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September 5, 2014
Many Nebraskans depend on the Social Security and Medicare benefits they have earned by paying into these programs throughout their careers.
March 6, 2014
Many Nebraskans depend on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans to meet their health care needs and the cost of prescription drugs. These plans are also examples of how fiscally responsible market-based reforms can reduce health care costs and should serve as a model for reforming other government programs.
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February 11, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today made the following statement after voting against legislation to increase the federal debt ceiling:
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January 28, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) said he was “disappointed” by President Obama’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on January 28, 2014.
January 15, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. The legislation would fund the federal government at levels set by the Murray-Ryan Budget, which Congressman Smith voted against in December.
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December 12, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after voting against H.J. Res. 59, the Murray-Ryan Budget Agreement:
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October 17, 2013
After 16 days of stalemate, Congress and the President agreed to temporarily reopen the government and avoid default. While this solution is far from ideal, it was the only remaining option to continue negotiations over our long term fiscal challenges, including the President’s health care law.
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October 16, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting for an amended version of H.R. 2775, to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling. The legislation also establishes a conference committee to negotiate a bipartisan 10-year budget by December 13, 2013, and prevents fraud by requiring income verification to qualify for Obamacare subsidies.
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