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President Obama’s unpopular health care law is back in the news again, but not for the reasons its supporters would like. In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will take a hard look at the law to decide whether it passes constitutional muster. |
Our military is the finest fighting force for freedom and security the world has ever known and every last one of them is a volunteer. When the call to arms was sounded, it was they who stepped forward and said, “Send me.” Nebraska is home to more than 150,000 veterans. These heroes have put everything at risk to defend our freedoms.
As we close the book on 2011, there is no question political brinksmanship prevented opportunities for America to move forward. There were, however, consequential, bipartisan accomplishments which will benefit the country. One area where Republicans and Democrats, Congress and the White House were all able to come together was advancing an aggressive trade agenda.
With the holidays upon us, the season brings with it an opportunity for us to pause and reflect on the past year. Looking back over the course of the last twelve months, the pursuit of change has shaped events both here at home and across the globe.
Gering, Neb. – Congressman Adrian Smith’s (R-NE) released the following statement in celebration of Christmas:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chairman of the Congressional Rural Veterans Caucus, today sent a letter to the acting director of the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Steve DiStasio, calling for an additional public meeting to address the recently proposed reduction in services at their Hot Springs, SD facility:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has joined 152 bipartisan Members of Congress in signing a letter urging Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to re-evaluate a proposed rule which would place burdensome restrictions on youth participation in agriculture.