In the News
January 26, 2012
In Tuesday's State of the Union Speech, President Barack Obama called for a new minimum tax on multi-national American companies. The move perplexed Nebraska's Congressional delegation, which was seated together for the speech. Smith said that in effect, the president has asked Congress to exchange loopholes he doesn't like for new ones that he does.
January 23, 2012
One KOTA Territory Congressman remains vigilant to promote a pro-growth agenda for 2012. Representative Adrian Smith says he and his colleagues took critical first steps to promote economic growth last year. However, the District Three Congressman says there is still a lot of work ahead.
Issues:Economy
January 5, 2012
Chadron and Alliance will host community forums on the VA's proposal to close its Hot Springs facility Friday at 1 and 5 p.m. respectively. These meetings are being hosted in response to Rep.Smith's request to the acting director of the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Steve DiStasio, calling for an additional public meeting to address the VA proposal.
Issues:Health CareVeterans
January 2, 2012
The Grand Island Indpendent ranks the top 10 ag/environment news stories of 2011. Among them: passage of the free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea which Rep. Smith was insturmental in seeing through.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
December 21, 2011
Third District Rep. Adrian Smith and 152 other members of Congress are urging Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to re-evaluate a proposed rule that would place restrictions on youth participation in agriculture.
Issues:Agriculture
December 16, 2011
Community members say they won't let it happen without a fight. And a KOTA Territory congressman says he's a part of that fight to keep the Hot Springs Medical Center open. Congressman Adrian Smith says a proposed closure of the VA hospital in Hot Springs would have a detrimental effect on thousands of veterans. He says veterans already have limited access to health care.
Issues:Health CareVeterans
November 29, 2011
The Kearney Hub praises Smith's rural hydroelectric proposal which would encourage development of smaller hydroelectric generating facilities.
November 11, 2011
Congressman Smith held a Senior Seminar in North Platte to help Nebraska seniors navigate the confusing Medicare open enrollment period.
Issues:Health Care
November 8, 2011
Congressman Smith awarded Paul and Sally Hoos of Grand Island the 2011 Angels in Adoption Award. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption initiative provides Members of Congress the opportunity to honor an individual or entity from their district which has made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in need of homes.