Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement celebrating our nation's veterans.
"Today is an opportunity for us to recognize the 150,000 Nebraska veterans - and their families - who have served our nation with dignity and honor.
"Millions of men and women have offered their lives to guarantee our freedoms. These rights we enjoy cannot be maintained without effort. Every day, we should remember the sacrifices of our troops and those who love them.
WASHINGTON, DC- Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the American Red Cross will again deliver holiday cards to American military personnel, veterans, and their families across the country and around the world. Smith's offices in Scottsbluff and Grand Island will again serve as collection points for constituents to drop off postage free cards.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his district schedule for November 10th through the 12th.
Wednesday, November 10
Grand Island
11:00 a.m. Central
Grand Island Veterans Administration Anniversary
Congressman Smith will attend the ceremony and give brief remarks.
2201 North Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island
Thursday, November 11
Gibbon
1:00 p.m. Central
Veterans Day remarks
Congressman Smith will give remarks honoring our nation's veterans.
1030 Court Street, Gibbon Schools, Gibbon
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the House Rural Veterans Caucus, today expressed his disappointment after learning the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to close the VA clinic in Alliance. In August, Smith sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki outlining his support for the Alliance clinic and urging the Secretary to take into account the circumstances facing veterans who live in rural areas.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his public schedule for October 25th through the 28th.
Monday, October 25
Ogallala
2:15 p.m. Mountain
Ogallala Middle School
Congressman Smith will speak with American Government students and take questions.
205 East 6th Street, Ogallala
Tuesday, October 26
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his upcoming schedule for October 18th through the 23rd.
Tuesday, October 19
Albion
9:00 a.m. Central
Boone Central High School
Congressman Smith will meet with students and will present student Curtis Thompson his Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award.
605 S. 6th Street, #391, Albion
Crofton
1:45 p.m. Central
Crofton High School Students
Congressman Smith will meet with government students and take questions.
89048 N. Highway 121, Crofton
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to allow E15 in cars manufactured after 2007. A decision on cars manufactured between 2001 and 2006 is expected by the end of the year.
"The current 10 percent ethanol-gasoline blending cap threatens to restrict developing America's ethanol infrastructure and capacity to meet the Renewable Fuels Standard. More must be done to put the choice in the hands of consumers.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined 66 of his House colleagues in calling for President Obama to veto any Fiscal Year 2011 spending legislation which contains earmarks.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following comment after the September unemployment rate was reported at 9.6 percent, representing the loss of 95,000 jobs.