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Rural Development

May 9, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) sent a letter to the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging the agency to keep in mind the impact on local communities when considering the closing or consolidation of a rural mail facility.
April 15, 2011
Speech
With the government funded for the rest of the fiscal year, Congress can focus on solving the other problems which daily impact Nebraska families, workers and businesses.
Issues:BudgetEconomyEnergyJobsRural Development
March 15, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement in support of National Agriculture Week, which is celebrated from March 13-19, 2011.
March 4, 2011
Columns
The average price of gas soared last week to $3.38 a gallon, 68 cents higher than this time a year ago. With unrest continuing in the Middle East, it is likely energy costs will continue to rise.
Issues:EconomyEnergyJobsRural Development
February 22, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), today reintroduced the Small Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act (H.R. 795).
February 10, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined the General Aviation Caucus for the 112th Congress.
February 4, 2011
Columns
Farmers and ranchers remain our nation's first conservationists. Nebraska's farmers and ranchers recognize the responsibility of good stewardship toward their land.
Issues:AgricultureRural Development
November 12, 2010
Columns
Throughout our nation's history innovators and entrepreneurs have played an integral role in creating American jobs, increasing productivity, and moving our economy forward.
Issues:AgricultureEducationRural DevelopmentTaxes
October 15, 2010
Columns
Over the last two years, the EPA has proposed burdensome new air and water regulations on everything from irrigation canals to methane from cows.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsRural Development