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January 30, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has sent a bipartisan letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation urging them to reform and maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program in the final FAA Reauthorization bill:

January 27, 2012
Columns

This past week President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Traditionally this speech has been a chance for the President to outline his agenda for the coming year. After more than three years of economic hardship, this was the time to chart a new path forward to put our nation back on a sounder fiscal and economic footing.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsTaxes
January 26, 2012
In Tuesday's State of the Union Speech, President Barack Obama called for a new minimum tax on multi-national American companies. The move perplexed Nebraska's Congressional delegation, which was seated together for the speech. Smith said that in effect, the president has asked Congress to exchange loopholes he doesn't like for new ones that he does.
Issues:EconomyTaxes
January 24, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“Strengthening our nation’s economy – creating jobs and putting Americans back to work – is the number one priority for Nebraskans,” said Smith. “But we aren’t looking for more of the same policies of the last three years – more government, more taxes, more stimulus spending. It hasn’t worked.

January 23, 2012
One KOTA Territory Congressman remains vigilant to promote a pro-growth agenda for 2012. Representative Adrian Smith says he and his colleagues took critical first steps to promote economic growth last year. However, the District Three Congressman says there is still a lot of work ahead.
Issues:Economy
January 18, 2012

Washington, D.C.Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after voting for H.J. Res. 98, which disapproves President Obama’s request to increase the statutory debt limit:

January 17, 2012

Washington, D.C.Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives gaveled in the Second Session of the 112th Congress:

December 30, 2011
Columns

As we close the book on 2011, there is no question political brinksmanship prevented opportunities for America to move forward. There were, however, consequential, bipartisan accomplishments which will benefit the country. One area where Republicans and Democrats, Congress and the White House were all able to come together was advancing an aggressive trade agenda.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsTradeWays & Means
December 16, 2011
Columns

As families and loved ones gather across the Third District over the coming days to celebrate Christmas, I want to extend my season’s greetings to you and your family. During this time of year, our thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women, and certainly their families, who sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms.

Issues:DefenseEconomyVeterans