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As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. One of the issues Idahoans have contacted... Continue Reading
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports: “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies by suicide every 11... Continue Reading
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August 03, 2020
Weekly Column: Providing For Our National Defense
One of the most critical jobs of Congress is providing for our national defense, and this is the 60th consecutive year that Congress has fulfilled its constitutional... Continue Reading -
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on June 30, 2020, to discuss the Judicial Conference of the United States’ most recent recommendations for more... Continue Reading
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Requiring Americans to prove their property should not have been taken by the government, rather than the government proving guilt, undermines our system of justice. ... Continue Reading
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A 2016 report from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicates that more than four in five American Indian and Alaska Native women and men experience violence in their... Continue Reading
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July 06, 2020
Weekly Column: Spurring Short Line Rail Investment
Access to affordable and reliable options for transporting Idaho goods to markets is an important part of Idaho small businesses’ success and ability to grow and... Continue Reading -
June 29, 2020
Weekly Column: Justice For All
When there is a need for a major reform in our country, listening is the starting point for sound change. Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss proposed federal... Continue Reading -
June 22, 2020
Weekly Column: Backing Clean Drinking Water Projects
Clean and safe drinking water is a necessity. We all need clean water, and it must be a priority for every community in our country. In the places where we do not... Continue Reading -
We, without a doubt, rely heavily upon broadband technology for business, government and personal activities. As more Americans have worked from home and homeschooled... Continue Reading
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June 08, 2020
Weekly Column: Flag Day--Beacon Of Hope
In recognition of Flag Day, I wrote this column weeks ago to commemorate our flag and national anthem. Today, as our country grapples with division and some have used... Continue Reading -
June 01, 2020
Weekly Column: Supporting Rural Communities
As Congress works with the Administration to consider the next phases of federal support to address the impacts of the pandemic, I am advocating for getting resources to... Continue Reading -
On May 8, 1945, Americans, with our allies around the world, celebrated Nazi Germany’s surrender ending World War II in Europe. Many American troops stationed in... Continue Reading
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May 18, 2020
Weekly Column: Idaho Pulling Together
Even in these uncertain times, as the pandemic has torn across our world taking lives and livelihoods, Idahoans are moving forward. I have been proud to work closely... Continue Reading -
May 11, 2020
Weekly Column: Addressing Rise In Domestic Violence
Reports indicate crisis centers and law enforcement agencies have seen a rise in domestic violence incidents as communities face increased strain from the impacts of the... Continue Reading -
As schools closed nationwide to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, millions of school-aged children suddenly started being homeschooled. Many... Continue Reading
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April 27, 2020
Weekly Column: Coronavirus Aid For Agricultural Producers
Idaho farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers are among those continuing to work hard every day to put food on our tables--despite the personal health threat of the novel... Continue Reading -
April 20, 2020
Weekly Column: Backing Rural Providers
Making sure health care providers, big and small, have the resources necessary to keep those on the frontlines safe and combat the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is the most... Continue Reading -
April 14, 2020
Mike Drop -- Small Business Assistance During COVID-19