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April 01, 2013
Irresponsible Budgeting
As the first time in almost four years that the Senate debated a budget resolution, the Senate's recent debate of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution was welcome. ... Continue Reading -
March 25, 2013
A Step In The Right Direction For Families
Congress recently passed and President Obama signed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for another five years. Beyond being a bright... Continue Reading -
March 18, 2013
Energy Production Benefits By The Numbers
The Institute For Energy Research (IER), which researches functions, operations and government regulation of global energy markets, recently released a report titled "Beyond... Continue Reading -
March 11, 2013
Let Idaho Endure Forever
President Abraham Lincoln helped establish Idaho by signing into law, on March 4, 1863, legislationcreating the Idaho Territory. This 150-year anniversary of the Idaho... Continue Reading -
March 04, 2013
The Worst Of All Possible Options Is Doing Nothing
Senator Alan Simpson (R-Wyoming), Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) and President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas recently joined us at a... Continue Reading -
February 25, 2013
Prioritizing Regulatory Reform
My heart goes out to the bookkeepers and small business owners across the nation who spend hours wading through thousands of pages of often-puzzling and changing federal... Continue Reading -
February 18, 2013
Focus Must Be On Jobs, Economic Recovery
Like many, I watched with great interest President Obama's recent State of the Union Address, in which he outlined his priorities. Fiscal reform and economic growth should... Continue Reading -
February 11, 2013
From The Mailbag: Second Amendment Rights
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 -
February 04, 2013
Opportunities For The 113th Congress
The most important objective of this Congress should be to focus on efforts that solve our fiscal crisis, create jobs for Americans and get our economy on the right track. I... Continue Reading -
January 28, 2013
Prioritizing Entitlement Program Reform
As discussed in a recent column, addressing the debt crisis remains the most pressing issue our nation faces and my number one priority in the 113 th Congress. Along with... Continue Reading -
January 21, 2013
Priority #1: Address The Debt Crisis
Addressing the debt crisis remains the most pressing issue our nation faces and my number one priority in the 113 th Congress. The debt crisis is much more than just the... Continue Reading -
January 14, 2013
Fiscal Cliff Averted But Work Far From Over
I agree with those who have characterized the recently passed legislation to avert the fiscal cliff as a missed opportunity to comprehensively address our nation's economic... Continue Reading -
December 24, 2012
The Consequences of Inaction
Americans are once again facing the consequences of presidential and congressional inaction. If we fall off the fiscal cliff in the coming days, then every American taxpayer... Continue Reading -
December 17, 2012
Curbing Overspending
Senate procedure can be too cumbersome and detailed to adequately discuss concisely. However, given the recent use of a Senate budget point of order in the consideration of... Continue Reading -
December 10, 2012
Prioritizing Family
We all know families are important. Family routines and traditions, such as shared meals and holiday activities, can have positive effects on the development of our children... Continue Reading -
December 03, 2012
Celebrating 33 Years Of Youth Achievement
Thirty-three years ago, Congress created the Congressional Award to recognize achievement, initiative and service in America's youth. Communities nationwide have benefited... Continue Reading -
November 26, 2012
Idahoans Voice Views On America's Fiscal Future
I recently held my fourth and final tele-townhall meeting of the year. These regular meetings areone of the many ways I learn from and get the insights of my fellow... Continue Reading -
November 19, 2012
Thanking American Farmers
"Improving agricultural productivity has been the world's primary safeguard against a recurring Malthusian crisis--where the needs of a growing population outstrip the... Continue Reading -
November 12, 2012
National Native American Heritage Month
Much of Idaho's history begins with Native American Tribes. The Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute contribute to the richness of Idaho's... Continue Reading -
November 05, 2012
The Spirit Of Freedom
"I would have to say that every nurse that has ever been in a war has experienced the same thing. When you help a wounded man they always say, 'Thank you ma'am, you're an... Continue Reading
