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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 -
October 14, 2013
Crushing Debt Requires Substantive Solutions
Even before the latest debate on the government shutdown and the debt ceiling, we have been hearingsome politicians claim our fiscal crisis is over and the government should... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2013
Interest In What Is Happening In Washington
I recently held my third tele-townhall meeting of the year. These regular meetings areone of the ways I hear the insights of Idahoans. I value this input greatly. The... Continue Reading -
September 23, 2013
The Importance Of Outdoor Recreation
As summer turns to fall and many across Idaho prepare for annual hunting trips, I am reminded of outdoor recreation's important role in our lives and communities. In... Continue Reading -
September 09, 2013
From The Mailbag: Financial Account Monitoring
As active participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Realizing that many may not have the... Continue Reading -
September 02, 2013
Expanding Hydropower
We are fortunate that Idaho is home to extensive hydroelectric resources that offer reliable and renewable energy. Hydropower is the source of more than 75 percent of Idaho's... Continue Reading
