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Smith Announces 2018 Excellence in Economic Development Awards

May 7, 2018

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the 2018 Excellence in Economic Development awards. The competition is open to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Third District who strengthen Nebraska’s economy through innovation, hard work, creativity, entrepreneurship, or historic preservation.

Issues:EconomyRural DevelopmentSmall Business

Commercial Air Service Is Good for Nebraska

May 4, 2018

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Commercial air service is vital to our nation’s economy and this is especially true in rural parts of the country. Regular flights into and out of geographically isolated regions like Nebraska’s Third District provide a lifeline connecting our community to the rest of the nation, which is absolutely necessary to a vibrant economy.

Issues:EconomyJobsTransportation

Balancing the Federal Budget

April 13, 2018

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This week, the House of Representatives considered H.J.Res. 2 to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget. This would be an important first step toward rectifying our financial situation because we have a long road ahead if we intend to pay back the more than $21 trillion in debt we currently owe.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsSocial SecurityTaxes

Smith Statement on Passage of “Grain Glitch” Fix

March 22, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a member of the Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement today after voting to address the “grain glitch” as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.

Issues:AgricultureBudgetEconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means

Closing the Jobs Gap

March 9, 2018

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One of the most common concerns I hear while traveling the Third District is the roadblocks employers are facing in finding qualified workers. Considering the high number of Americans currently sitting on the economic sidelines, we have a great opportunity before us to close the jobs gap and help more people experience prosperity.

Issues:EconomyJobsWays & Means

Smith Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

March 8, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump announced his decision to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyTradeWays & Means

Trade is Crucial to a Growing Economy

March 2, 2018

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The next round of NAFTA negotiations is underway in Mexico City, and I am part of the bipartisan congressional delegation traveling to these talks to stress the importance of this agreement to America’s economic future.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyTradeWays & Means

Why I Could Not Support the Budget Deal

February 9, 2018

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The congressional budgeting process is broken. By continually passing short-term funding bills and driving up spending levels, we are abdicating the constitutional power of the purse.

Issues:BudgetDefenseEconomy

Smith Statement on Budget Deal

February 9, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting against the budget deal.

Issues:BudgetEconomy

Smith Statement on President Trump's First State of the Union Address

January 30, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement this evening in response to President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

Issues:EconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means

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