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America mourns as August 26, 2021 goes down as the deadliest day for the United States military in well over a decade. The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate as a direct result of President Biden's gross incompetence. His rushed withdrawal has emboldened terrorists, created unnecessary risk for Americans and our allies, and damaged our reputation abroad.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement following the terror attacks in Kabul.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement today opposing the Democrats' resolution which enacted a budget authorizing $3.5 trillion government expansion while bypassing all opportunities for debate or amendment.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) recently welcomed House Agriculture Committee Ranking Republican, Congressman G.T Thompson (R-PA) to Nebraska's Third District, the number one Congressional district for agriculture production.
The scenes from Afghanistan over the past week have been harrowing. As the Biden Administration quickly approached their expedited deadline to withdraw the final U.S. troops from the country, Taliban forces took over regional capitals and major cities as regular Afghan soldiers fled their posts or surrendered. On Sunday the Taliban overtook Kabul, the capital, as former President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and handed over power. While this collapse is a disaster, we must remember why the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) met last week with the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2021-2022 academic school year.
2021-2022 Youth Advisory Council members include:
Piper Fernau, York High School;
Bowdie Fox, Grand Island Central Catholic High School;
James Heirigs, North Platte St. Patrick High School;
Jeremy Hunter, Aurora High School;
Lawrence Hunter Miller, Bayard High School;
Thomas Kaus, Chadron Public School;
Faith King, Summerland Public School;
Nebraska's Third District is the number one agriculture district in the nation. This past week, I hosted an agriculture summit where I was able to engage directly with Third District producers to hear how we can ensure our producers remain among the top producing in the country.
Since President Biden took office inflation has increased every single month. At a time when our nation is trying to rebuild and recover in response to COVID-19, the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats don't seem to mind that the price of everyday goods and services are on the rise while Nebraskan's paychecks are worth less. These things do not just happen. Inflation reaching a thirteen-year high is a direct result of poor leadership by Democrats, and the ripple effect is only going to get worse.
Washington, D.C. – President Biden's crippling tax hikes on America's middle class and Main Street will reverse the gains from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to key witnesses at a Ways and Means Republican Meeting this week. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Ranking Republican on the Select Revenue Subcommittee, and Republican Leader of the Ways and Means Committee, Kevin Brady (R-TX) hosted the meeting.
Ways and Means Republicans were joined by witnesses former Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) and Larry Kudlow, former Director of the National Economic Council.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host an Agriculture Summit on Wednesday, August 11, in Kearney, Nebraska. The summit will begin at 8:00 a.m. CT.