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If "Made in America" makes a comeback, it'll be on the farm with a bio-based economy, according to the head of the USDA.

Nebraska Congressmen have been listening to Obama Administration officials explaining the problems with the federal healthcare roll-out.

Two Nebraskans are in a unique position to compare Congress and the Legislature: U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and Rep. Adrian Smith. Each had eight years of experience in Lincoln before moving to Washington (Fischer this year; Smith, in 2007).

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., has voted against an attempt to eliminate the Essential Air Service program.

Congressman Adrian Smith is asking residents of central and western Nebraska to share comments and ideas on ways to reform Medicare and Social Security.

It's fair to blame Republicans in the House of Representatives for last year's failure to pass a new farm bill. The Democrat-controlled Senate passed its version, but House leadership wouldn't even bring its version up for a vote. This time, House Democrats shoulder most of the blame.

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., was disappointed that the House version of the Farm Bill was defeated, 195-234, on Thursday.

Congressman Adrian Smith was back in Nebraska's 3rd District this week, and he says getting a new Farm Bill deal reached remains a big priority for him.