News Releases
Crapo Reports More Good Economic News
Washington, DC â??Jobs, production and spending reports across the nation reveal signs of a bolstering economy, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, who commented on the news that hourly pay for workers was up along with retail sales, productivity, construction spending and overall gross domestic product. â??Not only are Americans now able to find jobs, but they are able to find good jobs,â?? Crapo said. â??More of us are able to save for education, invest in business, and build a nest egg for… Continue Reading
May 05, 2006
CRAPO HONORS LONG-TIME EDUCATOR, VOLUNTEERWITH SPIRIT OF IDAHO AWARDS
May 04, 2006
Judge Smith Approved by Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? This morning the United States Senate Judiciary Committee approved Judge Randy Smithâ??s nomination to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Smith currently serves as a District Judge in Pocatello, Idaho. Following the vote, Idaho Senator Larry Craig observed, â??I have known Randy for a long time, and have always been impressed with his thoughtfulness, fairness, and integrity. The Committee sees that, and I am pleased another hurdle has been cleared in his conf… Continue Reading
May 04, 2006
Kempthorne Sees Other Side of Dais
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee regarding his nomination to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Members of the Committee quizzed him on a variety of issues before the Department, from public land management to Indian trusts to oil and gas development. Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo introduced Kempthorne at the hearing. Craig, who serves on the Committee, said, â??During todayâ??s hearing, Dirk provi… Continue Reading
May 04, 2006
Crapo: Compromise Speeds Banking Reform
Washington, DC â?? Months of negotiation and effort paid off this morning for Idaho Senator Mike Crapo as the Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved legislation he authored regarding regulatory relief for the financial services industry. Crapo, who is a member of the Banking Committee, has spent month working on regulatory reform, an issue that has plagued the financial services industry for many years. The Financial Service Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 will now be referred to the full S… Continue Reading
May 03, 2006
Crapo Hosts Live May 'Capitol Watch' Program
Washington, DC -Renewable energy research and developments at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) will be the topics for Idaho Senator Mike Crapoâ??s live â??Capitol "Watch" cable program this month. Crapo will host a guest, INL Lab Director Vice Admiral John Grossenbacher, on the program, which will air live on May 9th, 2006. "Finding renewable and independent resources of energy is on the minds of many Americans right now and the Senate is looking at proposals to address those i… Continue Reading
May 02, 2006
Idaho Delegation Challenges FAA On Boise Airport Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? The Idaho Congressional Delegation met today with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Marion Blakey to discuss pending issues of concern regarding the Boise Airport. FAA has proposed colocation of the Boise Airportâ??s Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities and personnel in Salt Lake City, Utah. The delegation also expressed deep concern with the lack of progress being made to construct a new air traffic control tower at the airport. â??We apprec… Continue Reading
May 02, 2006
Reaction To Softwood Lumber Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Rep. C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter had the following reaction to the United States and Canada reaching an agreement on softwood lumber trade: â??This agreement confirms the decision by U.S. officials and the coalition of timber businesses to stand tall in the face of unfair trade practices. This agreement sends the message that we must stay at the bargaining table to negotiate reasonable and fair trade deals. â??We are hopeful this agre… Continue Reading
May 01, 2006
Crapo: Reg Relief Mark-Up Tackles Tough Issues
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following statement regarding the upcoming regulatory relief legislation mark-up later this week: â??Today marks the culmination of many months of hard work to bring industry, regulators, consumer groups and other interested parties together on a measure that will provide regulatory relief for financial institutions. The Senate Banking Committee will hold a mark-up on The Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 on Thursday morning… Continue Reading
April 28, 2006
Crapo Touts Robust Economy
Washington, DC â?? The news of the American economy rapidly growing during the first quarter of 2006 brought praise from Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Finance Committee that hold jurisdiction over the nationâ??s tax policies. The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the best indicator of how the economy is faring, grew by 4.8 percent during the first three months of 2006, the fastest rate in more than two years. This growth was spurred by an … Continue Reading
April 27, 2006
Crapo Introduces Forest Service Partnership Bill
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln introduced the bipartisan Forest Service Partnership Act, which will improve the ability of the Forest Service to work cooperatively with local communities and others to improve conservation results. Crapo, who chairs the Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation and Rural Revitalization, authored the bill to advance the enactment of cooperative legislation that better enables federal agencies to work colla… Continue Reading
April 26, 2006
Crapo Salutes Courage of Caldwell Soldier
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expressed his condolences today to the family and friends of Private First Class Jacob Allcott of Caldwell. Allcott, 21 and a member of the U.S. Armyâ??s 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas, died Saturday when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle in Baghdad. His family is well-known in Caldwell since his father Bruce Allcott, was the fire chief in Caldwell for 15 years before moving to Burley.â??My heartfelt symp… Continue Reading
April 25, 2006
Crapo, Clinton Call For Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and executives from Liz Claiborne, Inc., Education Development Center, Teen Research Unlimited and representatives from Break the Cycle today to announce fresh statistics on teen dating violence and highlight a collaborative ninth-grade curriculum created by these organizations to address teen dating violence.â??Teen dating violence exists today in every community,â?? said Crapo. â??It is a precursor to … Continue Reading
April 20, 2006
Idaho Delegation Advocates For Twin Falls Postal Distribution Center
Washington, DC â?? A proposal to merge the mail distribution center in Twin Falls with the one in Boise faces opposition from the Idaho Congressional delegation. In a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the delegation expressed concern over the economic impact of the proposal, timely mail delivery and service availability for the people who rely on the Twin Falls Center. The proposal would reassign or transfer 30-35 employees from the Twin Falls Pioneer Station mail processing cen… Continue Reading
April 20, 2006
Crapo & Clinton to Hold News Conference
Washington, DC â?? Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York) with Liz Claiborne Inc. and others will hold a news conference on Tuesday, April 25 2006 to focus attention on teen dating violence and the need to educate children about this problem. The news conference will include the unveiling of new survey results on teen dating violence by Teenage Research Unlimited commissioned by Liz Claiborne Inc. Liz Claiborne Inc. has developed an education program on teen dating… Continue Reading
April 20, 2006
Crapo and Wasden Work To Help Idaho Crime Victims
Boise â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo together with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) have authored a bipartisan letter calling on the Senate appropriators to save the Crime Victims Fund from rescission in the FY2007 Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill. â??Money deposited into the Crime Victims Fund comes from fines and forfeitures in federal courts and is allocated out to crime victimsâ?? servicesâ??a total of $3 million in Idaho alone in 2005,â?? said Crapo. â??This money is not tax… Continue Reading
April 17, 2006
Crapo Kicks Off School Snack Program; Announces Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Efforts
Boise â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will join students at two Idaho schools this week in a national effort to provide fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to educate students about healthy eating choices and improved learning abilities. Crapo spearheaded funding in Congress to establish a new Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture which establishes healthy snack alternatives in the classroom and during school lunch. Several states, including Idaho, are p… Continue Reading
April 13, 2006
Crapo, Wasden Announce National Effort On Domestic Violence Funding; Senator Also Kicks Off Healthy School Snack PROGRAM
Boise â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will announce a national effort Monday aimed at saving millions of federal dollars that go to fight domestic violence and assist victims of crime in Idaho and across the country. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will join Crapo to express his support and announce a similar effort among the nationâ??s Attorneys General. Crapo has led an effort in the Senate to save funding in the Crime Victims Fund at a time when budget writers are considering moving the m… Continue Reading
April 07, 2006
Crapo Honors CDA Human Rights Task Force, Awards Orofino Civics Students
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will honor the work of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations and tour the new Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur dâ??Alene this Monday. Crapo will present the Task Force with a framed copy of his Congressional Record Statement lauding the groupâ??s accomplishments. During his visit to Idaho next week, Crapo will also visit with students at an Orofino High School civics class planning a trip to Washington, DC. He will also keynote the… Continue Reading
April 07, 2006
Crapo Holds Out Hope For Sound Immigration Reform
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says the proper balance has not yet been achieved in immigration reform legislation pending in the Senate, and expresses frustration with Senate Democrats holding up debate and votes on amendments to improve the legislation. Crapo says that while he supports the border security measurers considered on the floor of the Senate, disagreement remains over how to address illegal immigration.â??We must have the ability to secure our borders in order to enabl… Continue Reading
