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June 3, 2016
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Tens of thousands of Nebraskans lost their health insurance at the end of 2014 when CoOportunity Health, the Obamacare Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (co-op) in Nebraska and Iowa, announced it was facing liquidation. On May 26, Ohio’s InHealth Mutual became the latest co-op failure, leaving 22,000 Ohioans suddenly without coverage.
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June 2, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced today Sallie Atkins of Halsey has joined his staff as Agriculture Director.
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May 27, 2016
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Much of our time in Congress is spent fighting overreach by the executive branch. In fact, a study just released by the Heritage Foundation found 20,642 new regulations have been added throughout the Obama presidency.
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May 25, 2016
Press Release
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s office at mobile offices on Tuesday, June 7, in Red Cloud and Hastings.
May 23, 2016
Press Release
Today, the Council for Affordable Health Coverage awarded Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) its Affordability Champion Award for his leadership on lowering health costs.
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May 20, 2016
Column
Memorial Day is a dedicated time for us to honor those who gave their lives in defense of our great country. Mindful of their memory, our nation must keep its commitment to all who serve and have served by ensuring our military is fully prepared to confront the threats in our world today.
May 18, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) questioned Social Security Administration Inspector General Patrick O’Carroll in a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing today about the Obama administration’s proposal to report all 4.2 million Social Security beneficiaries with representative payees to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
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May 17, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) testified before the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee today on H.R. 954, his bill to exempt consumers who purchased coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (co-op) program from paying Obamacare’s individual mandate penalties.
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May 16, 2016
Press Release
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s office at mobile offices on Monday, May 23, in Pierce, and Tuesday, May 24, in Holdrege.
May 13, 2016
Column
Promoting economic development in our local communities is a crucial part of tackling the $19 trillion national debt.
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December 5, 2014
Article
The average price of gasoline has fallen to well below $3.00 per gallon in Nebraska, and for the nation as a whole.
November 26, 2014
Article
As a Governor, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. Senator, Mike Johanns has been one of the greatest public servants in the history of the State of Nebraska. While his career in politics will conclude at the end of this year, his legacy, example, and impact will continue.
November 21, 2014
Article
Nearly one in five Americans, or 62 million people, live in rural and frontier communities.
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November 14, 2014
Article
Every year we celebrate Veterans Day by taking the time to thank those who have served our nation in uniform.
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November 7, 2014
Article
The House of Representatives has passed hundreds of bills to reduce the role of government in our lives and economy, encourage economic growth, and put America on a more prosperous path since Republicans were elected to a majority of seats in 2010.
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