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Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the 2012 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports showed both programs will be insolvent within the next 20 years:
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after he and sixteen Members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi regarding the Postal Service targeting rural postal facilities as a means of addressing its massive budget shortfall:
Agriculture is a bright spot in our nation’s economy, sustainably meeting growing demands to provide food, feed, fuel and fiber for the world. Nebraska’s producers are masters of efficiency and make high-quality products. As the landscape continues to evolve, public policy will have to change with it. Getting these policies right is the key to the continued success of our farmers and ranchers and the reason why I serve as co-chair of the Modern Agriculture Caucus.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has joined 29 bipartisan Members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to inquire what steps USDA has taken to correct the public record and educate consumers about lean, finely textured beef (LFTB):
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on Tax Day:
“As families and businesses across Nebraska file their taxes, the absence of comprehensive tax reform continues to hurt our economy,” said Smith. “There is bipartisan recognition our tax code is unnecessarily confusing. This complexity is especially burdensome to small businesses, who often times must commit considerable resources into tax planning and compliance.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced a third series of stops on his Farm Bill Listening Tour to hear from constituents and answer questions about the future of agriculture policy.
Smith also continues to make available a webpage for constituents interested in learning more about the Farm Bill and his listening tour: https://adriansmith.house.gov/FarmBill.
All stops are open to the public. Details about the upcoming Farm Bill Listening Tour are as follows:
Nebraska has always had a rich tradition of service. Each year, young men and women from the Third District attend our nation’s prestigious Service Academies. These institutions provide a first-rate education and unmatched opportunities for young people looking to achieve their highest potential in education and service.
Washington, D.C.– The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) with its “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of policies which encourage job creation and economic growth. Smith has received this prestigious award for five consecutive years.