News Releases
Idaho To Be Considered For RECA, Receives Funding For Science Research Projects
Washington, DC â??Idaho downwinders could be eligible for benefits under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, thanks to a provision included in the Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill. The Senate is set to approve the report, which also includes funding for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, law enforcement, economic resources in rural counties and safety improvements along the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Trail. The b… Continue Reading
November 08, 2005
Crapo Encourages Applications To Congressional Intern Program For Minorities
Washington, DC â?? Congressional internships on health care issues targeted to minority ethnic groups are now open, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The Kaiser Family Foundationâ??s Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is designed to provide African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and other minority populations with a nine-week congressional intern program to learn more about how health care policy is developed and implemented. â??Minorities in Idaho as well as throughout the… Continue Reading
November 07, 2005
Crapo Announces Spirit Of Freedom Awards
BOISE, ID â?? In ceremonies planned around the state on Veterans Day, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will honor veterans and volunteers who help veterans with his Spirit of Freedom award. Crapo created the award in 2002 to honor Idaho veterans and volunteers. This yearâ??s recipients include veterans and volunteers from Blackfoot, Boise, Garden City, Lewiston, Mountain Home and Pocatello. â??These Idaho veterans are part of a proud military tradition and have demonstrated remarkable bravery in battle.… Continue Reading
November 07, 2005
Crapo Presents Idaho Attorneys At Supreme Court
Washington, DC â?? This morning, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo stood before the U.S. Supreme Court to present three Idaho attorneys for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court. Crapo, who is one of a handful of U.S. Senators with privileges to appear before the High Court, introduced Bonneville County Prosecutor Dane Watkins, Jr.; Chief Deputy Bruce Pickett; and Deputy Randy Neal.â??It is a privilege for any individual to be able to appear before the nation's highest court," Crapo said. &q… Continue Reading
November 04, 2005
Crapo Seeks Border Security Improvements
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is co-sponsoring a Senate bill seeking to beef up the prosecution of those who cross the northern U.S. border illegally. Crapo and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) co-sponsoring the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act, S. 1958, which was introduced this week.â??This measure seeks to stop illegal immigrants along the northern border of the U.S. similar to a measure last session covering illegal activity in the southern United S… Continue Reading
November 03, 2005
Senate Sends Ag Bill To The President
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, supported Senate passage today on a vote of 81-18 of the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations conference report. The funding measure contains projects endorsed by Crapo that will benefit Idaho farmers and communities. The agriculture spending measure dedicates substantial resources to agriculture, rural development and conservation projects important to Idaho communities. A highlight in this bill is … Continue Reading
November 03, 2005
Crapo To Discuss Supreme Court, Ag, Budget On "Capitol Wathc"
Washington, DC â?? The nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court, the recent passage of the Agriculture Appropriations measure, and the Deficit Reduction budget package will be the topics of discussion, among others, with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo next week on â??Capitol Watch.â?? Crapoâ??s â??Capitol Watchâ?? airs the second Tuesday of each month on most cable access stations in Idaho. As a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees, Crapo has dealt directly with these i… Continue Reading
November 03, 2005
Crapo: Trade Decision Benefits Ski Resorts, Businesses, Customers
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says a decision by U.S. trade officials to exempt certain imports of ski and snowboard pants from China from import limits will benefit ski areas and clothing distributors. Crapo wrote the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on behalf of Idaho companies such as Sturtevants Mountain Sports of Sun Valley, Scott USA, Smith Sport Optics, Inc., Precision Mountainwear, Tsunami and Sun Valley Ski Tools, asking for an exemption in t… Continue Reading
November 01, 2005
Crapo: Tax Reform Long Overdue
Washington, DC â??Proposals to reduce the complexity of the U.S. tax code, improve fairness, and promote economic growth through tax policies will be addressed by the Senate, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Finance Committee commented today. In the next year, the Senate Finance Committee will address reforms and the simplification of the nationâ??s current tax code. â??The current tax code is ten times longer than the Bible and creates a system of extreme complexity,â?? Crapo sa… Continue Reading
October 31, 2005
Crapo Applauds Alito Nomination As Supreme Court Justice
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo praised the nomination today of Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. â??Judge Alito has a distinguished background of experience and knowledge,â?? Crapo said. â??I look forward to meeting with Judge Alito and learning more about him through his confirmation process. While I am disappointed that Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination, I hope that Judge Alito is given fair consideration by … Continue Reading
October 27, 2005
Crapo Gains Funds For Telehealth Grants
Washington, DC â?? The access that rural Idahoans have to top-quality medical care gained Senate support today under an amendment to an appropriations bill proposed by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and several colleagues. The amendment provides $10 million for telehealth grant programs and will fund a minimum of ten telehealth resource center throughout the county. Crapo was joined by lead sponsor Senator Jon Thune (R-South Dakota), and co-sponsors Senators Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota), Sam Brownback… Continue Reading
October 27, 2005
Crapo, Chairman Discuss Downwinder Plans
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania), are discussing the need to expand upon a plan to compensate Idahoans and others exposed to radiation from atomic tests during the middle of the last century. Crapo has introduced legislation to include Idahoans for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) but agrees recommendations by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to reform RECA… Continue Reading
October 27, 2005
Crapo Wins Approval For Indian Office of Men's Health
Washington, DC â??To create awareness and prevention of life-threatening diseases and menâ??s health issues, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced an amendment today instructing the Indian Health Service (IHS) to create an Office of Menâ??s Health. That amendment was approved on a voice vote. Crapo has long advocated creating of an Office of Menâ??s Health at the Health and Human Services Department to provide education campaigns and prom… Continue Reading
October 27, 2005
Crapo: Forest Research Must Reach End-Users
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization, presided over a hearing today to examine the direction, coordination and long-term plan for forestry research. Testimony focused on forestry research currently being conducted and changes that may be brought to improve coordination and technology transfer. Witnesses for the hearing included representatives of the U.S. Forest Service, university, industr… Continue Reading
October 26, 2005
Crapo, Craig Seek Replacement Equipment For Idaho Guard
Washington, DC â?? Concerns that the Idaho National Guard does not have the necessary equipment to properly deal with potential disasters or domestic emergencies has sparked a letter to the White House by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig. In the letter to President Bush today, the Senators agree with concerns expressed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne and Adjutant General Lawrence LaFrenz that equipment Guard members left in Iraq will not be available for disaster response and that troops wi… Continue Reading
October 26, 2005
Budget Committee Approves Deficit-Reduction Legislation
Washington, DC â??A budget bill that trims government spending, cuts the deficit, and creates efficiency within federal programs while addressing the needs of Katrina victims was approved today by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and fellow members on the Senate Budget Committee. The Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act is slated to save more than $39 billion over five years and will reduce federal spending to meet the goal of cutting the deficit by half, which is already down by more than $90 b… Continue Reading
October 26, 2005
Idaho Added To School Fruit, Vegetable Program
Washington, DC â??The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable School Program is one step closer to existing in Idaho schools Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced today as funding for the expansion of the program to Idaho was included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill approved by Senate and House appropriations conferees. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program places domestically-grown fruits and vegetables in schools as healthy snacks and educa… Continue Reading
October 25, 2005
Senate Finance Enacts Savings, Efficiency Reforms
Washington, DC â??A plan to save more than $10 billion over five years while starting to address federal health program improvements was approved today by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and his colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee. The deal addresses inefficiencies within the Medicare and Medicaid programs and strives to maintain access to health care for beneficiaries.The Committee approved the savings in its budget reconciliation measure, mandated as part of the 2006 Senate Budget resolution. … Continue Reading
October 25, 2005
Crapo Gets $1 Million To Fight Domestic Violence
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has won approval to send $1 million in federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants to Ada County to aid in completion of a county Family Justice Center for victims of domestic violence and spousal and child abuse. The Center is expected to be a one-stop center to assist victims of domestic violence and abuse with medical, legal, and counseling assistance and for other needs. â??Estimates are that women, and often children, are battered every nin… Continue Reading
October 25, 2005
Crapo: Iraqi Constitution Is Beacon For Democracy In The Middle East
Washington, DC â??The strong turnout and endorsement of the Iraqi constitution by the Iraqi people brought praise from Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, who spent time in late June in Baghdad and Fallujah, and noted great progress among Iraqi security forces along with the formation of democratic rule to the country. â??The people of Iraq are sacrificing for the spread of democracy within their country and are defending it with pride,â?? Crapo said. â??While I was in Iraq, I had a brief opportunity to m… Continue Reading
