Rural Development
More on Rural Development
June 23, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today reacted to the report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the consequences of a 2007 restriction on horse processing.
June 21, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) urging the agency to issue its overdue report on the 2007 horse processing ban.
June 10, 2011
Since the beginning of June, the Missouri and Platte River systems which span across the Third District have flooded many of our neighbors' homes and businesses.
Issues: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.
Issues:Rural 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
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.
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).
Issues:EnergyRural Development
February 10, 2011
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined the General Aviation Caucus for the 112th Congress.
February 4, 2011
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