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August 02, 2011
Idaho Senators Say Debt Plan Puts Spending Cuts First
Washington, D.C. - With the nation's credit rating and the threat of higher interest rates on the line, Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today supported an agreement... Continue Reading -
Announced two days before the country is expected to fully exhaust its $14.3 trillion in borrowing authority, a deal to end the debt ceiling negotiations has been announced.... Continue Reading
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August 01, 2011
The Wall Street Journal: A Tea Party Triumph
If a good political compromise is one that has something for everyone to hate, then last night's bipartisan debt-ceiling deal is a triumph. The bargain is nonetheless... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2011
Crapo Supports Boehner Debt Ceiling Plan
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said tonight the debt ceiling legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on a 218-210 vote should receive strong... Continue Reading -
July 23, 2011
Clearwater Basin Collaborative Takes Big Step
Washington, D.C. - A collaborative land management effort in Idaho's Clearwater Basin has been selected for federal funding recommendations through the U.S. Forest Service... Continue Reading -
The Wall street Journal; July 23, 2011 Out of the Way, Please, Mr. President The Gang of Six puts forward some ideas worth pursuing. By: Peggy Noonan It's good, it... Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C. - A decision today by the U.S. Senate to reject legislation calling for a balanced federal budget is a setback for the nation and our economy, said Idaho... Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan agreement announced this week by six U.S. Senators to cut the nation's deficit by about $4 trillion over ten years also provides a historic... Continue Reading
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July 21, 2011
Former Idahoan Nominated To Head The Marines
Washington, D.C. - A former Idahoan and graduate of the University of Idaho has been nominated to head the U.S. Marine Corps. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo confirmed today that... Continue Reading -
July 21, 2011
The Wall Street Journal: The Gang of Six Play
The Wall Street Journal; July 21, 2011 The Gang of Six Play A conceptual breakthrough that has too few details. Grand bipartisan budget deals are one of the great come-ons... Continue Reading -
By David M. Cote, chairman and CEO of Honeywell - 07/20/11 11:07 AM ET The proposal by the Gang of Six makes many important contributions to the ongoing discussions about how... Continue Reading
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July 20, 2011
Crapo, Risch Welcome Cut, Cap and Balance Vote
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both co-sponsors of the Cut, Cap, and Balance legislation, said they will support the legislation when it comes... Continue Reading -
By Marty Flanagan 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 As a global asset manager, Invesco is closely monitoring both the U.S. and international implications of raising... Continue Reading
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July 18, 2011
Crapo Office Travels to Cascade, Council
Boise - To better assist Idahoans with questions and issues concerning federal agencies and policies, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's office is increasing its travel to... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2011
Senators Introduce Forest Management Legislation
Washington, DC - A recent decision by the U.S. 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals will subject logging roads in public and private forests to some of the most stringent... Continue Reading -
July 13, 2011
Crapo Postpones Town Hall Meeting Tonight
Washington, DC - Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict regarding his work on the nation's debt and deficit crisis, Senator Mike Crapo is regrettably cancelling his... Continue Reading -
July 06, 2011
Crapo to Discuss the Federal Debt and Deficit
Washington, DC - With critical votes on the federal debt and deficit crisis approaching in the Senate, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will discuss the federal budget, deficit... Continue Reading -
June 29, 2011
Crapo, Risch Support Balanced Budget Amendment
Washington, D.C. - The time to balance the federal budget by reducing spending is now, and Congress has no leeway left to deal with the issue. That's the message sent today... Continue Reading -
June 20, 2011
Senators: Agency Holding Up Renewable Energy
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of 21 U.S. Senators say that the Department of the Interior (DOI) is curtailing renewable energy development and job creation by adding... Continue Reading -
On May 4, 2011, the ten Republican Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs sent a letter to the Inspectors General of the Commodity Futures... Continue Reading