News Releases
Crapo Co-Sponsors Pledge Protection Act
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is co-sponsoring the Pledge Protection Act (S. 1046) to protect the Pledge of Allegiance from being removed from schools, after a U.S. District Court Judge in California ruled the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools unconstitutional last week. The measure would bar federal courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court from hearing or deciding on any rulings regarding the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance under the Constitut… Continue Reading
September 21, 2005
Crapo & Johnson Introduce Capital Gains Tax Deferral Bill
Washington, DC â?? Mutual fund shareholders can look forward to more profitable, long-term investing and a more secure retirement thanks to a bipartisan bill introduced today by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota) and Jim Bunning (R-Kentucky). The bill would allow shareholders who automatically reinvest distributions to keep more of their own money working for them longer by deferring capital gains taxes until they actually sell the investment. The bill remedies an unfair… Continue Reading
September 20, 2005
Crapo Pays Tribute to Sheri Garmon
Washington, DC â?? Idaho native Sheri Garmon will do more to advance her cause for compensation for victims of radiation exposure than she will ever know, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Garmon, an Emmett native who pushed to have Idahoans included a national radiation compensation fund, died last week of complications related to cancer. At the request of Representative Kathy Skippen, Crapo is sending a statement to be read at Garmonâ??s funeral on Thursday. In the statement, Crapo recall… Continue Reading
September 15, 2005
Finance Committee, Senate Provide Tax Relief For Katrina Victims
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined a unanimous Senate today, providing immediate tax relief for Katrina evacuees and those living in designated disaster zones, those caring for the evacuees and those contributing to relief efforts. The tax package (S. 1696) was sent from the Senate Finance Committee on which Crapo sits. The package passed today includes the following that will benefit Idahoans involved in relief efforts: Provide tax incentives for charitable donations, including p… Continue Reading
September 15, 2005
Hispanic Heritage Month Honored By Senate
Washington, DC â?? Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which was recognized through a Senate resolution co-sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The resolution, which passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent this morning, honors and celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States. The month begins today, September 15th, and ends on October 15th. September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American … Continue Reading
September 14, 2005
Healthcare Relief Coming To Katrina Victims
Washington, DC â??Displaced victims from Hurricane Katrina may be eligible for Medicaid disaster relief on a temporary basis under new legislation introduced today by the Senate Finance Committee, on which Idaho Senator Mike Crapo sits. Additionally, regulatory relief and financial assistance will be offered to states affected by Katrina, as well as healthcare providers of hurricane victims as they work to ensure uninterrupted medical care coverage.The relief package will provide access to tempo… Continue Reading
September 12, 2005
Crapo: Academy Deadline Fast Approaching
Washington, DC â?? The deadline to apply for admission to U.S. military academies is fast approaching, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo reminds interested Idaho students. Applications for the nationâ??s four military academies must be submitted by Monday, October 31st, to be considered for the 2006 academic year. Every year, Crapo nominates selected Idaho students to the following: the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York; the U.S. M… Continue Reading
September 12, 2005
Crapo Applauds New Medicare Information Website
Washington, DC â??Idahoâ??s seniors will have greater access to help in signing up for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage program through several efforts, including a newly launched website dedicated to providing easy to understand information about the program. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo applauded the launch of the website, www.maprx.info, which is sponsored by the MedicareRx Connect, a network of patient, family caregiver and professional organizations as well as the efforts of a… Continue Reading
September 09, 2005
Crapo, Agencies Advance Dworshak Work
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is teaming with federal and state agencies to reverse the economic and environmental effects of drawdowns at Dworshak Reservoir which have plagued Clearwater County. The actions continue Crapoâ??s efforts to mitigate problems related to annual drawdowns at the reservoir by improving recreation opportunities and the fish population at Dworshak.Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Fish and Game, and USDA Rural Development, Crapo has assis… Continue Reading
September 08, 2005
Crapo Hails Passage of VAWA Out of Committee
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo lauded the actions of the Senate Judiciary Committee today as it passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on to the full Senate for a vote later this fall. â??This landmark legislation, now eleven years in existence, funds critical programs to help all victims of violent crime as well as agencies and organizations who provide acute and legal aid to these victimsâ?? said Crapo. Crapo signed on to co-sponsor the reauthorization… Continue Reading
September 08, 2005
Crapo To Discuss Katrina, Supreme Court Confirmations on Live "Capitol Watch"
Washington, DC â?? As the Senate heads back into session this month, Idaho Senator Crapo will focus on several important items confronting Congress this month, including sending aid to Katrina victims and the confirmation of two Supreme Court Justices. Crapo will take calls from Idahoans on â??Capitol Watchâ?? on Tuesday, September 13th from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain/6 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific. During the half-hour program, viewers are invited to call 1-800-SEN-TALK (1-800-736-8255) to speak with Crap… Continue Reading
September 07, 2005
Crapo Welcomes Idaho Interns To DC Office
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomed three Idahoans to his Washington, DC office as interns for the fall semester. The interns began work this week and will assist in office operations and legislative duties through December 2005.Rebecca Davis, Idaho Falls, graduated from BYU-Idaho last month with a degree in English. During her college experience, she served as a reading tutor and was involved with the pre-law society on campus. She is a 2002 Skyline High School (Idaho Falls) gr… Continue Reading
September 07, 2005
Crapo, Carper Urge Banks, Credit Unions, Credit Card Companies To Show Lenience To Katrina Victims
WASHINGTON (Sept. 7, 2005) â?? Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tom Carper (D-Delaware) today urged members of the financial community to show leniency toward victims of Hurricane Katrina. In a letter to Financial Services Roundtable as well as various banking, credit union and credit card trade associations, Carper and Crapo implored financial institutions to do what they can to help Katrinaâ??s victims, many of whom no longer have homes or a source of income. Both Carper and Crapo are members… Continue Reading
September 04, 2005
Crapo Mourns Chief Justice's Passing
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo jointed with Americans today in mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, who died Saturday from thyroid cancer. Rehnquist served more than 33 years on the Supreme Court, with 19 of those as Chief Justice. He was the longest-serving Court member since the early 1900s. â??Chief Justice Rehnquist was a classic American success story, from humble beginnings in Wisconsin to military experience during World War Ii to Harvard and Stanf… Continue Reading
September 01, 2005
Senate To Send Relief To Katrina Victims
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo commended Senate plans to call an emergency session tonight to approve appropriations to provide immediate assistance for federal and local disaster response teams. The Senate plans to send approximately $10 billion in aid to help with rescue efforts currently underway in the Gulf region.â??Weâ??ve all seen pictures of the devastation in New Orleans and Biloxi and other communities throughout the South, â??said Crapo. â??It is imperative that we respond… Continue Reading
August 31, 2005
Crapo: White House Conference Will Help ESA Legislation
St. Louis, MO â?? Support for cooperative solutions should spread to Congress to improve the Endangered Species Act, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo, a speaker and round table participant at the White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation this week in St. Louis, is heartened at the willingness of government and private-sector interests from landowners to conservationists, to embrace collaboration as a tool in conservation efforts.â??We need cooperative legislation to implemen… Continue Reading
August 30, 2005
Crapo: Past Success With Wildlife Key to ESA
St. Louis, MO â?? The key to improving conservation efforts related to the Endangered Species Act can best be enacted by learning from past successes in collaboration and consensus found around the country. That was the message from Idaho Senator Mike Crapo to start Day 2 of the White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation in St. Louis, Missouri. Crapo noted how sportsmen, farmers, landowners, conservationists, tribal members, and others are working in tandem with government officials to b… Continue Reading
August 29, 2005
CRAPO TO ADDRESS WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo delivers remarks tomorrow in St. Louis, Missouri, to a national conference on conservation issues attended by members of President George W. Bushâ??s Cabinet. The Conference on Cooperative Conservation, sponsored by the White Houseâ??s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), invited Crapo to speak and participate in discussion groups because of his work in collaboration in solving environmental issues and his efforts to update the Endangered Species Ac… Continue Reading
August 26, 2005
Idaho receives funding to combat domestic violence
Washington, DC â??Victims of domestic violence across Idaho will now have access to legal assistance through funds totaling $425,000 announced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo for the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence through the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) program grant. The LAV grant allows the Coalition along with public agencies and assault shelters to provide legal aid to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking through direct represent… Continue Reading
August 24, 2005
BE PREPARED
Security is a component of everyday life that one spending time in Washington, D.C. gets accustomed to. Metal detectors, police vehicle barriers and heavily-armed police officers become strangely commonplace after awhile. In some ways, itâ??s just as easy to become complacent when it comes to personal security in Washington as in many parts of Idaho where the threat seems less. And thatâ??s the pointâ??on the surface, our nationâ??s Capital is a logical target, but terrorists also see schools, m… Continue Reading
