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February 20, 2012
Honoring Steve Appleton's Life And Legacy
Notably, Idaho ranks first in the nation for the number of patents held per capita. The vast majority of those patents are attributable to Micron Technology, Inc. Idaho is... Continue Reading -
February 13, 2012
From The Mailbag: Keystone XL Pipeline
As active participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me to provide valuable input about the issues our country faces. Realizing that many Idahoans may... Continue Reading -
February 06, 2012
Open Lines Of Communication
As I represent the interests of Idahoans in the U.S. Senate, the most indispensible tool is a sense of what is on your minds. The time you take to keep me up to speed on your... Continue Reading -
January 30, 2012
The Charge Ahead
In December, Congress passed and the President signed legislation to temporarily extend a number of expiring provisions, including temporary payroll tax relief, with an... Continue Reading -
January 23, 2012
Due Process?
The Fifth Amendment to our Constitution states, "No person shall…be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for... Continue Reading -
January 16, 2012
Opportunity For Progress
Halfway into the 112 th Congress, we have work yet to do to get America on a more productive path. However, we have every opportunity to work together to make progress. As... Continue Reading -
January 09, 2012
On-Farm Learning Needs Protecting
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS), the average age of principal farm operators in 2007 was 57 years, compared with an average... Continue Reading -
January 02, 2012
Preparedness Resolutions
As we celebrate the New Year, many people are likely making their New Year's resolutions. Often times such resolutions include weight loss, health, savings and career goals. ... Continue Reading -
December 26, 2011
Regulatory Overload
According to a recent Mercatus Center report, this year, Americans must comply with at least 165,000 pages of federal regulations. Federal government overreach, particularly... Continue Reading -
December 19, 2011
Growing Jobs By Reopening Capital Markets To Emerging Companies
Innovative, new companies drive job growth, and initial public offerings (IPO) enable many young companies to access the capital needed to expand and create jobs. However, in... Continue Reading -
December 16, 2011
Protecting American Civil Liberties While Holding al Qaeda and Taliban Prisoners of War
Recently, the U.S. Senate passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Before the bill was amended it contained a detainee provision that needed work. We, along with... Continue Reading -
December 12, 2011
Employers' Exceptional Support Of Our Nation
Employers play an essential role in supporting our nation's defense efforts. Unlike active duty military service members, military service is not a Guard or Reserve member's... Continue Reading -
December 05, 2011
Idaho's Example-Setting Youth
America's future relies on the productivity and achievement of America's youth. Their ingenuity and public involvement power our country's future success. Too much attention... Continue Reading -
November 28, 2011
The Productiveness Of Collaboration
In Aesop's fable of the North Wind and the Sun, the wind and sun try to settle a dispute regarding who was more powerful through two different techniques to remove a passing... Continue Reading -
November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Blessings
We are fortunate to live in a state that produces a wealth of quality agricultural products. To illustrate Idaho's remarkable agriculture production, I have often cited... Continue Reading -
November 14, 2011
Permanent Cap On Capital Gains And Dividend Tax Rates Needed
A major problem with the U.S. economy is a drought in capital investment. This problem is worsened by the uncertainty of the U.S. tax code. However, when businesses and... Continue Reading -
November 07, 2011
A Day To Honor Our Heroes
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dakota Meyer was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courageous actions in Afghanistan, which included enduring enemy fire to... Continue Reading -
October 31, 2011
Protecting Forest Jobs And The Communities That Rely On Them
From the kitchen table to the halls of Congress, unemployment is the top priority for America's policymakers and families. In Washington, D.C., this discussion is often... Continue Reading -
October 24, 2011
A Call To Action To Prevent Domestic Violence
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, communities across the nation have been holding events to promote awareness of domestic violence's devastating... Continue Reading -
October 17, 2011
U.S. Job Growth Among Benefits Of South Korean Trade Alliance
In recent years, the U.S. has slipped from being the top exporter to South Korea to third place. Tariffs on U.S. products entering this market do not help. South Korea's... Continue Reading
