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Crapo: Small Business To Gain Under Jobs Bill
Washington, DC â?? Idaho stands to gain millions under the American Job Creation Act conference reported approved by the U.S. Senate today, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced. H.R 4520 passed the Senate on a vote of 69 to 17; it was approved by the U.S. House late last week and will now be sent to the President for his signature. â??Small businesses will benefit significantly through a number of provisions in the jobs bill,â?? Crapo said. â??From technology and software investment to tax suspens… Continue Reading
February 04, 2005
Crapo Supports Intelligence Improvements
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted with the 96-2 majority today as the Senate approved an overhaul of the nationâ??s intelligence gathering systems, including the establishment of a national intelligence director. The changes come in response to the September 11 commission report calling for reforms. The bill now goes to the U.S. House. â??With todayâ??s vote, the Senate has taken steps to dramatically improve and reform the way our nation collects and processes intelligence and o… Continue Reading
February 04, 2005
Crapo Health Awareness Booths Featured On September â??Capitol Watchâ??
Washington, DC â?? On the heels of a successful month of health care screenings at state fairs throughout Idaho, Senator Mike Crapo will discuss his Health Awareness Booths this month on â??Capitol Watchâ??. Featuring footage taken at the North and Western Idaho state fairs, the program will air Tuesday, September 14th, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain/6:00 p.m. Pacific on the public access channel of many Idaho cable television systems. â??Four years ago, I started the Mike Crapo Health Awareness Bo… Continue Reading
February 04, 2005
Owyhee Commissioners Discuss Initiative In D.C.
Washington, DC â?? Owyhee County Commissioners are leading an Owyhee County delegation visiting Washington, D.C. this week to meet with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, House leadership, agency leaders and others about the Owyhee Initiative. The Initiative seeks to end decades of land management disputes in Owyhee County by preserving grazing rights, designating 500,000 of wilderness while releasing 200,000 acres of wilderness study area, and establishing a Board that will make recommendations to the B… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Water Bill Clears Committee
Washington, DC â?? Legislation authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo that would provide assistance to water and wastewater systems throughout the United States has cleared the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. S. 2550, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act, deals with the central problem that most clean water systems in the country haveâ??that of crumbling infrastructure with growing upgrade costs. The measure will provide authorized spending for water and wastewater infrastructure … Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Praises Streamlined Pesticide Regulations
Washington, DC â?? Both wildlife and farmers will benefit from new regulations announced today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and NOAA Fisheries, says Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo lauded the new review procedures which institute a more efficient approach to ensure protection of threatened and endangered species as part of the approval process for pest control products. â??In the interest of conservation, we must be certain that the products farmers use do not harm endangered spec… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo To Take Calls On July â??Capitol Watchâ?? Program
Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate will be working several issues before the annual August Recess, making this time of year a busy one. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will discuss issues before the Senate, as well as Idaho issues such as the Owyhee Initiative and the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, next Tuesday evening during the July airing of his â??Capitol Watchâ?? program. The program airs statewide on the public access channel of Idaho cable television stations the second Tuesday of each month. Id… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Defense Projects Approved For Eastern Idaho
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? The Idaho Congressional Delegation announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee today approved several projects for eastern Idaho in the Fiscal Year 2005 Defense Appropriations bill. â??Idaho should be proud of its role in our nationâ??s defense. These projects underscore the amount of research, development, and training Idaho provides and will continue to provide,â?? said Craig. â??More importantly, this bill continues funding our troops who stand in harmâ??s way to p… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Announces U Of I Transportation Technology Funding
Washington, DC â?? The University of Idaho's National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT) will receive a $680,000 award from the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to continue its efforts in such areas as biodiesel fuel research and traffic signal control technology, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced today. Crapo has been a proponent of NIATT in Congress, and as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is working to ensure future funding autho… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Idaho Student Artwork To Be Displayed In Crapoâ??s D.C. Office
Washington, DC â?? Two Idaho student artists will have their artwork displayed in Idaho Senator Mike Crapoâ??s Washington D.C. office, after receiving Senatorâ??s Awards in the Idaho Space Grant Consortium â??Exploring Marsâ?? Art Contest. The works by Chase Wasden, Boise, and Dan Lawrence, Post Falls, were selected from a state-wide applicant pool and will remain on display for the duration of the year. â??The landing and successful mission of the Mars Rovers was truly a phenomenal event that f… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo: Local Control Is In This Roadless Rule
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo supports President Bushâ??s new Roadless proposal announced today in Boise because it offers more local input and local options than the previous Roadless rule. Crapo says offering state governors the opportunity to influence management of roadless areas is a critical component to making local input work.â??This new Roadless initiative begins with a much stronger chance to succeed because it offers local input and suggestions from stakeholders, land use … Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
2nd Annual Idaho Rangeland Summit To Focus On â??Making The ESA Work Better For All
Boise, Idaho â?? Idaho ranching on public lands is at a turning point, and the future and sustainability of rangelands will be the focus of a summit meeting hosted by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo on August 17 and 18 in Boise. This yearâ??s forum, co-sponsored by the Idaho Rangeland Committee, is the second annual gathering sponsored by Crapo. The Rangeland Summit will include forums featuring: USDA Deputy Undersecretary of Natural Resources and Environment Dave Tenny, Interior Department Director of… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Moves Idaho Projects Into Water Bill
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has included a number of Idaho water-related projects and a plan to assist wildlife in the committee markup of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) for Fiscal Year 2005 and S. 2547, the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 2004. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the legislation today. Crapo is a member of the committee, and chairs the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. â??Idaho water projects and increased poten… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Lauds LDS President Hinckley
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will join other dignitaries at the East Room of the White House this afternoon to honor LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley and other Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. Hinckley is among thirteen individuals being honored by President Bush this year for their contributions to the country.â??President Hinckleyâ??s years of service speak volumes about his commitment to reaching out beyond the boundaries of religious belief,â?? Crapo said. â??D… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Addresses National Telehealth Expo
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo outlined the importance of telehealth and other distance medicine options during a speech today opening the eleventh annual Capitol Hill Health Care Information Technology Demonstration & Discussion. Crapo is an honorary Co-Chair of the Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics, the group who put on the event, which featured live, interactive health care displays and demonstrations on telemedicineâ??s evolving technol… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo: Stop Stroke Act Benefits Patients, Telehealth Providers
Washington, DC -Idaho Senator Mike Crapo recently signed on as a co-sponsor of the STOP Stroke Act, a bill that authorizes four new programs to increase awareness and prevention of heart stroke. The bill, S. 1274, also provides a grant program to educate medical professionals about newly-developed diagnostic technologies like telehealth, presenting a unique opportunity for Idaho residents.â??In addition to addressing the need for increased awareness of heart stroke, this bill generates opportuni… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
***Satellite And Radio Feeds Available***Crapo Wins Senate Language To Increase Water Projects, Recreation In Idaho
Washington, DC - A satellite feed with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is available this afternoon and includes footage and soundbites from four events on Capitol Hill that affect Idahoans. Crapo won new language authorizing funding for expansion of several Idaho water projects and water recreation projects and approving federal funding for repair and replacement of water and wastewater treatment systems in Idaho. Also, Crapo introduced legislation offering dairy producers more flexibility in governmen… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo: Elder Maxwell Set, Lived High Standards
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo expressed admiration for Elder Neal A. Maxwell today as well as condolences to his family on news of Maxwellâ??s death. Maxwell, a long-time General Authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away Wednesday night after a long battle with leukemia. Crapo said, â??Elder Maxwell influenced countless lives during his long history of service to faith, family, and country. His eloquent expressions of love and commitment to his churc… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo: Idahoans Can Breathe Easier
Coeur dâ??Alene - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today applauded a federal announcement to certify that all of Idaho has met federal air quality fine-particulate standards. Some regions of the state, including Ada Countyâ??s air quality, have been a concern over the past several years due to carbon monoxide levels. However, state and local officials have worked to reduce carbon monoxide concentrations over the years. The new designation represents a strong benchmark to make continuous improvements in … Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Defense Projects Approved For University Of Idaho And Lewis And Clark Bicentennial
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? The Idaho Congressional Delegation announced that Congress today approved several projects to be based at the University of Idaho in addition to funding for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. The projects are included in the Fiscal Year 2005 Defense Appropriations bill. â??Idaho should be proud of its role in our nationâ??s defense. These projects underscore the amount of research, development, and training Idaho provides and will continue to provide,â?? said Craig. â??More i… Continue Reading
