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October 05, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE SETS STAGE FOR SENATE FARM BILL DEBATE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined fellow members of the Senate Finance Committee in approving legislation intended to provide funds for Farm Bill spending. The... Continue Reading -
October 04, 2007
CRAPO HONORS SHELLEY COUPLE AS "ANGELS IN ADOPTION"
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is honoring Rick and Tina Betzer of Shelley, Idaho, as being among the nation's leading advocates for adoption. The Betzers, who have... Continue Reading -
October 04, 2007
CRAPO NOTES ETHANOL PLANT ONE STEP CLOSER
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says a facility to produce cellulosic ethanol from grain is a big step closer to reality today, following an announcement from the... Continue Reading -
October 04, 2007
CRAPO: CRAIG HAS RIGHT TO PURSUE OPTIONS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement today regarding Senator Larry Craig: "Senator Craig has the right to pursue his legal options as does... Continue Reading -
October 04, 2007
IDAHO DEFENSE PROJECTS CLEAR THE SENATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The full Senate voted last night to approve the FY 2008 Defense appropriations bill, which includes funding for a number of Idaho projects. Idaho Senators... Continue Reading -
October 03, 2007
CRAPO, MORGAN AGREE EFFORTS IN SPACE MUST CONTINUE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo met today with NASA Educator Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, and both agreed that the recent downlink from Morgan's shuttle... Continue Reading -
October 02, 2007
CRAPO, JOHNSON INTRODUCE BILL AIMED AT INCREASING RETIREMENT SAVINGS
Washington, DC - Americans who invest in mutual funds can look forward to more profitable, long-term investing and a more secure retirement, thanks to a bipartisan bill... Continue Reading -
September 27, 2007
CRAPO DISCUSSES IDAHO NATIONAL LAB WITH LOCAL MAYORS AND LEADERS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo told mayors and regional economic leaders from eastern Idaho today he is aggressively working to strengthen and increase missions at... Continue Reading -
September 26, 2007
CRAPO SUPPORTS CRAIG'S DECISION TO REMAIN IN U.S. SENATE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following statement regarding Senator Larry Craig: "I support Senator Craig's decision to remain in the U.S. Senate.... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2007
ACADEMY DAY EVENTS IN BOISE AND COEUR D'ALENE TO PROCEED
Washington, DC -Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be an Academy Day in Idaho Falls as originally planned. Students in this area of the state are encouraged to attend... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2007
Committee Clears Idaho Projects in Defense Bill
BOISE, ID - The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Defense appropriations bill for FY 2008 earlier today. Funding was included for a number of Idaho projects.... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2007
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS GET FEDERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC - Two Idaho renewable energy projects have been rewarded with federal grants under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 9006 Renewable Energy... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2007
WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT PROJECTS APPROVED
Washington, DC - The United States Senate has authorized a number of water projects for Idaho in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), H.R. 2864. Idaho Senators Larry... Continue Reading -
September 25, 2007
IDAHO DELEGATION TO HOST ACADEMY DAY
Washington, DC - The Idaho Congressional Delegation is pleased to host the Seventh Annual Service Academy Day in Idaho on October 6th. Events will be held simultaneously in... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2007
CRAPO ANNOUNCES RECORD $1.5 MILLION IN AG PRODUCER GRANTS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says eight Idaho agricultural producers are in line for more than $1.5 million in Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) through the U.S.... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2007
CRAPO'S ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT TAX BILL PASSES COMMITTEE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's groundbreaking legislation to update the Endangered Species Act took a key step toward becoming law today. The legislation, the... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2007
KOPPELS ADVOCATE FOR CRAPO LEGISLATION
Washington, DC - Well-known national broadcaster Ted Koppel and his wife, Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, met with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo Thursday to discuss support and strategy... Continue Reading -
September 19, 2007
BANKING COMMITTEE PASSES HOMELESSNESS LEGISLATION
Washington, DC - Assistance for the homeless in rural states like Idaho could improve due to an amendment, authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and added to the Community... Continue Reading -
September 18, 2007
CRAPO CO-SPONSORS AIR FORCE HONORS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, having recently returned to Washington, DC after participating in the Air Force Appreciation Day Parade in Mountain Home, is... Continue Reading -
September 14, 2007
CRAPO PROVIDES STATEMENT FOR FIESTA IDAHO
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the request of the organizers of the 7th Annual Fiesta Idaho to be held at Lakeview Park in Nampa, Idaho, Senator Mike Crapo submitted a Congressional... Continue Reading
