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Idaho has the unfortunate distinction of being in the top five states for acres burned by wildfire in 2022, including the disastrous Moose Fire that impacted Salmon, Idaho,... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2023
Weekly Column: Biden Budget Unaffordable
The White House recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget proposal a month late, and it would run our country deeper in debt. It would drive up federal spending... Continue Reading -
April 03, 2023
Weekly Column: Setting The Record Straight On Recent Bank Failures And What We Should Be Focused On
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse was due to massive inflation followed by spiking interest rates and mismanagement that led to a liquidity event, not a capital... Continue Reading -
March 27, 2023
Weekly Column: Crafting New Farm Bill Starts With Listening To Idaho Farmers And Ranchers
As many of the programs authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill expire this year, it is time to write a new Farm Bill. Throughout my time in Congress, I have greatly valued... Continue Reading -
March 20, 2023
Weekly Column: Sensible Principles For Balancing The Budget
This year, I am again co-sponsoring a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. As I re-read the bill prior to its reintroduction, I was reminded of the common... Continue Reading -
The Internal Revenue Code requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner, and all IRS employees, to ‘act in accord’ with codified taxpayer rights,... Continue Reading
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March 06, 2023
Weekly Column: Health Care Priorities--Enhancing Health Care Options And Delivery Across Idaho And Our Country
As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, I am committed to a health care agenda that provides Idahoans with the affordability, quality, choice and control that they... Continue Reading -
February 27, 2023
Weekly Column: Trade Priorities--Opening More Foreign Markets To Idaho's Workers, Farmers and Businesses
International trade is responsible for more than a quarter of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and supports more than 40 million American jobs. The world wants... Continue Reading -
With a budget that now dwarves many other large federal agencies, the IRS must be transparent and accountable to all Americans. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
Weekly Column: Tax Policy That Will Fuel A Healthier Idaho Economy
I am honored to continue to serve Idahoans as Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in the 118th Congress. The Finance Committee has the largest... Continue Reading -
February 13, 2023
Weekly Column: Providing For The Common Defense
“We should deal in a spirit of justice and fairness with weaker nations, and we should show to the strongest that we are able to maintain our rights. . . . Let us speak... Continue Reading -
February 06, 2023
Weekly Column: White House Must Negotiate On Debt Ceiling
“Throughout our nation’s history, Americans have found the courage to do right by our children’s future. Deep down, every American knows we face... Continue Reading -
Supporting Idaho servicemen and women during their transition from military service back to civilian life is a meaningful way to help launch these dedicated men and women into... Continue Reading
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January 26, 2023
Continuing to Work for Idahoans
As the 117th Congress recently drew to a close, it is a good time to share some legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the last two... Continue Reading -
January 23, 2023
Weekly Column: Not Walking Away--Partisan Expediency Must Not Be Prioritized Over Genuine Solution To Farm Labor Shortage
Although efforts to reach an agreement on federal legislation to address the growing farm labor crisis have not yet succeeded, it is important to understand the recent history... Continue Reading -
January 16, 2023
Weekly Column: Bring Our Heroes Home Act
America’s servicemembers, past and present, have shown incredible sacrifice and dedication to defending our freedom. We owe it to our nation’s heroes and... Continue Reading -
January 09, 2023
Weekly Column: Idaho Law Enforcement--Selflessly Willing To Help
As another busy holiday season draws to a close and the new year gets underway, I am reminded of a critical segment of our population, who collectively never take a holiday... Continue Reading -
January 02, 2023
Weekly Column: Continuing To Work For Idahoans
As the 117th Congress (2021-2022) draws to a close, it is a good time to update Idahoans on some of the legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the past two... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2022
Weekly Column: Celebrating Adoption In Idaho
Adoption provides opportunities to turn heartbreak into love and growth for Idaho children in need of a loving home and the families who are blessed with their... Continue Reading -
December 19, 2022
Weekly Column: Our Bill Of Rights
Many do not recall that December 15 is an important anniversary for our government: we celebrate our Bill of Rights. As Americans we are afforded certain rights... Continue Reading