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June 25, 2009
Idaho, Montana Downwinder Bill Reintroduced
Washington, DC - All four Senators representing Idaho and Montana are sponsoring new legislation that would make residents of the two states eligible for a federal government... Continue Reading -
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) have introduced legislation to preserve and enhance federal assistance to crime victims under... Continue Reading
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June 24, 2009
Energy Needs Spur New Legislation, Caucus
Washington, DC. - Because Idahoans can't face another summer of rising energy prices, Congress must act quickly on comprehensive energy legislation, according to Idaho Senator... Continue Reading -
June 18, 2009
Crapo Fights To Keep Water Rights
Washington, DC. - Concerned about significant expansions in the power of the federal government, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today voted against S. 787, the Clean Water... Continue Reading -
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Republican Capital Markets Task Force and a member of the Senate Banking Committee, issued the following... Continue Reading
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Washington, DC. - With the process of crafting health care reform legislation underway before the Senate Finance Committee, Committee Member Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says... Continue Reading
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June 16, 2009
Crapo Meets With Judge Sotomayor
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said today he enjoyed a "pleasant, but brief" meeting this afternoon with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Following the... Continue Reading -
June 12, 2009
Crapo, Risch Seek Forest Jobs, Collaboration Funding
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are asking Senate appropriators to fully fund a program that would create new jobs and renewable energy products in... Continue Reading -
June 10, 2009
Crapo Welcomes Summer Interns
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomes a number of students from Idaho to his offices to serve their internships this summer. All will be assisting with... Continue Reading -
June 02, 2009
Crapo Announces New Regional Directors
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announces new leadership in his Idaho offices in Twin Falls and Caldwell. The changes took effect June 1. AJ Church is Crapo's new... Continue Reading -
June 01, 2009
Salmon Funding Restored, Thanks To Crapo, Risch
Washington, DC. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have successfully convinced the Obama Administration to restore $50 million in funding to restore Northwest salmon.... Continue Reading -
May 28, 2009
Crapo To Address Energy, Salmon, Water Issues
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will discuss energy-related issues, such as renewable energy, water and endangered salmon plans, during a speech to the NW Energy Coalition on... Continue Reading -
May 28, 2009
Idaho Exempted From New Roadless Directive
Boise, ID - Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo say they are pleased that a new U.S. Forest Service directive on roadless areas will exclude Idaho. U.S. Agriculture... Continue Reading -
May 27, 2009
Crapo To Meet With Clearwater Basin Collaborative
Lewiston - Almost one year to the day after it was founded, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will meet with the Clearwater Basin Collaborative group during a visit to north central... Continue Reading -
May 22, 2009
Rural Transit Bill Keeps Systems Running
Washington, DC-Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota) and Jon Tester (D-Montana) are taking steps to improve how money is distributed to rural transit... Continue Reading -
May 22, 2009
Crapo To Meet With Tea Party Organizer
Idaho Falls - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will meet with the organizer of the recent Idaho Falls "Tea Party" on Memorial Day to receive oversize copies of the Declaration of... 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 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 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
