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March 17, 2014
Celebrating Agriculture
According to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation, in 1940, the average U.S. farmer fed 19 people. The number of people fed by our nation's farmers has steadily... Continue Reading -
March 10, 2014
Developing Leadership Among Idaho Youth
In 1962, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to establish the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program creators recognized the important role of talented youth who... Continue Reading -
March 03, 2014
Idaho Olympians
Americans and people around the world have gathered by their televisions to cheer on athletes in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Thanks to talented Idahoans competing this... Continue Reading -
February 24, 2014
Efficient Administration Of Justice
Ranking fifth in the nation, the Idaho Federal District Court was named one of America's most productive courts. The court has consistently ranked as one of the most... Continue Reading -
February 17, 2014
President Washington's Timeless Insight
With the help of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, President George Washington presented his Farwell Address to the nation. According to the United States Senate... Continue Reading -
February 10, 2014
Farm Bill: Supporting Idaho Agriculture And Forest Industries
I joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate and voted to approve the House-passed Agricultural Act of 2014 conference report, known as the Farm Bill. All four members... Continue Reading -
February 03, 2014
Our Country Faces Serious Challenges
I watched President Obama's State of the Union speech interested to see what his view is on the current condition of our nation and the challenges he plans to address in the... Continue Reading -
January 27, 2014
Improving Wildfire Resources
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reports that as of November 7, 2013 there were 1,456 wildland fires in Idaho that burned 714,057 acres last year. As more... Continue Reading -
January 20, 2014
Idaho's Volunteerism Worthy Of Praise
With the generosity of Idahoans in our communities, it comes as no surprise that Idaho ranks among the top states in its rate of volunteerism. The boundless charitable spirit... Continue Reading -
January 13, 2014
Food Safety Need Not Cripple Production
Just before the end of the year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a welcome step in announcing it would revise provisions of its proposed fresh produce... Continue Reading -
January 06, 2014
Idaho Farmers And Ranchers Help Feed The World
The U.S. Trade Representative reported that, in 2012 alone, the U.S. sold $235 million worth of potatoes, $42 million worth of beans, $1.1 billion worth of apples and $53.3... Continue Reading -
December 23, 2013
Honoring Native American Heritage
The five Native American tribes of Idaho-the Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute-contribute to Idaho's rich culture and are intrinsic to... Continue Reading -
December 16, 2013
Protecting Water Sovereignty
Our water is one of our greatest resources. Access to clean, abundant water is fundamental to our economic well-being and critical to communities, economic development,... Continue Reading -
December 09, 2013
Pushing Back Against UN Arms Trade Treaty
International organizations like the United Nations (UN) cannot deny American citizens the right to bear arms. We must protect and preserve this constitutional right. That... Continue Reading -
December 02, 2013
Health Care Reform: We Need A New Direction
I recently shared in the Senate some of the infuriating experiences of Idahoans who are among the more than three million Americans now losing health care coverage and facing... Continue Reading -
November 25, 2013
Thinking Of Idahoans Far From Home
This Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays we will join together with family and friends to celebrate our many blessings-time with loved ones, health, contentment, a home,... Continue Reading -
November 18, 2013
The Spirit Of Freedom Remains Strong
Each year, on Veterans Day, as we honor the men and women who protect our freedoms, I have the great honor of awarding some of these remarkable individuals with the Spirit of... Continue Reading -
November 11, 2013
Balancing Work And Family
As a husband, father and grandfather, I understand the challenges of balancing time with family and our professional lives. It often seems that there is just not enough time... Continue Reading -
November 04, 2013
Housing Finance Reform Within Reach
In 2008, then-Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director James Lockhart stood jointly with then-Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to announce Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were... Continue Reading -
October 28, 2013
Efforts Must Continue To End Domestic Violence
This month, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, many are coming together to remember the lives lost to domestic violence, recognize survivors and collaborate with others... Continue Reading
