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The looming expiration of critical tax provisions on January 1, 2013 is part of what many analysts are calling the “fiscal cliff.” Others have dubbed this economic doomsday scenario “Taxmageddon.” Recently, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found failing to prevent scheduled tax increases at the end of the year likely would contribute to a recession in early 2013. The stakes for our struggling national economy and Nebraska families could not be any higher.
North Platte, NE – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s response to a delegation inquiry about the aerial surveillance program:
“While the EPA has partially responded to our inquiry, many questions still remain. It is troubling that confidential information could be subject to Freedom of Information requests.
“This issue is not resolved and I will continue to work to ensure the EPA is functioning strictly within its authority while respecting private property rights.”
Delegation says closed-door meeting no substitute for full disclosure from EPA Administrator
Later this month, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Make no mistake, this will be a landmark decision with profound implications for the future of our country. But the significance of this decision goes beyond the dubious constitutional standing of the law’s individual mandate.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Lee Terry (R-NE) and Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson inquiring about the EPA’s use of aerial surveillance of livestock operations in Nebraska.
This summer, a travelling memorial called “Remembering Our Fallen” will make its trek across Nebraska. This 60-foot long tribute to Heartland soldiers who have been killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is a poignant reminder of the high cost of freedom. This past Friday, I had the special honor of welcoming its arrival in Gothenburg, where it will be on display through May 31st at Stone Hearth Estates.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Justin Sheldon and Abby McConnaughhay, will serve as summer interns in his Grand Island office.
“I’m thrilled to have Abby and Justin joining us, and I look forward to working with them. They are both motivated, disciplined, and dedicated, which will help them serve the people of the Third District,” Smith said.
While Nebraska continues to see a strong job market, the national economy remains weak with unemployment above 8 percent for 39 consecutive months. The tepid pace of growth is due in large part to the overregulation coming out of Washington, paralyzing employers with uncertainty. And just as a rising tide lifts all boats, the opposite is also true. Failure to rein in out-of-control regulations will result in lasting damage to our country, and all Americans will pay the price.