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May 20, 2019
Weekly Column: May--National Foster Care Month
On May 10, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation to observe the first National Foster Care Month. The proclamation followed the Senate’s passage of a... Continue Reading -
May 13, 2019
Weekly Column: A New Era For Nuclear Energy
A new chapter in U.S. nuclear energy started with the enactment of two pieces of legislation that further nuclear innovation—S. 97, the Nuclear Energy Innovation... Continue Reading -
The federal government should meet a high threshold of proving illegal activity when seizing personal property in a criminal investigation. The Internal Revenue Service... Continue Reading
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April 29, 2019
Weekly Column: Taking Action For Crime Victims
National Crime Victims Week is recognized each April to raise public awareness about the rights and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States. This... Continue Reading -
April 22, 2019
Weekly Column: Earth Day--Bipartisan Conservation Success
At the end of last year, both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed by overwhelmingly bipartisan votes one of the largest, if not the largest, environmental... Continue Reading -
April 15, 2019
Weekly Column: Tax Day Reflections On Tax Refom Benefits
This tax filing season is a reminder of the benefits of the 2017 tax reform law already being realized and the long-term positive effects taking shape. These gains... Continue Reading -
Sport fishing is culturally and economically important to families and communities all across Idaho. According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Fish &... Continue Reading
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April 01, 2019
Weekly Column: Indispensable Guidance Of Idahoans
Idaho families struggling with debilitating diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or less common and rare illnesses, regularly share their heartbreaking, but also... Continue Reading -
March 25, 2019
Weekly Column: Romance Scams Number One In Losses
In the past, I have written about tax season scams to try to help raise awareness so that Americans do not fall victim to fraud that robs people of their hard-earned... Continue Reading -
The Senate and House of Representatives both passed S.47, Natural Resources Management Act, by overwhelmingly, bipartisan votes, and President Trump signed it into law. ... Continue Reading
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March 11, 2019
Weekly Column: Celebrating Women Leaders Of Idaho
Idaho has been home to women pioneers, educators, civic leaders, elected officials, physicians, attorneys, businesswomen, writers, artists, innovators and more. The... Continue Reading -
March 04, 2019
Weekly Column: Recognizing Local Innovation
In 2017 alone, 1,432 patent applications were filed by residents of Idaho, and 752 patents were issued to Idahoans, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office... Continue Reading -
February 22, 2019
Weekly Column: Priorities For The 116th Congress
As the 116th Congress has begun, work continues to build on the progress made in the last Congress in restoring prosperity, stability and liberty for our country. As a... Continue Reading -
February 18, 2019
Committee Assignments Set: We Have Idaho Covered
Congressional committees are central to the legislative process. Committees provide oversight of federal governmental operations and identify issues suitable for... Continue Reading -
February 11, 2019
Weekly Column: Planning Now For Spring Washington, D.C., Visit
Washington, D.C., is a popular tourist destination at all times of year, but March through June are especially busy times for tours. People from all over the world visit... Continue Reading -
February 04, 2019
Weekly Column: Enactment Of The New Farm Bill
On December 11, 2018, with my support, the U.S. Senate passed the final version of the new Farm Bill by an overwhelmingly, bipartisan vote of 87-13. The U.S. House of... Continue Reading -
January 28, 2019
Weekly Column: Respecting Privacy And Safeguarding Data
The collection, protection and use of personally identifiable information by both the government and private companies deserves close scrutiny. Americans are rightly... Continue Reading -
January 21, 2019
Weekly Column: Laws Enacted To Combat Human Trafficking
The Administration reports that there are nearly 25 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, and more than 8,500 human trafficking cases were reported to the National... Continue Reading -
Committees are essential to the legislative process. I am privileged to serve on committees that encourage pro-growth economic policies and prioritize constitutional... Continue Reading