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Crapo and Craig Vote For Budget Resolution
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig joined with Senate colleagues in approving the $2.24 trillion Fiscal Year 2004 Budget, S. Con. Res. 23. The final vote was 56 to 44, and followed a marathon voting session that began Tuesday morning and included votes on nearly 80 amendments. The resolution will now be the subject of a House-Senate conference committee, which will work out the final Congressional budget resolution.Crapo, who serves on the Senate Budget Committee, said,… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapo Calls For Investigation of Milk Imports
Washington, DC - Increased imports of milk proteins are having a dramatic impact on the domestic market place and many dairy producers argue the imports are putting them out of business. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today asked for a trade investigation of such imports to root out circumvention or other unfair trade practices that may be damaging to U.S. dairy producers.Crapo wrote the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, seeking an International Trade Commission investigation of the situation.… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapo: Toppling Saddam Shows â??Hands-Onâ?? Victory
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said today there can be no question about how many Iraqis feel about U.S. involvement in liberating them from the rule of Saddam Hussein. Even though the war continues, Crapo said he canâ??t help but notice the symbolism of the images of Saddamâ??s statue being pulled down by Iraqis and U.S. troops as sunset brought the day to a close in Baghdad.Crapoâ??s comments on the war and images of Saddamâ??s statue coming down today :2:30-2:35 p.m. Mountain Time/… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapoâ??s May â??Capitol Watchâ?? Scheduled
Washington, DC â?? As the war in Iraq ends and Congress moves on to other issues, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will update Idahoans through his live monthly cable program next week. â??Capitol Watchâ?? will be broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain/6 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific, and air over local cable systems throughout Idaho. The program is also simulcast on Crapoâ??s website.During the program, viewers are encouraged to call in to speak directly to t… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapo To Cut Ribbon, Opening Teton Pass Trail;Speak At BYU Idaho Graduation
Boise - Following appearances in Western Idaho this week, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will end his Easter state work period with a trip to the Continental Divide Friday to open a local leg of the Teton Pass Trail. Crapo was an early supporter of the trail plans, which have been in development for more than four years as part of the Federal Highways Millennium Trails project.The Victor Section of the Teton Pass Trail is the first completed portion of an extensive system of pathways connecting the Te… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Debate Opens on 2004 Budget
WASHINGTONâ??Debate began today on the 2004 Budget Resolution, which provides Congress with a blueprint on taxes and spending as legislative decisions are made throughout the year.The Budget Resolution puts priority on the nationâ??s most critical needs first: protecting America at home and abroad, and job creation and economic growth. The Budget provides for an economic growth plan that would create 1.4 million jobs in 18 months and grow the economy by hundreds of billions of dollars.Some highl… Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapo to Chair International Trade Panel
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has been selected to co-chair an international parliamentary panel with Canada, and plans to bring concerns over Canadian softwood lumber imports into the United States to the discussions at the groupâ??s annual meeting next month. The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group was set up in 1969 to exchange information and promote better understanding between Canadian and U.S. parliamentarians on common programs and concerns. Senate Majority Leader … Continue Reading
February 23, 2005
Crapo To Meet With Local Leaders, Workers On Ineel Contract, Update Amber Alert Plans, Join Awards Ceremonies In Eastern Idaho
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will meet with Idaho Falls and surrounding area residents, officials including Mayor Linda Milam, as well as workers and management from the INEEL site Friday morning to discuss the announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy that it plans to rebid management contracts at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. Crapo is holding the meeting to hear comments from local residents he can take back to DOE officials. He will discuss th… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo to Introduce Cancer Stamp, Joins Sportsmen Effort in Boise
Washington, DC - Efforts to fund and publicize the leading cancer affecting men may soon have the same attention as similar efforts regarding women and breast cancer. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is working with the American Cancer Society, the U.S. Postal Service, and other groups to promote two new programs aiming to raise both funding and awareness about prostate cancer in men.Crapo is a prostate cancer survivor and had successful surgery in 2000. Now, he is leading efforts in Washington, D.C. to… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo and Craig give Organic Farmers and Consumers a Boost.
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig have co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would repeal a special interest provision of the newly-enacted omnibus appropriations bill that undermines the organic standards and labeling programs.Late in this yearâ??s appropriations process, after the Conference Committee had met, a provision was included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act gutting standards on organic feed. This would allow producers to label their products â??organicâ… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo Urges House Action On Amber Alert
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo echoed the admonition from the parents of Elizabeth Smart and child safety advocates in calling for quick action from the U.S. House of Representatives on legislation that will assist abducted children. The AMBER Alert legislation, which authorizes $25 million in federal funds for states to implement the system, has been sitting in two House committees since late January. Crapo is an original co-sponsor of the legislation in the Senate, and has pushed … Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Craig, Crapo, Otter Introduce Bills that will Benefit Local Goverment
WASHINGTON, DC â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Congressman C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter introduced companion bills in the Senate and House today that intend to transfer ownership of the local General Service Administration (GSA) building in Sandpoint, ID â?? in which the Forest Service is currently housed â?? to the Forest Service. The bill also provides authority for the Forest Service to work with Bonner County, ID to transfer the building to Bonner County, which will then provide … Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Senators, Governor welcome Agriculture Undersecretary
SENATORS, GOVERNOR WELCOME AGRICULTURE UNDERSECRETARY Dorr will bring funding for rural development efforts, visit self-help program facilities Boise - Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo, and Governor Dirk Kempthorne, are welcoming the U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture for a visit to Boise and Caldwell on Monday, February 10th. Undersecretary Tom Dorr will present Governor Kempthorne with a $50,000 check symbolic of the federal-state-local efforts of the new Idaho Rural Partnership Progr… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo: 9th Circuit Appeal Decision "Fundamental Error"
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement in reference to 9th Circuit Court of Appealsâ?? decision to not accept any other petitions to reconsider last year's ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional when recited in public classrooms.â??Todayâ??s decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is unfortunate. The courtâ??s refusal to rehear the case illustrates the fundamental error in the courtâ??s interpretation of the Constitution. From the be… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo and Allard Re-introduce Ombudsman Legislation
Washington, DC - Legislation, authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and co-sponsored by Colorado Senator Wayne Allard, that will re-establish an independent ombudsmanâ??s office within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman by establishing an independent office within the EPA whose head would be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Ombudsman would report directly to the E… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Crapo Urges House Action on Amber Alert
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo echoed the admonition from the parents of Elizabeth Smart and child safety advocates in calling for quick action from the U.S. House of Representatives on legislation that will assist abducted children. The AMBER Alert legislation, which authorizes $25 million in federal funds for states to implement the system, has been sitting in two House committees since late January. Crapo is an original co-sponsor of the legislation in the Senate, and has pushed … Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Craig, Crapo, urge AG Secretary to Support Sugarbeet Producers' Proposal Regarding Disaster Aid Program
WASHINGTON, DC â?? Senator Larry Craig, a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee and Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman urging her to consider the recommendations of the sugarbeet industry regarding the administration of the disaster aid program for their crops. Sixteen additional Senators joined Craig and Crapo in sending the letter. â??We hope the Secretary will give her full consider… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
CRAPOâ??S MARCH â??CAPITOL WATCHâ?? SCHEDULED
Washington, DC â?? With the threat of war looming and domestic issues taking the forefront in Congress, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expects both topics to come up during his monthly cable program. Crapo will host a live edition of his monthly electronic town meeting, â??Capitol Watch,â?? this coming Tuesday. The program will be broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain/6 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific, and air over local cable systems throughout Idaho. The … Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
Salmon Recovery, Ineel Priorities Reflected in Budget Resolution
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, serving his first term on the Senate Budget Committee, scored several important victories for Idahoans as the budget resolution is introduced in the U.S. Senate. Under Crapoâ??s leadership, the Committee has upped the congressional budget request for nuclear research and development, directed more money be made available for salmon recovery efforts, and included a much-needed increase in PILT funding. Under the resolution completed by the committee, t… Continue Reading
February 22, 2005
CRAPO, IDAHO FALLS MAYOR MILAM MEET IN D.C. ON INEELâ??S FUTURE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is meeting with Idaho Falls Mayor Linda Milam today to discuss a number of issues, including the future operation and management of the Idaho National Environmental and Engineering Laboratory (INEEL). Milam is in Washington, D.C. as part of the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) meetings in the nationâ??s capital. Crapo will deliver the keynote address to the ECA cities gathering on Thursday. The Energy Communities Alliance is the membership organization … Continue Reading
