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Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in advance of Easter Sunday:
“Easter Sunday holds deep meaning for families across Nebraska and around the world,” said Smith. “This special time of year gives us a chance to count the many blessings we enjoy as Americans, and renew our faith and ourselves.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Ken Rahjes has joined his staff as Agriculture Specialist:
“Ken brings a wealth of agricultural experience, and I am pleased to have him on board,” said Smith. “I know Ken will serve the people of the Third District well.”
America’s looming debt crisis is the most predictable – and avoidable – economic calamity in our nation’s history. Make no mistake: empty promises from both political parties have gotten us where we are today. This explosion of debt is threatening to cripple our nation and rob our children and grandchildren of their future.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the U.S. beef industry after a coalition of governors toured BPI’s South Sioux City facility:
“Beef production is critical to Nebraska’s economy,” said Smith. “Lean, finely textured beef is a nutritious, safe, and affordable product which is subject to a USDA-approved, science-based process. Instead of obscuring the facts, we should celebrate our producers whose priority is the long-term safety and security of our nation’s food supply.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after voting for passage of H.Con.Res. 112, the Budget Resolution introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI):
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after oral arguments before the Supreme Court concluded on the President’s health care law:
“I am encouraged by the dialogue at the Supreme Court over the past few days,” said Smith. “If the federal government has the power to force you to purchase a product, there virtually would be no limit to what activity it could control. It should not be illegal for Nebraskans to take care of themselves.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) responded to a December 16 letter requesting they reevaluate a proposed rule which would restrict youth involvement in agriculture:
This past Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the enactment of President Obama’s health care law, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Nebraskans often remind me of their displeasure of the process used by Congress to pass the bill. Two years later, health care costs are soaring and the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is forecasting as many as 20 million Americans could lose the health care coverage they were promised they could keep.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of President Obama’s health care law: