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May 16, 2013

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 45, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010:

May 16, 2013

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement regarding passage of H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act in the House Committee on Agriculture:

Issues:Agriculture
May 10, 2013
Columns

Despite the recent cold weather and snow storms, summer is quickly approaching which likely means higher energy prices. Nebraskans will not only feel the pain at the gas pump, we could face higher home electric bills, and pay more for just about every product because of higher transportation and production costs.

Issues:Energy
May 9, 2013
Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) teamed up to launch TaxReform.gov, a new website dedicated to obtaining input from the American public on tax reform. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is encouraging residents of Nebraska’s Third District to submit their ideas for reform using the new website.
Issues:Taxes
May 7, 2013

The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) released its report on the Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Groups. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT), leaders of the Tax Reform Working Group on Financial Services, released the following statement:

May 6, 2013
It's an exciting time of year for many students... graduation. Whether the next step is more education or a full time job, it's a big decision. Saturday, a special event hosted by Senators Deb Fischer and Mike Johann's and Congressman Adrian Smith highlighted an honorable option.News 5's Lauren Conley was at Central Community College in Grand Island Saturday for the Service Academy Open House.
Issues:Education
May 2, 2013
Columns
A few years ago, it was far more common to discuss budgets and costs of programs in the billions of dollars – a staggering sum of money. However, after years of government growth it has become increasingly necessary to discuss Washington spending in terms of “trillions” rather than “billions” of dollars.
Issues:Budget
April 26, 2013
Columns
Nebraska has no shortage of patriotic young people willing to serve their country. Each year, young men and women from the Third District attend our nation’s prestigious Service Academies. These institutions provide a first-rate higher education and unmatched opportunities for young people looking to achieve their potential in education and service.
Issues:DefenseEducation
April 22, 2013
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE), and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced the 2013 Third District Service Academy Open House will take place on Saturday, May 4, in Grand Island. The event will help young people in Nebraska learn more about the U.S. Service Academies and other opportunities for military service.
April 19, 2013
Columns

Earlier this month, President Obama released his budget even though it was due on February 4th. While the House and Senate have already passed 10-year budget resolutions and the President’s proposals have little chance of being enacted, it is a revealing look at his priorities and vision for America.

Issues:AgricultureBudget