News Releases
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
Idaho, America Post Strong Job Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of Idaho's congressional delegation said they were delighted by Friday's news that another 2,400 Idaho jobs were created in May as employers expressed growing confidence in America's economic future.Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Congressmen Mike Simpson and C.L. "Butch" Otter said President Bush's economic policies are responsible for that optimism, and workforce numbers that show Idaho has gained 13,400 jobs over the past year - and… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Chosen As Safari Clubâ??s â??Legislator Of The Yearâ??
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has been named â??Legislator of the Yearâ?? by the Washington chapter of the Safari Club for his efforts in Congress on behalf of hunting, second amendment rights and wildlife conservation efforts. Crapo, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Water, was given the award during a dinner held Wednesday evening. â??Hunting is both an enjoyable pastime and an effective tool in species conservation,â?? Cra… 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
February 03, 2005
Crapo Bill Aims To Bring StabilityTo Milk Prices For Producers
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo introduced a bill in the Senate today aimed at ensuring the continued availability of an important risk management tool for dairy producers. The bill would make permanent the dairy forward contracting pilot program, a program that allows producers and processors to enter into voluntary, long-term contracts for their milk supplies. Idaho Senator Larry Craig is an original co-sponsor of the legislation.â??Without question, dairy producers are subject to … Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Ensures Cancer Research Funding
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has prevented a reduction in funding to cancer research programs that target prostate, ovarian, breast and other forms of cancer. Crapo led a successful fight to restore funding for the Department of Defenseâ??s (DoD) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Programs after language in the Senateâ??s 2005 DoD Appropriations bill threatened to reduce the amount allocated to the initiatives. The restored funding includes an allocation of $85 million for prostate can… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo: Air Travel Now Easier For COPD Patients
Washington, DC â?? Under a new rule published yesterday, July 14, 2004, in the Federal Register, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says people suffering with chronic illnesses requiring supplemental oxygen will find air travel much easier. The proposed rule by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow the AirSep LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator to be used on airplanes during flight. This means that patients who require oxygen will be allowed to bring their oxygen concentrator units on bo… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo Comments On 9/11 Commission Report
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo commented today on the release of the 9/11 Commission Report. Crapoâ??s remarks on the 9/11 Commissionâ??s Report: 4:00-4:15 p.m. Mountain Time / 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Pacific C-Band, Galaxy 3, Transponder 2 Vertical, Downlink Frequency 3740, Standard Audio # # #… Continue Reading
February 03, 2005
Crapo To Review Forest Legislation Implementation
Washington, DC â?? Six months after the passage of legislation designed to improve the health of our nationâ??s forest, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will chair a Senate hearing to learn how the measure is being implemented. The Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Rural Revitalization will take place on Thursday, June 24, at 9:30 a.m. in 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.Noting the severe wildfire outlook for 2004, Crapo stated, â??This historic legislation … 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 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
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 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 02, 2005
Crapo Reacts To Sage Grouse Plans
Coeur dâ??Alene - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Endangered Species Act, says todayâ??s announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to initiate a status review of the greater sage grouse population had been expected for several months. Crapo notes the agencyâ??s initiation of a so-called â??90-day findingâ?? could be followed this December with a proposal to add the bird to the list of endangered specie… Continue Reading
February 02, 2005
Crapo To Address Hispanic Youth Symposium
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will meet with Hispanic students and leaders from around Idaho Saturday during the annual Hispanic Youth Symposium being held at the Sun Valley Resort. Crapo will speak to the group and also take questions on issues before the Congress.The Hispanic Youth Symposium is an annual three-day event where Idaho students compete for scholarships and take part in workshops covering chemistry, engineering, robotics, decision-making, college admissions, career ch… Continue Reading
February 02, 2005
Crapo Urges NAS To Include Public InputIn North Idaho Review
Wallace - The National Academy of Sciences has the opportunity to better address the concerns of local residents in a review of cleanup actions in North Idaho. That was the message carried by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today to the NAS board during a public hearing in Wallace. The NAS is conducting the hearing as part of its independent review of EPA actions in the Coeur dâ??Alene Basin.Last month, Crapo criticized an EPA ombudsman report on the agencyâ??s actions in the Basin. He said the ombudsm… Continue Reading
February 02, 2005
Crapo Celebrates â??Dia De Los Niñosâ??
Washington, DC â?? Nearly 1,000 books will be donated to local Idaho libraries in honor of â??Dia de los Niñosâ?? (Day of the Children) through the efforts of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Dia de los Niños is a holiday celebrated by many countries to recognize and celebrate the importance of children. Idaho was the first state in the nation to have an official â??Childrenâ??s Day,â?? which was passed by the State Legislature in March of 2003. Crapo is an original co-sponsor of Senate Resolution 34… Continue Reading
February 02, 2005
Crapo, National Director Will Keynote 10th Anniversary Of Idaho Coalition Against Sexual And Domestic Violence Event
Washington, DC - Advocates in the fight to prevent domestic violence in Idaho will get a report on the latest Congressional efforts regarding abuse and violence against women Friday evening at the 10th Anniversary of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence banquet. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will keynote a dinner gathering in Boise with Lynn Rosenthal, Executive Director for the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Sue Fellen, Executive Director for the Idaho Coalition, Boar… Continue Reading
February 02, 2005
Crapo: Conservation Programs Produce Real Environmental Benefits
Washington, DC â?? Citing Idaho conservation success stories, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo praised the 2002 Farm Billâ??s conservation programs during an oversight hearing today in the Senate Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization. Crapo, who chairs the subcommittee, called the hearing to analyze the Farm Bill programs and the progress made since the bill was signed into law. â??I continue to assert that the Farm Bill is one of the most environmentally significant pieces of… Continue Reading
