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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) hearing today:
"The EPA's RFS policy has been wildly inconsistent. This policy is the latest example of the EPA failing to effectively implement promises the President has made to farmers, refiners, and consumers. Administrator Wheeler must follow the law when it comes to the RFS. All those affected by the EPA's actions should use the public comment period to make their voice heard."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50 percent of Americans took at least one prescription drug in the last month. When used correctly and safely, prescription drugs help millions of people by curing, treating, or preventing diseases. Our pharmaceutical system is designed to reward innovators by allowing them to bring new products to market at a price which allows them to recoup their investment, with generic or biosimilar versions later entering the marketplace to drive down prices through competition.
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Kimball, Sidney, Ogallala, Lexington, Central City, and Broken Bow throughout the months of October and November.
Access to affordable prescription drugs is critical no matter what age you are. For seniors currently enrolled in Medicare, choosing the right Medicare Part D plan is often important to access. Every year Medicare open enrollment begins on October 15 and ends on December 7.
It is hard to miss the importance of corn in our great state where we proudly refer to ourselves as Cornhuskers! In fact, the Midwest is often called the "Corn Belt," because corn is so integral to our economy and culture. We use every part of the plant, from feed to silage to ethanol to maximize its value. Ethanol, in particular, has been a positive economic driver for our corn producers.
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at mobile offices throughout the month of October in Geneva, Pawnee City, Tecumseh, Beatrice, and Bartlett.
At mobile offices, Third District residents can meet with one of Smith's staff members who can assist with federal agencies, like the VA, Social Security, Medicare, USCIS, IRS, FEMA or the USDA, relay concerns about federal issues, or assist in taking advantage of the services available through his office.
During this era of polarized politics, sometimes good news can fall through the cracks. Such was the case recently, when the United States and Japan completed "Phase One" of a trade agreement.
This agreement is huge for American agriculture, and Nebraska agriculture in particular. Currently, Japan is Nebraska's number one trade market for beef, pork, egg and wheat exports. These accomplishments have come despite existing Japanese tariffs and trade barriers on U.S. agriculture products.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Trump administration released the details of his plan to uphold the RFS.
"The RFS has been widely successful, bipartisan, and benefits producers and consumers alike. I am glad the President took action to rectify the hardships RFS waivers granted by the EPA have created. This action restores credibility to the RFS consistent with congressional intent and compliments the President's action to expand E-15."
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet constituents of the Third District during a Mobile Office on the morning of Thursday, October 10, in Springview and during an afternoon Coffee in Neligh.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet with constituents of the Third District during a Mobile Office Hour on Friday, October 4, in Chappell.
A mobile office allows constituents to meet directly with Congressman Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services available through his office, such as assisting individuals with challenges they face while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking tours in Washington, D.C.