News Releases
Day 50: Stop The Obstruction Of Gov. Mike Leavitt
Washington, D.C.-Several members of the Committee on Environment and Public Works spoke out today against the obstruction of Gov. Mike Leavitt to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Gov. Leavitt, one of the most eminently qualified and non-controversial nominees for EPA Administrator, remains in limbo--in fact, 50 days have elapsed since he was formally nominated by President Bush on September 3. Compare that time period--the day the Senate received the nomination u… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo hires Spring Interns
Washington, DC -- Idaho Senator Mike Crapo recently welcomed three interns from Idaho to his Washington, D.C. office. They arrived in mid-January and will perform their duties through the beginning of May. The congressional intern program is targeted for college students who are interested in learning more about the political process and how Congress operates. Selection is made through an application process that includes submitting a cover letter, resume and references. College credit is worked… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
American Dream Closer To Reality For Many
Washington, D.C. -- Ongoing efforts by Congress to increase the number of Americans who own homes, especially minority groups, will be receiving additional assistance from the Bush Administration through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the current month. June is â??National Home Ownership Month,â?? and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is highlighting several efforts underway in Congress to increase home ownership in the country.Crapo, who serves on the Senate Banking, Housin… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo Announces Staff Changes
Washington, DC â?? Two new staff members have joined Idaho Senator Mike Crapoâ??s legislative staff in Washington, D.C. Both come with strong experience and connections to Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.Staci Stevenson is Crapoâ??s newest legislative assistant, handling primarily environment, agriculture, and related issues. Stevenson has spent four years with Representative Doc Hastings (R-Washington), where she handled similar issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Comm… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Idaho Projects Funded in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
ASHINGTON, DC â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig, a Senate Appropriations Committeemember, and Mike Crapo , praised passage today of H.J. Res. 2, the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for FY 2003. Support for many Idaho projects was included in the bill which passed the Senate this evening by a vote of 69 to 29. This bill is served as the vehicle for all 11 of the FY 2003 appropriations bills that were left unfinished last year by the then-Democrat-controlled Senate.â??Critically needed support for a vari… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo Wants Feds To Help Pay For Meth Lab Cleanup
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo wants the federal government to help foot the bill for cleaning up methamphetamine labs, a growing drug problem in the country. In a letter sent to the Senate managers of the conference considering the Fiscal Year 2004 Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations bill, Crapo encouraged the appropriators to restore $20 million in the measure to assist local and state jurisdictions in cleaning up the highly toxic labs. The funding was included in the Presidentâ… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, DC â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo announced full Senate passage yesterday of the Fiscal Year 2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. The bill includes funding for several programs led by institutions in the State of Idaho, and a Craig amendment to aid in the reforestation of Afghanistan.â??These projects highlight the best of what Idaho has to offer our nation and our world and I am proud that we were able to secure the funding to help make that possible,â?? Senat… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo says Right to Freedom of Speech Reflected in Fighting For Freedoms
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today noted that the efforts by those expressing opinions over the conflict in Iraq demonstrate a basic freedom many Americans take for granted--freedom of speech. Crapo has received numerous contacts from Idahoans regarding the war, including personal office visits, letters, faxes and e-mails.A satellite feed on Crapoâ??s remarks today is available:2:00-2:15 p.m. Mountain Time / 1:00-1:15 p.m. Pacific TimeGalaxy 3 (C-Band)Transponder 7 HorizontalDownlin… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo Reminds Students Of Academy Deadline
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 Friday, October 31st, to be considered for the 2004 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
March 10, 2005
Crapo Encouraged By Leavitt Confirmation Vote
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says the overwhelming vote of 88-8 to confirm Utah Governor Mike Leavitt as Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency today is â??encouraging, both for the unity behind this nomination and the end of partisan debate that held up this nomination and could stall progress on other environmental issues.â?? Crapo voted in favor of Governor Leavittâ??s nomination. Crapo, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, supported Leavi… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Delegation Announces Nomination Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC â?? The Idaho Congressional delegation announced today the potential opportunity for scientific and technical experts from Idaho to participate in a study to be performed bythe National Academy of Sciences of the Superfund Site Assessment and Remediation in the Coeurdâ??Alene River Basin. The National Academy of Sciences is accepting nominations of individuals who are interested inbeing part of a multidisciplinary committee which will independently evaluate the Coeur dâ??Alene Bas… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Forest Health Legislation Progresses
Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan language drafted by a coalition of senators including Idaho Senator Mike Crapo to improve elements of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act was overwhelmingly approved by a 97-1 vote in the U.S. Senate today as final passage of a forest health bill draws near. In the wake of devastating fires in Southern California, the Senate has opened debate on H.R. 1904, and initial votes on amendments to the bill make it appear final passage could come soon.During a speech on the… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo-Craig Water Measure Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. â?? Legislation that would convey title of facilities presently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (FMID) cleared the U.S. Senate. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig, who introduced and co-sponsored the bill (S. 520), have been working for its passage this session, and heralded the action.Senator Crapo said, â??For nearly seven years, we have been working to make this legislation a reality, and Iâ??m pleased that weâ??ve made it … Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DELEGATION DEFEATS RATE HIKE
Washington, DC â?? A proposal that would have required power marketing administrations (PMAs), including the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), to significantly increase rates to consumers was rejected by the Senate Budget Committee, largely through the efforts of Senators from the Pacific Northwest. The budget resolution, passed today by the Senate Budget Committee, did not include revenues associated with the proposal. The resolution, which sets up the framework for federal spending, will … Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo Nominates Idaho Sheriffs ForMissing Children CaseTraining
Washington, DC â?? All of Idahoâ??s 44 county sheriffs are invited to participate in training seminars dealing with missing and exploited children, thanks to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Crapo has nominated all 44 of Idahoâ??s sheriffs for eligibility to attend the free sessions, which are held several times each year in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. â??I am pleased to join with the National Center for Missing and Explo… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Delegation Seeks Protection For Sugar In Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Idaho's Congressional Delegation is engaged in an aggressive attempt to seek protections for Idaho sugar producers in upcoming trade negotiations. Through a variety of letters and meetings, Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and C.L. "Butch" Otter are asking Bush Administration officials to ensure U.S. sugar producers do not face a flood of imported sugar at prices well below the cost of production.Senator Larry Craig, who … Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Craig, Crapo Bill To Help The Fremont-Madison Irrigation Passes Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, DC â?? Today the Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted toapprove S. 520, the â??Fremont Madison Conveyance Act,â?? which is authored by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig. The bill intends to convey title of the Cross Cut Dam and Canal, the Teton Wells, and the Idaho Department of Water Resources Permit number 22-7702 from the Bureau ofReclamation to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (FMID). FMID has maintained and controlled the facilities in question since they … Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Senator chairs salmon recovery hearing, hears from Pacific Northwest
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today chaired a Senate subcommittee hearing on salmon recovery. There will be two satellite feeds today regarding the Senate subcommittee hearing on salmon chaired by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The footage will contain soundbites from Senator Crapo and NMFS Director Bob Lohn; both speak about collaboration on recovery efforts and funding needed for successful salmon recovery. B-roll includes shots of the hearing as well as footage of salmon fishing near… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Appropriations Bill Includes Funding To Fight Mormon Cricket
WASHINGTON, DC - An amendment, backed by Idaho Senators Larry Craig and MikeCrapo, and Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), to provide $20 million to be evenly divided between Idaho, Nevada, and Utah for suppression and control of the Mormon cricket infestation on public and privatelands passed the full Senate today. The amendment was added to a $2 billion emergency supplementalspending package requested by the President and attached to the fiscal year 2004 Legislative BranchAppropriations bill. In additi… Continue Reading
March 10, 2005
Crapo: Veterans Awareness Week Encourages Remembrance
Washington, DC â??A resolution passed recently by the Senate and co-sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo designates November 9 through November 15 as â??National Veterans Awareness Week.â?? The resolution, S. Res. 204, emphasizes the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country. â??The current events in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the world remind us of the important role our veterans have played and continue to play in maintaining our na… Continue Reading
