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Adrian Smith

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Adrian Michael Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Smith has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and economic development during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting job growth in Nebraska. Smith has also served on several committees, including the House Ways and Means Committee, which plays a key role in shaping tax and economic policy.

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Jun 9, 2016

On rollcall No. 285, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that…

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May 11, 2016

On rollcall No. 182, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

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Apr 21, 2016

We are at a crossroads with our tax system. Our Tax Code is outdated, overly complicated, and the IRS has proven that it, in and of itself, is in need of serious reform. Here is an opportunity for us to work together. From the opening…

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Apr 20, 2016

Well, I don't have the actual definition at the top of my mind. But, clearly, the IRS has chosen priorities--some over others--that I think----

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Apr 20, 2016

I want to point out that most folks in this room today and right now understand that there is an effort underway to pursue tax reform, to make our Tax Code simpler, easier to enforce, and to actually prevent the need to even pass…

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Apr 20, 2016

I don't want innocent people to be hurt. And with what has taken place at the IRS, I would hope all of us would agree it is unacceptable.

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Mar 17, 2016

I rise during National Agriculture Week to recognize the tireless work of our farmers, ranchers, and producers. I am proud to represent Nebraska's Third District, the number one agriculture district in the Nation. As the world's population…

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Feb 23, 2016

On rollcall No. 84, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

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Feb 3, 2016

On rollcall No. 58, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Personal Explanation

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Jan 13, 2016

I thank Mr. Gibbs and certainly the entire committee, Chairman Shuster and others, for their work on this issue. I rise today in strong support of this legislation. I certainly appreciate clean water. However, the EPA's waters of the U.S…

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Jan 12, 2016

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule and, certainly, the underlying legislation. Despite abundantly clear congressional intent to limit Federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act to only…

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Jan 6, 2016

I appreciate this opportunity to certainly stand in support of our Second Amendment. This is an issue that has obviously been around for some time. With the recent very violent events that have stricken various communities around our…

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