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October 06, 2005
Crapo's "Capitol Watch" Halloween Special
Washington, DC â??â??Tis the season of tall tales, outlandish claims and downright spooky stories. The U.S. Capitol, which has been the scene of what some may call frightening... Continue Reading -
October 05, 2005
Escaping Dollars
In our frequent visits with Idahoans, itâ??s no surprise that energy prices are on everyoneâ??s mind. Natural gas and gasoline prices were at or near record highs before... Continue Reading -
October 05, 2005
Crapo Hails Reauthorization of VAWA
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined the full Senate in passing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by unanimous consent. â??This... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2005
Delegation Reacts To Upper Snake Lawsuit Announcement
Washington, DC â?? Idahoâ??s Congressional Delegation issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of further court action regarding the operation of dams... Continue Reading -
September 29, 2005
Crapo Votes With Senate To Approve John Roberts As Chief Justice
Washington, DC â??Judge John Roberts was approved by the Senate today. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted in favor of his confirmation as the 17th Chief Justice in a vote of... Continue Reading -
September 28, 2005
Crapo: Water Research Programs Critical
Washington, DC â?? Legislation that will assist in funding an important University of Idaho natural resource research facility has cleared the U.S. Senate without objection,... Continue Reading -
September 23, 2005
Idaho Congressional Delegation Pleased With Scenic Byways Designation
Washington, DC â??Four scenic byways in Idaho may see increased travel and tourism following the U.S. Department of Transportationâ??s announcing them as approved national... Continue Reading -
September 23, 2005
Crapo Co-Sponsors Pledge Protection Act
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is co-sponsoring the Pledge Protection Act (S. 1046) to protect the Pledge of Allegiance from being removed from schools, after a... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2005
Crapo & Johnson Introduce Capital Gains Tax Deferral Bill
Washington, DC â?? Mutual fund shareholders can look forward to more profitable, long-term investing and a more secure retirement thanks to a bipartisan bill introduced today... Continue Reading -
September 20, 2005
Crapo Pays Tribute to Sheri Garmon
Washington, DC â?? Idaho native Sheri Garmon will do more to advance her cause for compensation for victims of radiation exposure than she will ever know, according to Idaho... Continue Reading -
September 15, 2005
Finance Committee, Senate Provide Tax Relief For Katrina Victims
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined a unanimous Senate today, providing immediate tax relief for Katrina evacuees and those living in designated disaster zones,... Continue Reading -
September 15, 2005
Hispanic Heritage Month Honored By Senate
Washington, DC â?? Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which was recognized through a Senate resolution co-sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The resolution,... Continue Reading -
September 14, 2005
Healthcare Relief Coming To Katrina Victims
Washington, DC â??Displaced victims from Hurricane Katrina may be eligible for Medicaid disaster relief on a temporary basis under new legislation introduced today by the... Continue Reading -
September 12, 2005
Crapo: Academy Deadline Fast Approaching
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... Continue Reading -
September 12, 2005
Crapo Applauds New Medicare Information Website
Washington, DC â??Idahoâ??s seniors will have greater access to help in signing up for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage program through several efforts,... Continue Reading -
September 09, 2005
Crapo, Agencies Advance Dworshak Work
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is teaming with federal and state agencies to reverse the economic and environmental effects of drawdowns at Dworshak Reservoir... Continue Reading -
September 08, 2005
Crapo Hails Passage of VAWA Out of Committee
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo lauded the actions of the Senate Judiciary Committee today as it passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act... Continue Reading -
Washington, DC â?? As the Senate heads back into session this month, Idaho Senator Crapo will focus on several important items confronting Congress this month, including... Continue Reading
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September 07, 2005
Crapo Welcomes Idaho Interns To DC Office
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomed three Idahoans to his Washington, DC office as interns for the fall semester. The interns began work this week and will... Continue Reading -
September 07, 2005
Crapo, Carper Urge Banks, Credit Unions, Credit Card Companies To Show Lenience To Katrina Victims
WASHINGTON (Sept. 7, 2005) â?? Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tom Carper (D-Delaware) today urged members of the financial community to show leniency toward victims of... Continue Reading
