Rural Development
More on Rural Development
February 20, 2014
Doug Kennedy
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith has introduced a bill that would repeal the portion of the federal health care law which places time limits on certain patients at certain hospitals.
February 7, 2014
Rural Nebraska truly is the heartland of America. I grew up here, and would never live anywhere else. While there are many advantages and benefits to living in rural areas, there are also challenges.
February 6, 2014
Lauren Conley
Many rural hospitals are praising Congressman Adrian Smith's most recent legislation. He introduced the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act today, that would repeal the 96-hour rule.
Issues:Health CareRural Development
February 5, 2014
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act which would repeal the burdensome 96-Hour rule now being enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
December 13, 2013
There is a significant shortage of physicians, particularly primary care physicians, in rural areas which hurts communities in places like Nebraska’s Third District. There are three or fewer primary care physicians in 45 of the 75 counties in our district.
Issues:Health CareRural Development
August 1, 2013
Robert Pore
U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., has voted against an attempt to eliminate the Essential Air Service program.
July 8, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced H.R. 2615, the Securing Access to Rural Postal Services Act along with Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC).
Issues:Rural Development
March 20, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) will serve as co-chairmen of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Caucus for the 113th Congress.
Issues:Rural Development
September 19, 2012
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today encouraging constituents to participate in United States Postal Service (USPS) surveys on reduced retail hours at certain post office locations:
Issues:Rural Development
September 5, 2012
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after launching an official website of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Caucus, which he co-chairs with Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT):
Issues:Rural Development