I would like to share a perspective from an employer in my district. Visiting this small business, actually a few hundred employees but still considered a small business, we toured the plant. He shared with me the benefit plans for the…
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.
American families are preparing for the holiday season and doing so by paying the highest fuel prices in 2 years. In addition to gasoline, heating oil and diesel prices are expected to increase year over year for the first time since 2008…
Time and time again Members from both sides of the aisle have spoken on the need to create jobs and cut government spending. This is what the American people want, and it is past time for Washington to start listening. We have just a few…
I sincerely appreciate today's consideration of H.R. 3519, the Veterinarian Services Investment Act. The need for skilled veterinarians has already been stated. It may not be at the forefront of debate here in Washington, but it is an…
Our Nation's unemployment continues to hover near 10 percent, and 15 million Americans are looking for jobs. That's 7 million more than when the current majority took over. We've seen the results of these failed economic and fiscal…
I submit the following: Lloyd & Partners Limited, London, England, May 10, 2010. Re Deepwater Horizon/Macondo Well Incident. To Whom it May Concern: About Lloyd & Partners Lloyd & Partners is a London and Bermuda based Major Account…
The update of the President's budget estimates released Friday shows Washington still has not gotten the message. Dangerous economic and fiscal policies are not helping our country. They're resulting in deficit, debt, and an economy which…
For far too long, the approval of pending trade agreements with countries such as Colombia, South Korea, and Panama have languished, awaiting approval by Congress. According to research conducted by our colleagues on the Ways and Means…
Yesterday the United States Supreme Court upheld a Federal appeals court ruling overturning a law prohibiting private citizens from possessing handguns in the City of Chicago. This is a momentous decision, and I commend the justices for…
At its most fundamental level, the duty of Congress is to steward the tax revenue. Lately, all Congress has been doing is spending it. Through the first 8 months of the current fiscal year, the Federal Government amassed $941 billion in…
One of the most difficult challenges facing our Nation's future is providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy. The 2008 Farm Bill Energy Title provided a commitment to farm-based energy. While the intent of this agenda was to expand…
One of the most difficult challenges facing our Nation's future is providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Rural America has tremendous wind potential. Unfortunately, these wind energy sources lack infrastructure, including the…





