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July 30, 2010
Senators Seek Additional Work on Sheep Issues
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today called for additional collaboration and research in an attempt to resolve issues between wild bighorn sheep... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2010
Crapo to Discuss Budget Deficits, Taxes
Washington, DC - Many in Congress seem to have an unending appetite for spending, and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says he'll make spending and expiring tax relief cornerstones of... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2010
Delegation: F-35 Decision "Disappointing'
Washington, DC - Members of Idaho's Congressional Delegation say today's announcement by the U.S. Air Force that neither Mountain Home Air Force Base nor Gowen Field made the... Continue Reading -
July 28, 2010
Monuments Could Be Blocked in Senate Bill
Washington, D.C. - Presidential authority to declare new federal monuments on public land will be restricted under legislation introduced today by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo... Continue Reading -
July 22, 2010
Crapo, Udall Bill Would Provide Estate Tax Relief for Farmers, Ranchers who Preserve Land through Conservation Easements
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (ID) and Mark Udall (CO) announced that they have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to offer estate tax relief and... Continue Reading -
July 21, 2010
Bill Seeks To End Veterinarian Shortage
Washington, D.C. - Ending a shortage of rural veterinary medicine is the aim of bipartisan legislation introduced today by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tim Johnson... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted to extend unemployment benefits for an additional 90 days without raising the national debt. The amendment, S.... Continue Reading
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July 20, 2010
Crapo: Don't Use Unemployment To Justify Increased Debt
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate plans to pile another $34 billion onto the national debt this week with a nearly party-line vote, extending unemployment benefits without... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C. - Facing a measure that will choke economic growth by restricting credit and fail to end bailouts, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today voted against H.R. 4173, the... Continue Reading
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July 15, 2010
Jobs Created In Hydropower Improvement Act
Washington, D.C. - Idaho could benefit through the job creation and increase in renewable energy production expected if Congress approves the bipartisan Hydropower Improvement... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2010
Twenty-nine Members Of The U.S. Senate From Both Parties Urge Obama Administration To Renew County Payments
Washington, D.C. - In a bipartisan effort to maintain the "contract" between rural America and the federal government, 29 members of the U.S. Senate from both parties are... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2010
Crapo: Vernon Baker An Idaho Legend
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today offered this tribute on the passing of Idaho Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker of St. Maries: "Mr. Vernon... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2010
Red Tape, Paperwork Would Be Cut Under Senate Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Millions of small businesses in Idaho and other states would be spared the agony of onerous tax paperwork associated with health care reform under... Continue Reading -
July 08, 2010
Formaldehyde Safety Bill Signed Into Law
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) announced today that their legislation, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act,... Continue Reading -
July 07, 2010
Geothermal Expanding Across Broadway Bridge
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and representatives from Boise State University announced the further expansion of renewable and natural geothermal... Continue Reading -
July 06, 2010
Geothermal Expansion To Be Detailed
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and representatives from Boise State University and Boise Public Works will join tomorrow to discuss the historic... Continue Reading -
June 30, 2010
Idaho U.S. Senate Pages Making Their Mark
Washington, D.C. - Two Idaho students are spending an interesting summer working on the floor of the United States Senate. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo assisted the Idaho high... Continue Reading -
June 28, 2010
Byrd's Service Of Note For The Senate, Nation
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said the passing of Senator Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) today is a time for the United States Senate and the nation to note... Continue Reading -
June 28, 2010
Crapo: Firearms Rights Reaffirmed
Washington, D.C. - Today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling again confirming Americans' constitutional right to keep and bear arms should be seen as significant for those who seek to... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of senators, including Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, today sent a letter to the Judiciary Committee requesting a hearing on... Continue Reading