Rural Development
November 29, 2011
The Kearney Hub praises Smith's rural hydroelectric proposal which would encourage development of smaller hydroelectric generating facilities.
November 17, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement following passage of a conference report which would allow for the restoration of USDA-sponsored inspections of horse processing facilities:
Issues:AgricultureRural Development
October 14, 2011
After nearly five years of delay and political gamesmanship the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea finally passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. It was a pivotal moment for America’s economy. With these agreements our economic and national security will be strengthened; and more opportunity will be created for our farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and workers.
October 7, 2011
The U.S. Postal Service is an integral part of American life, especially in rural communities.
Issues:BudgetRural Development
August 13, 2011
The month-long celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National Park Service kicked off at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Congressman Adrian Smith spoke about the importance of parks.
Issues:EconomyJobsRural Development
July 13, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today sent a letter in support of Governor Dave Heineman’s request for President Obama to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the areas affected by recent flooding and storms.
Issues:Rural Development
July 8, 2011
Small streams and irrigation canals are rarely considered resources to generate hydropower. In reality, the future of hydropower lies in these nontraditional sources.
Issues:EnergyRural Development
June 23, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today reacted to the report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the consequences of a 2007 restriction on horse processing.
June 21, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) urging the agency to issue its overdue report on the 2007 horse processing ban.
June 10, 2011
Since the beginning of June, the Missouri and Platte River systems which span across the Third District have flooded many of our neighbors' homes and businesses.
Issues:Rural Development