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May 24, 2013
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Memorial Day is a time set aside every year to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. We also thank all of our veterans who have defended our freedoms. While we can never adequately express our gratitude for the sacrifices of America’s veterans, I am working with my colleagues to ensure our heroes have access to the care and resources they deserve.
Issues:Veterans
May 23, 2013

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his public schedule for May 28-29, 2013. The events listed below are open to the publc:

May 23, 2013

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) voted in favor or H.R. 1911, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, which prevents interest rates from doubling on millions of student loans on July 1, 2013. The legislation would permanently move all federal student loans (except Perkins loans) to a market-based interest rate and get Congress out of the business of setting student loan interest rates. This commonsense proposal is similar to a plan put forth by President Obama’s 2014 budget request.

Issues:Education
May 20, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith questions Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller about the added scrutiny the IRS gave to conservative groups seeking tax exempt status during a Congressional hearing in Washington.
May 17, 2013
Columns
It has been a busy week in Washington. Congress is investigating several situations including the targeting of certain political organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and reports the Secretary of Health and Human Services may have improperly solicited outside funds to help implement the health care law. Many important questions remain, underscoring the need for Congress to continue its oversight of the executive branch.
Issues:Ways & Means
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: