With pass on Senate bid, Smith hopes to serve as ‘strong voice’ in aim for Ways and Means chairman

Thursday, February 10, 2022 ~ Updated 9:06 PM

Eighth District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith quelled long-standing speculation Wednesday on whether he planned to run for Missouri’s soon-open U.S. Senate seat.

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