News Releases
Delegation Commends USDA Sugar Beet Program
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig and Idaho Representatives Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a sugar beet disaster program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture:â??The program announced today by the USDA is much-needed by Idaho growers. It will help meet outstanding financial obligations while our sugar beet producers work to recover from the losses they have experienced through adverse weather conditi… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo: EMS Funding Gets A Shot In The Arm
Washington, DC â?? Under an amendment co-sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and included in the Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations bill (H.R. 2660), rural emergency medical services (EMS) will receive an additional $1 million in funding. The amendment supports the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance Program which was enacted by the last Congress. The funding is available for competitive grants to recruit, train and retrain volunteer EMS personnel. It can also be used to purchase more … Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Statement on September 11th Anniversary by Senator Mike Crapo
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement regarding the two-year anniversary and remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks: â??As with many of you, there are many thoughts going through my mind as we remember the attacks two years ago on September 11th. All of the scenes from that day are indelible--police and fire crews rallying and getting everyone out of danger; people searching for loved ones; explosions; the fire at the Pentagon; the collapse of th… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Brings Idaho Students To Washington, DC
Washington, DC â?? Four Idaho college students will have the opportunity this semester to learn about Congress firsthand as they fill internships in the Washington, D.C. office of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The fall semester interns hail from Boise and Idaho Falls.â??This internship program is designed to give students a hands-on learning experience about the congressional process,â?? said Crapo. â??These students are a valuable part of our office and this internship helps them understand how gov… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Eastern Idaho Irrigation Bill Signed By President
Washington, DC â?? With the signature of the President this morning, the title of the facilities operated by the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (FMID) can now be transferred to the irrigation district. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig and Idaho 2nd District Representative Mike Simpson have worked to enact legislation permitting the transfer through Congress and applaud todayâ??s concluding action. Crapo and Craig introduced the Senate bill, which passed in June; Simpson introduced … Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo: Fire, Forest Health Plans Begin With Jobs In Cascade
Boise - A small Idaho town now nearly ringed by forest fires may be a key to building consensus around forest health plans before Congress and the American people, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo is joining Cascade Mayor Larry Walters, Valley County Commissioners, and nearly 50 local residents, workers, conservationists, and agency leaders for a town rally Thursday to celebrate the creation of jobs and potential for growth in the utilization of forest biomass and small-diameter timb… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Encourages Capitol Hill Security Forces To Use Idaho Training Center
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo wants security forces and law enforcement on Capitol Hill to be aware of a facility in Idaho that may provide critical training in hostage survival. The Fort Sherman Institute (FSI), located at the North Idaho College in Coeur dâ??Alene, runs a nationally-recognized training program. In a letter sent today to the Senate Sergeant at Arms, Crapo outlined some of the expertise and training at FSI. The Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement officer … Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Health Awareness Booths Expand
Boise - A major source for low-cost, convenient health screenings is expanding across state and county fairs in Idaho this summer. This is the third year Idaho fairgoers can receive free cancer screenings at the Mike Crapo Health Awareness Booth, and this year the facilities will be expanded at fairs in Boise, Blackfoot, Coeur dâ??Alene, and Twin Falls.The Mike Crapo Health Awareness Booths were established in cooperation with national sponsors and local health care providers after Crapo was cur… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo â??Dismayed By Politicsâ?? In Estrada Case
Washington, DC - Partisan politics have apparently destroyed the chances for the nationâ??s first Hispanic to serve as a U.S. Circuit Court judge in Washington, DC, and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today condemned the actions preventing a simple up or down vote to confirm Miguel Estradaâ??s nomination. Crapo said the actions by Democrats in blocking a vote seven times in the Estrada case may not bode well for judicial nominations in general:â??I am dismayed that political tactics have blocked the na… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Votes To Give Ftc Clear Authority For Do-Not-Call
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined with his Senate colleagues this afternoon in denouncing actions taken yesterday to halt the implementation of a national â??Do-Not-Callâ?? list. The Senate overwhelmingly passed H.R. 3161 on a vote of 95 to 0, which explicitly gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to create and implement such a list. The measure already passed the House earlier today on a vote of 412 to 8. On Wednesday, a federal judge based in Oklahoma stopped … Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo: Leavitt Has Commitment To A Clean Environment
Washington, DC â?? Following this morningâ??s hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the nomination of Utah Governor Mike Leavitt as EPA Administrator, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expressed his support for the Governor. Crapo, a member of the committee, said that during the hearing, Leavitt focused on issues he'll address at EPA and fielded questions about President Bush's environmental policy. If confirmed, Leavitt would succeed former New Jersey Governor Chris… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Delegation To Host â??Academy Dayâ?? Across Idaho
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Idaho Representatives Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter are hosting the third annual â??Academy Dayâ?? in three locations across Idaho on Saturday, September 20, to explain the application process for U.S. military academies.The informational sessions will be held in three locations:Idaho Falls: Skyline Senior High School, 1767 Blue Sky DriveCoeur dâ??Alene: Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way, Rooms 1… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo, Idaho Leaders To Announce ESA Agreement, School Nutrition Award Today
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will join state and federal leaders at noon today to announce an agreement aimed at stopping a potential endangered species listing in Idaho. Details of the agreement will be released during a break at the Idaho Grazing Summit now underway in the Boise City Hall Council Chambers. Crapo will also join with the Idaho Food Bank at 2:00 p.m. today to announce a Congressional Award honoring the Food Bankâ??s new after-school childrenâ??s nutrition program. The â??Kids… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Water, Salmon Talks Recess As PartiesAgree No Intent To Sue Will Be Filed Monday
Boise - A plaintiffâ??s coalition of groups that had filed a notice of intent to sue over salmon and water issues in Idaho announced today they had decided not to re-file that notice of intent this coming Monday. The announcement came as collaborative talks initiated by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo recessed today at the Idaho Statehouse. Crapo said the announcement would extend efforts to collaborate, rather than litigate, salmon recovery issues. The plaintiffâ??s coalition could re-file the legal n… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Craig, Crapo, Simpson React To Ineel Aquifer Monitoring Results
WASHINGTON, DC â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Congressman Mike Simpson reacted today to groundwater monitoring results from the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Although some of the readings showed that levels of radionuclide contamination are declining, monitoring results from a new aquifer monitoring well near INEELâ??s high level waste tank farm have found unexpected levels of the radioactive el… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Delegation Secures Money For Wildfire And Cricket Infestations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation containing vital funds to fight catastrophic wildfires and control Mormon cricket infestations in Idaho is now on its way to the President.The House and Senate both approved the $3.54 billion FY 2004 Legislative Branch Appropriations Conference Report that included $320 million for both fighting wildfires and completing preventive projects. Due to prolonged drought and a hot fire season, many agencies were scrambling to fund necessary fire fighting activities. Seve… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo: President Strikes â??Right Balanceâ?? InMaking Iraq Case To The UN
Washington DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today applauded President George W. Bushâ??s strong remarks before the United Nations regarding the future of Iraq. â??The President has struck the right balance between U.S. leadership and UN involvement regarding future help for the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government. As a nation, we welcome and appreciate the assistance both with troop support and financial help that UN member nations will offer, but the President is correct in saying we canâ??t rus… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Lauds Leavittâ??s â??Collaborationâ??Background As Choice To Head EPA
Idaho Falls - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says President Bush has made a strong choice in proposing Utah Governor Mike Leavitt become the next Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Crapo says Leavitt has a record of handling environmental and other issues by forming collaboration groups to find solutions they can agree on. Plus, he says Leavitt represents Western land use issues as a Western state governor. Crapo is a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Com… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Crapo Marks Constitution Anniversary
Washington, DC - To mark the 216th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution on September 17, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is providing copies of the historic document to local high school classes. On Wednesday, Crapoâ??s Regional Directors in Caldwell and Lewiston will present copies to government classes in the state.â??For 216 years, our Constitution has withstood the test of time,â?? Crapo said. â??While the 4th of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence with firework… Continue Reading
March 09, 2005
Idaho Delegation Reacts To INEEL Management Changes
WASHINGTON, DC - Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter, reacted today to the announcement of changes in the management team at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) by Bechtel BWXT Idaho, including the departure and retirement later this year of President and General Manager Dr. Bill Shipp. â??I want to thank Dr. Shipp for his service to the INEEL. The list of accomplishments under Billâ??s tenure sho… Continue Reading
