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September 14, 2011
Grizzly Legislation Protects Acts of Self-Defense
Washington, D.C. - Ambiguities in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have prompted Idaho's Congressional Delegation to introduce legislation clarifying the rights of... Continue Reading -
September 08, 2011
Crapo: Ending Uncertainty Frees Up Private Sector to Create Jobs
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees, released the following statement this evening regarding the President's... Continue Reading -
September 01, 2011
Idaho Senators Earn Top Marks From Conservative Groups
Washington, DC - Consistent votes to cut taxes, reduce spending and decrease intrusive federal government regulation have earned Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch top... Continue Reading -
August 29, 2011
Crapo Legislation Increases Education About Teen Dating Violence
Washington, DC - With incidents of dating violence in the news and on the increase, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is introducing federal legislation to boost education and... Continue Reading -
August 26, 2011
Crapo on Grizzly Bear Shooting
Washington, DC - The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho recently filed federal criminal charges under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) against Jeremy Hill of Porthill,... Continue Reading -
Boise - New federal legislation aimed at stopping teen dating violence will be announced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence,... Continue Reading
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Pocatello - Two Pocatello physicians plan to honor Idaho Senator Mike Crapo with a new "Hometown Hero" Medal during ceremonies Friday in Pocatello. Doctors Naeem Rahim and... Continue Reading
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August 19, 2011
Clearwater Basin Collaborative Producing Proposals
Lewiston - Members of the Clearwater Basin Collaborative (CBC) work group will meet next week in Lapwai to consider proposals for land management projects aimed at improving... Continue Reading -
Twin Falls - Rural states like Idaho where agriculture contributes so much to the local economy are examining various scenarios for the recovery of jobs and businesses. Some... Continue Reading
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August 09, 2011
Crapo Meets With Idahoans at Town Hall Events
Idaho Falls - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is meeting with Idahoans during town hall events being held during the August state work period when Congress is out of formal session. ... Continue Reading -
August 05, 2011
Crapo: Entitlement Crisis Looms
Washington, DC - Reports released today by the Social Security and Medicare Trustees demonstrate just how financially tenuous the two programs are, said Idaho Senator Mike... Continue Reading -
August 04, 2011
Crapo To Start August Work Period Discussing Economic Issues
Crapo To Start August Work Period Discussing Economic Issues Presents U.S. flag for opening of Community Action facility Contact: Lindsay Nothern Thursday, August 4,... Continue Reading -
August 02, 2011
Idaho Senators Say Debt Plan Puts Spending Cuts First
Washington, D.C. - With the nation's credit rating and the threat of higher interest rates on the line, Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today supported an agreement... Continue Reading -
Announced two days before the country is expected to fully exhaust its $14.3 trillion in borrowing authority, a deal to end the debt ceiling negotiations has been announced.... Continue Reading
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August 01, 2011
The Wall Street Journal: A Tea Party Triumph
If a good political compromise is one that has something for everyone to hate, then last night's bipartisan debt-ceiling deal is a triumph. The bargain is nonetheless... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2011
Crapo Supports Boehner Debt Ceiling Plan
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said tonight the debt ceiling legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on a 218-210 vote should receive strong... Continue Reading -
July 23, 2011
Clearwater Basin Collaborative Takes Big Step
Washington, D.C. - A collaborative land management effort in Idaho's Clearwater Basin has been selected for federal funding recommendations through the U.S. Forest Service... Continue Reading -
The Wall street Journal; July 23, 2011 Out of the Way, Please, Mr. President The Gang of Six puts forward some ideas worth pursuing. By: Peggy Noonan It's good, it... Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan agreement announced this week by six U.S. Senators to cut the nation's deficit by about $4 trillion over ten years also provides a historic... Continue Reading
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Washington, D.C. - A decision today by the U.S. Senate to reject legislation calling for a balanced federal budget is a setback for the nation and our economy, said Idaho... Continue Reading