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February 10, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the White House shifted its position on HHS’s government mandate which forces religious-affiliated organizations which offer health insurance to cover the full cost of contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortifacients even if it is a clear violation of their conscience rights:

February 9, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after voting for the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, which passed 417 to 2:

February 8, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) joined a bipartisan group of 154 Members of Congress on a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Issues:Health Care
February 3, 2012
Columns

When talking to residents in the Third District, issues of access are often discussed: access to health care, veteran services, and, certainly, transportation. One important initiative which facilitates transportation access is the Essential Air Service (EAS). This program provides airline service to smaller, rural areas and ensures access to the national transportation system.

Issues:EconomyRural Development
February 1, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (H.R. 1173) which repeals the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act:

February 1, 2012
The Nebraska Breakfast is the oldest and only ongoing state gathering for constituents on Capitol Hill. Every Wednesday when the House and Senate are both in session, Nebraskans have the opportunity to meet and visit with their delegation.
January 31, 2012

Today, Nebraska’s congressional delegation announced this year’s schedule for the Nebraska Breakfast, the gathering held each Wednesday Congress is in session for Nebraskans to meet with members of the delegation.

January 30, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has sent a bipartisan letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation urging them to reform and maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program in the final FAA Reauthorization bill:

January 27, 2012
Columns

This past week President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Traditionally this speech has been a chance for the President to outline his agenda for the coming year. After more than three years of economic hardship, this was the time to chart a new path forward to put our nation back on a sounder fiscal and economic footing.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsTaxes