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Economy

June 6, 2014
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The Constitution of the United States established three separate but equal branches of government. However, for some time the Executive Branch, under administrations of both parties, has been growing beyond its constitutional authority.
Issues:EconomyEnergyHomeland Security
June 2, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rules to reduce emissions from existing power plants by 30 percent:
May 23, 2014
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Earlier this year, I announced my Regulation Rewind project with the goal of identifying and addressing government-imposed burdens on the Third District.
Issues:AgricultureEconomySmall Business
April 17, 2014
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Last week, the House of Representatives passed a budget plan which honestly accounts for the federal government’s spending, proposes solutions to balance the budget in 10 years, and grow our economy.
Issues:BudgetEconomyJobs
March 14, 2014
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As I travel through the Third District, Nebraskans often tell me about how their lives and their businesses are negatively impacted by unnecessary federal regulations.
Issues:EconomyJobs
March 12, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is a recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Issues:EconomyJobs
February 28, 2014
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Everyone agrees our federal tax code is complicated, outdated, uncompetitive, and too often favors the politically well-connected. By simplifying the code we can improve compliance, encourage economic growth, and make our tax structure fairer for all Americans.
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
February 26, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement after House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) announced a comprehensive discussion draft of tax reform legislation:
February 21, 2014
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The American people want effective solutions to our national challenges, including the economy.
Issues:EconomyEnergyJobsTaxesTradeWays & Means
February 4, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after a new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office predicted the President’s health care law will reduce the number of full-time workers by roughly 2.3 million people, and the online exchanges will insure 1 million fewer people this year than previously estimated: