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November 10, 2016
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Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System released its final environmental impact statement (EIS) on the proposed reconfiguration of the system.
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November 10, 2016
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The American people have spoken, and the power structure in Washington, D.C., has been turned on its head. I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and look forward to working with him.
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November 10, 2016
Press Release
The office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host Senior Services Fairs in Scottsbluff on Monday, November 21, and Grand Island on Tuesday, November 22.
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November 4, 2016
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Flying the flag is a lasting way to honor all those who have answered the call to serve our country. On Veterans Day, we set aside time to recognize and thank these brave heroes who have fought to defend our nation and preserve our liberty.
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November 3, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) joined 23 fellow House Ways and Means Committee members in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew today to urge the Treasury Department to withdraw newly proposed regulations which would increase the Death Tax burden on family-owned businesses.
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October 28, 2016
Column
Reporters often ask me which concerns I hear most frequently from the people of the Third District. My answer is almost always the same – Nebraskans are tired of overreach by the federal government.
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October 24, 2016
Press Release
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) who need assistance dealing with a federal agency are invited to attend Caseworker in Your Community events on Tuesday, November 1, in Imperial, Hayes Center, McCook, and Ogallala.
October 21, 2016
Column
Millions of Americans depend on Social Security as part of their retirement savings, and they are also depending on us to strengthen the program. We must act now, not later, to put Social Security on a sustainable path.
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October 20, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet constituents of the Third District during a mobile office on Wednesday, October 26, in Lexington.
October 14, 2016
Column
Through the Medicare Part D program, seniors can purchase private prescription drug plans at affordable prices. The annual open enrollment period encourages competition among Part D insurers, helping to keep costs lower and giving beneficiaries more choices.
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August 7, 2015
Article
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued yet another set of sweeping regulations, which the agency is calling the “Clean Power Plan.” Released by the Obama administration on Monday, this red tape will likely force hundreds of coal-fired power plants to shut their doors, killing jobs and increasing the cost of energy across the state of Nebraska.
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July 31, 2015
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One of the greatest challenges we face in our country, especially in rural areas, is access to quality health care. Unfortunately, the President’s health care law and the continuous flow of red tape from federal agencies continue to threaten the ability of Americans to receive the care they need.
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July 24, 2015
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We live in an era when our enemies are often difficult to identify and track, but some nations and their leaders have made well-known their desire to defeat America. Despite the growing global dangers to our country, President Obama has chosen to negotiate with nations which have openly threatened America and our allies.
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July 17, 2015
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The legislation passed by the House this week will allow us to continue our work on tax reform while seeking a multi-year highway funding plan. I am pleased the House took action to prevent the lapse of ongoing infrastructure projects and hope the Senate will join us in advancing this short-term bill to pave the way for a long-term highway funding solution.
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July 10, 2015
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We have now successfully shifted the conversation in Washington from how much to spend to how much to cut. These decisions certainly are not easy, but there is an immense amount of work to do to bring our country's deficit under control.
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