicans Frank LoBiondo, Christopher Smith and Leonard Lance deserve, in my mind, to be impeached, or recalled. Along with five other Republicans, they helped the House pass a bill that is effectively a "light-switch" tax, meaning a tax on every state resident or business that has the temerity to turn their lights on or use electricity in any form. (NJ.com -- Times)
Brazil suspends N.J. father's custody of boy Jun 3, 2009
Christopher Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, was en route to Brazil on Tuesday evening to ensure the handover goes smoothly. Smith first intervened in Goldman's case in February, accompanying him to Brazil after the courts there allowed Goldman to meet with his son for the first time in nearly five years. (MSNBC -- International)
Brazil Justice Denies Immediate Custody To NJ Dad Jun 3, 2009
"It was a remarkable moment. Both father and son hugged. There was no doubt there was a bond there," said Congressman Christopher Smith. . (CBS 2, NY)
Lawyer: NJ man wins custody of son taken to Brazil Jun 2, 2009
Christopher Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, intervened in Goldman's case in February and traveled to Brazil with him. While Smith was there, Goldman was able to meet with his son for the first time in nearly five years. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
38 Republicans Vote Against GOP's Alternative Budget Apr 3, 2009
Christopher Smith, New Jersey. Mark Souder, Indiana. (Newsmax)
Obama ends Bush limits on stem cell research Mar 10, 2009
Representative Christopher Smith, Republican of New Jersey said Sunday that he did not think that lawmakers were ready to overturn the embryo experiment ban. "For Congress to say that the new guinea pig will be human embryos, most Americans will find that highly offensive," Smith said. (International Herald Tribune)
2 U.S. sailors face murder charges in Mexico Feb 12, 2009
Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) about his efforts to help a New Jersey father, David Goldman, reunite with his 8-year-old son in Brazil in the midst of a bitter custody battle. NBC World Blog. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
N.J. man finally gets to see his son in Brazil Feb 10, 2009
Christopher Smith described the reunion between David Goldman and his son, Sean, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press from Rio de Janiero. Smith said he attended the reunion for security reasons. (MSNBC -- International)
American gets OK to visit son in Brazil Feb 7, 2009
Christopher Smith, R-N.J., arrive in Brasilia, Brazil, on Thursday. Goldman worked out a deal with Brazilian officials to see his son, who was taken to Brazil four years ago by Goldman's then wife. (MSNBC -- International)
