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January 01, 2024
Weekly Column: Still Too-High Inflation And Declining Credit Ratings Warrant Action, Not Celebration
Since President Biden’s Inauguration, inflation has cost Idaho families, raising monthly expenses in November an additional $984. In other words, it costs Idahoans $11,807... Continue Reading -
December 25, 2023
Weekly Column: The Greatest Gifts
According to U.S. House of Representatives historians, on December 24, 1913, “thousands flocked to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Washington’s first ‘community Christmas.’ The... Continue Reading -
December 18, 2023
Weekly Column: Bean Soup--A Senate Tradition With Idaho Connections
For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate. The soup is a Senate tradition with Idaho historical connections. Senate historians write, “There... Continue Reading -
December 11, 2023
Weekly Column: Spotlighting Idaho's Spirit Of Freedom
The enormous service of Idaho Veterans and the devotion to serving the veterans community is one of the things I most enjoy highlighting each year. Every November since 2002,... Continue Reading -
December 04, 2023
Weekly Column: Good News Out Of Washington--Congress Can Work Together To Advance Good Policy For Idahoans Without Driving Up The National Debt
We hear a lot about what Congress does not do well—namely, work together to get things done. Frankly, I share these justified criticisms. But, I am also happy to report... Continue Reading -
November 27, 2023
Weekly Column: Supporting Idaho Crime Victims
The Senate recently unanimously passed legislation important for exacting justice and helping crime victims in Idaho and across the country. S. 499 would reauthorize the... Continue Reading -
November 20, 2023
Weekly Column: Expanding Markets For Idaho Specialty Crops
Idaho farmers grow specialty crops in abundance. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, flowers and more, and are distinct from what are... Continue Reading -
November 11, 2023
Weekly Column: Why We Celebrate Idaho Veterans On November 11
It may be common knowledge that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. Why we celebrate veterans on November 11 may be less known. According to the U.S.... Continue Reading -
November 06, 2023
Weekly Column: Biden's Ambiguous $400,000 Tax Audit Directive Still Raises More Questions Than Answers
President Biden has hit the campaign trail touting the so-called victories of “Bidenomics.” However, for most Idahoans, Bidenomics has meant record-high grocery bills,... Continue Reading -
November 02, 2023
Backing Israel in Both Word and Deed
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on civilians commands a forceful response. The world has watched with grief the accounts of the injuries, tortures, slaughters and takings... Continue Reading -
October 30, 2023
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Hunting Safety And Archery Programs
Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Concerns with the Biden Administration’s efforts to defund hunting safety and archery programs at... Continue Reading -
October 23, 2023
Weekly Column: Backing Israel In Both Word And Deed
Overlooking Jerusalem’s main cemetery, where victims of the recent Iranian-backed terrorist attacks are likely being mourned, stands a monument honoring each of the victims by... Continue Reading -
October 09, 2023
Weekly Column: Of Course IRS's Destruction Of Unprocessed Documents Harmed Taxpayers
In 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made an unwise--and frankly, disturbing--decision to intentionally destroy 30 million paper-filed tax documents without processing... Continue Reading -
October 02, 2023
Weekly Column: IRS Must Better Protect Idaho Taxpayers
Taxpayers have certain fundamental rights when it comes to dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including the right to privacy and the right to confidentiality. ... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2023
Weekly Column: Strengthening Community Pharmacy Access For Idahoans
When Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, Part D, was created 20 years ago, the program was intended to protect Idaho seniors’ ability to access the pharmacy of their... Continue Reading -
September 18, 2023
Weekly Column: Honoring Idaho's POW/MIA By Keeping Up The Fight To Bring Them Home
According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), which is the agency primarily responsible for coordinating and conducting research and recovery efforts for... Continue Reading -
September 11, 2023
Weekly Column: Honoring Idaho's Medal Of Honor Recipients
Highways are an essential part of our country’s infrastructure. They are a key to our productivity and opportunity. They enable the transport of an incredible amount of... Continue Reading -
September 04, 2023
Weekly Column: Work Continues On Behalf Of Idahoans
As Congress returns to session, I look forward to continuing efforts on behalf of Idahoans. Prior to adjourning for the August state work period, we made considerable... Continue Reading -
August 28, 2023
Weekly Column: Advocating For Idaho--Support For Western Natural Resource Policies That Enhance Our Environment And Economy
Idaho is fortunate to be home to some of our nation’s most unique landscapes and vast natural resources. I am dedicated to protecting our environment in a manner... Continue Reading -
August 21, 2023
Weekly Column: Supporting Idaho's Men And Women In Uniform
Congress created the precursor for what became the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) when it passed the National Security Act of 1947 and later amended it in 1949. The... Continue Reading