News Releases
CRAPO CO-SPONSORS FOREST HEALTH BILL
Washington, DC - Forest Service lands in Idaho and other Western states could see an increase in collaboration to improve forest health under a bill co-sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo, the Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit, says the legislation establishes funding and a mechanism to restore forest landscapes, not just those scarred by fires. "This bill is a win-win because it will address f… Continue Reading
February 08, 2008
CRAPO: DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR USDA GRANTS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit, is encouraging Idaho agricultural producers to apply for marketing grants offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline to apply for the USDA Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant program is March 31, 2008. "Idahoans have a history of submitting strong applications that compete well for these U… Continue Reading
February 07, 2008
CRAPO: PERMANENT PRO-GROWTH TAX POLICY,NOT ONE-TIME REBATES, BEST FOR THE ECONOMY
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted against an economic stimulus package this afternoon, noting there are better ways of stimulating the economy that won't increase the national debt. Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees, joined 15 other Senators in opposing H.R. 5140, as amended. Crapo voted in favor of an amendment that would allow seniors on Social Security and disabled veterans and their widows to be eligible for the rebate checks. The amendment included… Continue Reading
February 06, 2008
CRAPO SEEKS TO RENEW COUNTY PAYMENTS
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today called on his colleagues to join him in working to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and fully fund Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). The so-called "county payments" legislation compensates county governments that lose tax revenue due to large tracts of federal land. "We must do this to prevent the closure of numerous isolated schools and to enable rural county road districts to address the severe maint… Continue Reading
February 04, 2008
CRAPO: CONGRESS MUST ADDRESS BUDGET CHALLENGES NOW
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement today on the release of President Bush's budget for Fiscal Year 2009. "Today, the President unveiled his budget for 2009 and it reflects the difficulties we face in both the short and long term," Crapo said. "The last thing we need to do when faced with a slowing economy in the short term and major entitlement threats in the long term is to raise taxes or spend beyond our means… Continue Reading
February 01, 2008
CRAPO PLANS iTOWNHALL MEETING
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announces he will hold his first iTownHall meeting of 2008 this coming Wednesday, February 6. The new technology behind the iTownHall meeting allows Idahoans to join in via telephone from any location in Idaho. Participation is voluntary, and listeners are invited to ask the Senator about any number of topics regarding federal policies or legislation. "Joining the townhall discussion is as easy as signing up at my official website, http://crapo.senate… Continue Reading
February 01, 2008
CRAPO ANNOUNCES SENATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, DC - Two Idaho students will receive $5000 scholarships and a visit to the nation's capital as part of the United States Senate Scholarship Youth Program. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said Monica Cutler of Fairfield and Jordan Lofthouse of Rexburg were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be among the 104 student delegates to the Youth Program's Washington Week in March. Cutler and Fairfield's academic record had to rank in the top one-percent of their class to be chosen to participate.… Continue Reading
February 01, 2008
CRAIG, CRAPO HELP STATES COVER COSTS FOR UNDOCUMENTED CRIMINALS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo helped introduce legislation yesterday, sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), expanding and improving the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). S. 2587 would amend the Immigration and National Security Act to compensate States for incarcerating undocumented immigrants charged with serious crimes. S. 2588 would ensure that States receive reimbursement no later than 120 days after the application period. SCAAP was i… Continue Reading
February 01, 2008
SENATORS ANNOUNCE TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK
WASHINGTON, D.C.-In an annual effort to raise awareness of the crime of teen dating violence nationwide, Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York), Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) joined together to announce February 4 - 8, 2008, "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week," as declared by S. Res. 388, which passed the full Senate in December. This marks the third year that the United States Senate has made the first full w… Continue Reading
January 31, 2008
CRAPO NAMED TO FISCAL REFORM WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. - In a continuing effort to bring greater transparency and taxpayer confidence to federal government spending, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell appointed a Fiscal Reform Working Group Wednesday. The working group, chaired by Senator Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), will review the earmark process for spending and revenue and recommend additional means for the Senate to bring greater transparency and fiscal responsibility to government spending. McConnell selected Sens. Thad … Continue Reading
January 31, 2008
CRAPO: NEW STOVES IMPROVE AIR QUALITY, EFFICIENCY
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has introduced legislation that would provide a tax incentive to people who voluntarily replace their old wood-burning stove with a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified, clean-burning one. The Clean Stove Act of 2008 (S. 2576) would provide a one-time $500 tax credit during a three-year period to purchasers of wood, pellet and corn stoves, which generally retail between $1500 -$3,000, to encourage consumers to remove their old appliances. … Continue Reading
January 29, 2008
FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS HONOR CRAPO
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has been award the national "True Blue" award by the Family Research Council (FRC) and Focus on the Family for his voting record in the Senate regarding family issues. FRC and Focus on the Family presented the award this morning in Washington, DC. The family groups say the annual award goes to Members of Congress who have exhibited extraordinary leadership and commitment to the defense of family, faith and freedom, according to the FRC Action's scorec… Continue Reading
January 28, 2008
CRAPO: COOPERATION IS KEY TO CHALLENGES
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following statement after President Bush's State of the Union address this evening: "I listened closely to President Bush this evening as he delivered his message about his plans for the coming year, and was pleased that he touched on issues that many Idahoans are concerned about-education, the economy, housing, health care, energy, federal spending and national security. Our country does indeed face many challenges, and it will take stro… Continue Reading
January 28, 2008
CRAPO APPLAUDS SCHAFER'S CONFIRMATION ASAGRICULTURE SECRETARY
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, applauds today's Senate confirmation of former North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer to be the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Crapo says Schafer's knowledge of agriculture commodities, trade and government made his prompt confirmation by unanimous consent an easy vote for all Senators. "I look forward to working closely with Secretary Schafer now that he has been confirmed to finalize work on a new farm bi… Continue Reading
January 28, 2008
CRAPO: HINCKLEY REMEMBERED AS A GREAT AMBASSADOR OF FAITH
Washington, DC - The following is a statement released by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo on the death of Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hinckley passed away at age 97 on Sunday, January 27, 2008, from "causes incident to age." "I was honored to meet with President Hinckley several times over my years of public service, and am deeply saddened by his passing," Crapo said. "He was a remarkable man, one who brought great kindness and wit to his many ye… Continue Reading
January 28, 2008
CRAPO PLANS RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will offer a response to President Bush's final State of the Union Address tonight via satellite feed and radio actuality. Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees and Republican Deputy Whip, expects economic issues will top the list of issues discussed by the President. Crapo's remarks are available following the State of the Union tonight: 8:15-8:30 p.m., Mountain Time/ 7:15-7:30 p.m. Pacific Time C-Band AMC 1 Transponder 2… Continue Reading
January 18, 2008
CRAPO NOTES BORDER CROSSING, PASSPORT CHANGES
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says Idahoans should be alert to changes in federal requirements to cross the Canadian border that will go into effect at the end of this month. New Homeland Security requirements mean U.S. citizens will have to carry either a U.S. passport or a combination of local identification and a birth certificate to legally cross the U.S. - Canada border after January 31, 2008. Crapo says there is good news for those applying for a U.S. passport in light of th… Continue Reading
January 17, 2008
IDAHO STUDENT INTERNS ASSIST CRAPO'S BOISE OFFICE
Washington, DC - Two Idaho students are assisting staff and constituents in Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's Boise office during the spring semester. They are part of the internship program in Crapo's office available to Idaho students. Andrew "A.J." Church is continuing his internship experience while pursuing a degree in Political Science at Boise State. Church, who has completed multiple internships in Twin Falls and Washington, DC for both Senator Crapo and Congressman Simpson, is a native of t… Continue Reading
January 14, 2008
CRAPO'S WEBSITE RECEIVES SILVER MOUSE AWARD
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's official website, http://crapo.senate.gov, has been named one of the best websites on Capitol Hill. Today the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) awarded the site a 2007 Silver Mouse Award, making it one of ten to receive that award. The Congressional Management Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan management consulting and research organization in Washington, DC, has tracked the use of the Internet by Congress since 1998 and handed out awards … Continue Reading
January 11, 2008
CRAPO TO ADDRESS AMERICAN LEGION CONFERENCE
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will discuss veterans' legislation and other issues Saturday morning during a speech to the Mid-Winter Conference of the American Legion. Approximately 150 Legion members, Auxiliary and family members will be in attendance. Crapo addresses American Legion Mid-Winter Conference: Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:30-9:00 a.m. Owyhee Plaza Hotel 1109 Main Street Boise… Continue Reading
