News Releases
Crapo Cites â??Critical Timingâ?? Of Trade Forums
Washington, DC - Noting that foreign trade of agriculture commodities is entering a â??criticalâ?? phase, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today announced a series of farm trade meetings aimed at bringing farmers, ranchers, commodity groups and other interested parties together to discuss interests and concerns with current and upcoming trade agreements, ways to break down existing trade barriers and expand new market opportunities for Idaho agriculture. Crapo, who is involved in foreign trade issues as… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo Speaks With Concerned Idahoans During January â??Capitol Watchâ??
Washington D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo kicks off the 2004 â??Capitol Watchâ?? on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, with a series of questions from Idahoans. The taped questions range from water sovereignty to war in the Middle East. â??Capitol Watchâ?? will air from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain/6 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific next Tuesday, over local cable systems throughout Idaho. The audio from the program is also simulcast on Crapoâ??s website, http://crapo.senate.gov; RealPlayer must be downloaded on the com… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Federal Budget, Ricin Topics For Crapoâ??sFebruary â??Capitol Watchâ?? Program
Washington, DC - All U.S. Senate office buildings are expected to be reopened next week following the finding of the toxin ricin in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will be available to answer questions about the closures, the new federal budget proposals, or other issues during the February airing of his â??Capitol Watchâ?? program. The program airs statewide on Idaho cable television stations the second Tuesday of each month. Idahoans are invited to call in and … Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
CRAPO ADDS TO DC STAFF
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has added two new staff members to his D.C. staff, and changed the duty station of another from Idaho to Washington, DC.Alison Aikele, from Arco, Idaho, will work as Deputy Communications Director and will assist with news releases, speeches, and other media-related items. Aikele is a native of Arco, Idaho, and most recently served as the Communications Director for the College Republican National Committee. She graduated from Utah State University in … Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo: Tax Relief Should Stay, Budget Deficit Must Be Addressed
Washington, DC â?? After listening to President Bushâ??s State of the Union address this evening, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following statement:â??In the speech this evening, the President clearly identified the correct priorities and direction for the country. He made it clear that we will not falter in protecting the American people in the war on terrorism. He understands the importance of proper policy for economic strength, and our nation has benefited from that over the last eco… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
CRAPO: ACADEMY APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Washington, DC â?? Student applications to attend one of the nationâ??s four military academies are now being accepted by Idaho Senator Mike Crapoâ??s office. Every year, Crapo nominates selected Idaho students to the following: the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York; the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York; and the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Interested students need to submit an application and refere… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo: Tyson Suspension Highlights Need To Regain Foreign Beef Markets
Washington, DC â?? With todayâ??s announcement from Tyson Foods that it would temporarily suspend operations at four beef plants including one in Boise, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo noted too many American companies and cattle producers are suffering similar problems due to prolonged closure of foreign markets. Tyson listed the continued absence of key export markets as one of the major contributors to the decision to temporarily suspend operations. Crapoâ??s concerns were highlighted in a confirmat… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo: Investigation, Envoy Will Raise Confidence, Open Beef Trade Markets
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today commended U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and officials with the Food and Drug Administration for their quick and diligent response to the discovery of a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or â??mad cowâ?? disease, in a cow imported from Canada to Washington state, and urged them to work closely with beef producers and the livestock industry as they improve food safety and animal identification capabilities. Crapo expressed conc… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo: Work Continuing Despite Ricin Scare
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said today the discovery of a highly poisonous substance in the mailroom of the same building where his Washington, DC offices are located will slow mail processing and delay D.C. meetings due to related office closures. But he noted much of the business of the Senate is continuing as Senators are able to access the U.S. Capitol Building and are keeping in touch via electronic communications.â??We have seen many firsts in the nationâ??s capitol as of late. The fi… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo Pushes Increase Of $450 MillionFor Idaho Transportation
Washington, DC - Idaho stands to gain nearly half a billion dollars under federal transportation funding levels agreed to by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and his colleagues on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today. The spending proposals are part of the six-year highway reauthorization transportation bill, S. 1072. The reauthorization bill, known as SAFETEA, or the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act, is likely to be approved later this year by the … Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo To Be Sworn In For 109th Congress
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will be sworn in today for his second term in the United States Senate. Crapo will be administered the Oath of Office twiceâ??first, at approximately 9:30 a.m. Mountain/8:30 a.m. Pacific in the U.S. Senate Chamber (carried on C-Span 2), and second, in the historic Old Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol. He will be escorted during the first ceremony by Idaho senior Senator Larry Craig. Vice President Dick Cheney will administer the oath both times. Crap… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Delegation Supports Idaho Ag Officials In Cattle Investigation
Washington, DC - Members of Idahoâ??s Congressional Delegation expressed their confidence today in the work being done by state Department of Agriculture officials, in cooperation with producers, to ensure Idaho beef remains safe from â??mad-cowâ?? disease. Agriculture Department officials announced today that a Holstein cow from a Burley-area dairy herd originally was part of the same out-of-state dairy herd that contained a cow found to have â??mad-cowâ?? disease in Washington State. The Holst… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo Pushes Rural Health, Men's Health Office With HHS Secretary-Designate
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo told Health and Human Services Secretary-Designate Mike Leavitt that improvements to rural healthcare, such as telehealth and federal compensation issues, should be a priority if Leavitt is confirmed this month as HHS Secretary. Crapo, as a member of the Senate Finance Committee, is scheduled to vote on Leavitt's nomination on January 19th. The two met this week in Crapo's Washington, DC office. Crapo also told Leavitt he would like to see federal emphas… Continue Reading
January 28, 2005
Crapo Details ESA Reform Agenda for 2005
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo set forward his plans for updating and strengthening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress during a video conference this afternoon with the Business Summit of the West sponsored by the Western Business Roundtable. He issued a challenge to the interest groups involved with the issue to get involved in the process and collaborate in reaching some consensus solutions. Crapo plans to introduce a bill that would speed recovery and be fair fo… Continue Reading
December 03, 2004
Crapo: Sage Grouse Effort Working, Keep It Up
Washington, DC â?? Idahoans and others in Western states are successfully caring for sage grouse through existing conservation measures which appear to be working. Thatâ??s the assessment of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Endangered Species Act. Crapo is linking on-the-ground activities preserving sage grouse with todayâ??s announcement by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Steve Williams that field bio… Continue Reading
December 03, 2004
Crapo Hails Idea Reauthorization
Washington, DC â?? President Bush signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) today, an action lauded by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. â??Reauthorization of this important legislation reiterates the federal governmentâ??s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities have an opportunity for equal educational benefits,â?? said Crapo. â??This reauthorization contains provisions aimed at encouraging positive intervention for children with behavioral challenges and will contri… Continue Reading
August 13, 2004
Crapo Plans Summit On Esa Reform, Grazing;Honors Life-Saving Idahoans
Idaho Falls â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo continues his work and travel during the August work period by discussing the future of Idaho passenger bus service in Idaho Falls and reform of the Endangered Species Act during his second annual Grazing Summit in Boise. Crapo will also honor Idaho scouts and a trio of women for their part in a pair of life-saving volunteer efforts with his â??Spirit of Idahoâ?? Award. Times listed in the following schedule are local; the schedule is subject to change. M… Continue Reading
August 13, 2004
Crapo Plans Summit On ESA Reform, Grazing;
Idaho Falls â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo continues his work and travel during the August work period by discussing the future of Idaho passenger bus service in Idaho Falls and reform of the Endangered Species Act during his second annual Grazing Summit in Boise. Crapo will also honor Idaho scouts and a trio of women for their part in a pair of life-saving volunteer efforts with his â??Spirit of Idahoâ?? Award. Times listed in the following schedule are local; the schedule is subject to change. M… Continue Reading
June 15, 2004
Crapo, Cable Companies Bring WWII Memorial Dedication Ceremony To Idaho Viewers
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has teamed up with local Idaho cable systems to bring the broadcast of the World War II Memorial Dedication ceremony in Washington, DC to Idaho viewers. The event will begin on Saturday, May 29, at 12 p.m. Mountain and will be broadcast over the following channels in Idaho:Boise, Ada County11 Coeur dâ??Alene19 Idaho Falls area19 Kellogg, Wallace, Orofino, Grangeville03 Lewiston13 Moscow11 Mountain HomeHistory Channel/C-Span Nampa, Caldwell, Cany… Continue Reading
March 05, 2003
CRAPO HELPS HAM RADIO STAY ON AIR
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has introduced legislation that would ensure that amateur radio operators throughout the United States have the radio spectrum they need to remain effective. Organized radio amateurs, or â??hams,â?? through formal agreements with FEMA, the National Weather Service, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other government and private relief services, provide emergency communication when regular channels of communication are disrupted. Crapoâ??s legislatio… Continue Reading
