Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement regarding the bipartisan agreement on taxes between President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders:
"Unless Congress and the President act, a $3.8 trillion tax hike is set to take effect on January 1, 2011. This would be the largest tax increase in our country's history, and the average Nebraska family will see its federal income taxes skyrocket from $3,461 to $5,090 - an increase of $1,600.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement regarding negotiators from the U.S. and South Korea reaching a deal on a trade agreement, potentially moving forward an issue which has been stalled since 2007:
WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives pushed through an attempt to prevent only some of the $3.8 trillion tax increases slated to go into effect on January 1st. Smith joined with 167 Republicans and 20 Democrats in opposition to the legislation.
WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced his nomination of the following students to the U.S. Service Academies for the class entering the fall of 2011.
Thomas Blanton is a recent graduate of Alliance High School in Alliance. He has been nominated to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
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