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September 11, 2015
Holding federal agencies accountable is a key responsibility of Congress. Unfortunately, the Obama administration has complicated these efforts by ignoring the Constitution’s separation of powers, bypassing the American people’s elected representatives, and taking unilateral executive action.
Issues:DefenseHealth Care
July 31, 2015
One of the greatest challenges we face in our country, especially in rural areas, is access to quality health care. Unfortunately, the President’s health care law and the continuous flow of red tape from federal agencies continue to threaten the ability of Americans to receive the care they need.
Issues:Health Care
July 30, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) hosted a briefing today in conjunction with the Council for Affordable Health Coverage to educate congressional staff on significant concerns with the Affordable Care Act’s Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
July 28, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) participated today in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on rural health disparities in which Shannon Sorensen, CEO of Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska, testified as an invited witness.
Issues:Health Care
June 26, 2015
This week, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling in King v. Burwell. Americans have awaited the Court’s decision for months, and many hoped this case could serve as a needed check on the Obama administration’s health care overreach. Unfortunately, the Court dealt a setback to both the rule of law and the American people by ruling in favor of the administration.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
June 25, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in King v. Burwell, upholding Obamacare subsidies.
Issues:Health Care
June 10, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) questioned HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell about CoOportunity Health’s liquidation in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today on Obamacare implementation and the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
Issues:Health Care
June 5, 2015
With the impending King v. Burwell decision and recent data released by the White House predicting more Obamacare premium hikes in 2016, House Republicans will continue offering fresh policy solutions to restore consumer choice in health care.
Issues:Health Care
April 14, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) participated today in a House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing on the individual and employer mandates in President Obama’s health care law.
Issues:Health Care
March 27, 2015
This week, the House of Representatives passed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With our national debt now exceeding $18 trillion, we must put a plan in place to cut waste and balance the books.
Issues:BudgetHealth Care