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May 20, 2009
'Growth' Act Keeps Retirement Funds Working
Washington, DC. - People investing for retirement through the use of mutual funds should not pay capital gains taxes until those shares are sold, according to Senators Mike... Continue Reading -
May 20, 2009
Cuba Trade, Travel Bill Reintroduced
Washington, DC - Idaho agriculture could benefit from better trade opportunities with Cuba under legislation introduced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and a large bipartisan... Continue Reading -
May 15, 2009
New Apache Aircraft Coming To Gowen Field
Washington, DC. - Following months of consultations involving Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Idaho Army National Guard personnel, and Congressional and Guard representatives from... Continue Reading -
May 14, 2009
EchoHawk Nomination Passes Committee
Washington, DC - Former Idaho Attorney General Larry EchoHawk is on track to become the next Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, following a voice vote by the Senate... Continue Reading -
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Water and Wildlife Subcommittee... Continue Reading
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May 14, 2009
Cranes Get Boost In Crapo-Feingold Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Some of the most endangered birds in the world, including whooping cranes, will get needed assistance under legislation approved today by the Senate... Continue Reading -
May 14, 2009
Crapo Water Fund Bill Approved In Committee
Washington, DC - Legislation to reauthorize critical new assistance for local water and wastewater improvements today won approval before a Senate committee. As a member of... Continue Reading -
Washington, DC - Idahoans, 1,200 strong, have made their point: the nation needs to act now to use balance and bipartisanship in crafting a new energy policy of improved... Continue Reading
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May 12, 2009
Senate Bill Would Address Doctor Shortages
Washington, DC. - Legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate would increase access to critical care in intensive care units (ICUs) throughout the country. The... Continue Reading -
May 08, 2009
Clean Water Funding Improved By EPW Bill
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee's Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, has joined with... Continue Reading -
Washington, DC - Mail delivery will continue for residents of Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Idaho's Congressional Delegation announced today. U.S.... Continue Reading
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May 07, 2009
Crapo Introduces BIA Nominee EchoHawk
Washington, DC - Former Idaho Attorney General Larry EchoHawk today began the process of Senate confirmation regarding his nomination to be the next Assistant Secretary for... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch congratulated two Idaho students for being named the state's top youth volunteers for 2009 by The Prudential Spirit... Continue Reading
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May 06, 2009
Crapo To Hold Statewide Forum
Washington, DC - Idahoans can receive the latest news on issues before Congress next week as Senator Mike Crapo holds a statewide iTownHall meeting on Wednesday, May 13th. The... Continue Reading -
May 04, 2009
Crapo Bill Protects Gun Owners, Dealers
Washington, DC - Those who own and sell firearms will see increased flexibility from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under bipartisan... Continue Reading -
May 04, 2009
Crapo Notes Hispanic Achievements
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has co-sponsored a Senate resolution noting the importance children play in promoting Hispanic culture. Crapo's actions come during a... Continue Reading -
May 01, 2009
Backcountry Air Mail Cuts "Dangerous''
Washington, DC - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch want the U.S. Postal Service to reconsider ending backcountry air mail service to dozens of Idahoans living in the... Continue Reading -
April 29, 2009
Crapo Votes Against Budget Exceeding $3 Trillion
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted against a recommendation for a $3.4 trillion federal budget. The budget resolution bill, agreed to by a House-Senate conference... Continue Reading -
April 27, 2009
Crapo Seeks To Stop Public Lands Fees
Washington, DC - Legislation to stop Americans from paying twice to access their public lands has been reintroduced in the United States Senate by Senators Mike Crapo... Continue Reading -
April 22, 2009
Crapo: Facts Show Indian Health Needs Attention
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, told Indian Health Service (IHS) Director designate Dr. Yvette Roubideaux that... Continue Reading