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Fighting for our Veterans

May 24, 2013 Column
Memorial Day is a time set aside every year to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. We also thank all of our veterans who have defended our freedoms. While we can never adequately express our gratitude for the sacrifices of America’s veterans, I am working with my colleagues to ensure our heroes have access to the care and resources they deserve.
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Veterans

Smith Releases District Schedule

May 23, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his public schedule for May 28-29, 2013.  The events listed below are open to the publc:

Smith Votes for Long-Term Fix for Student Loan Interest Rates

May 23, 2013 Press Release

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) voted in favor or H.R.

Issues:
Education

The Importance of Congressional Oversight

May 17, 2013 Column
It has been a busy week in Washington. Congress is investigating several situations including the targeting of certain political organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and reports the Secretary of Health and Human Services may have improperly solicited outside funds to help implement the health care law. Many important questions remain, underscoring the need for Congress to continue its oversight of the executive branch.
Issues:
Ways & Means

Smith Votes to Repeal President’s Health Care Law

May 16, 2013 Press Release

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 45, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010:

Issues:
Health Care, Ways & Means

Smith Statement on House Committee Passage of a Farm Bill

May 16, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement regarding passage of H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act in the House Committee on Agriculture:

Issues:
Agriculture

An All-of-the-Above Strategy to Reduce Energy Prices

May 10, 2013 Column

Despite the recent cold weather and snow storms, summer is quickly approaching which likely means higher energy prices.  Nebraskans will not only feel the pain at the gas pump, we could face higher home electric bills, and pay more for just about every product because of higher transportation and production costs.

Issues:
Energy

Smith Encourages Nebraskans to Submit Ideas for Tax Reform Using New Website

May 9, 2013 Press Release
Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) teamed up to launch TaxReform.gov, a new website dedicated to obtaining input from the American public on tax reform. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is encouraging residents of Nebraska’s Third District to submit their ideas for reform using the new website.
Issues:
Taxes

Smith, Larson Statements on Release of Joint Committee on Taxation Tax Reform Working Group Report

May 7, 2013 Press Release

The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) released its report on the Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Groups.  Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT), leaders of the Tax Reform Working Group on Financial Services, released the following statement:

Issues:
Taxes, Ways & Means

How Much is $1 Trillion?

May 2, 2013 Column
A few years ago, it was far more common to discuss budgets and costs of programs in the billions of dollars – a staggering sum of money. However, after years of government growth it has become increasingly necessary to discuss Washington spending in terms of “trillions” rather than “billions” of dollars.
Issues:
Budget

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Lame Duck Dangers

October 22, 2010 Article
Unfortunately, when Congress goes into extra innings it usually means bad things for American taxpayers.
Issues:
Budget, Economy, Jobs, Taxes

Pushing Back on the EPA's Overreach

October 15, 2010 Article
Over the last two years, the EPA has proposed burdensome new air and water regulations on everything from irrigation canals to methane from cows.
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy, Jobs, Rural Development

Stop Gap Measures Poor Substitute for Action

October 8, 2010 Article
In a time when no spending bill, government takeover, or bailout is too big or too costly for this Congress, it may seem odd for the Democrat Leadership in Washington to leave town without even setting a budget.
Issues:
Budget, Economy

House Votes Scheduled

January 6, 2010 Article
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 9:30am.

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