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Boise, Idaho – The nation’s only successfully state-created roadless plan was heard today by a three judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Portland, Oregon. U.S. Senator Jim Risch attended the hearing on the plan he created as governor in 2006.  The collaborative effort led by Risch included county commissioners, tribes, timber […]

Senator Jim Risch has expressed concern over security leaks perpetrated by current and former administration officials regarding U.S. affairs in the Middle East. He led the effort and was joined by other senators in asking for information about the disclosure of classified information involving potential retaliation for the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens.

This year, Academy Day will be held in Boise and Post Falls on October 6, and in Idaho Falls on October 13. Officials from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York will be there to provide information about each service academy.

Senator Risch recently called on the administration to fully investigate the attacks on U.S. missions in the Middle East where four Americans were murdered, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch helped lead the effort in urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. The letter was signed by a total of 75 U.S. senators. “There is an enormous amount of proof that Hezbollah has conducted terrorist attacks around the world.  Iran has supported their efforts […]

Washington, DC— U.S. Senator James E. Risch, Ranking Member of the Near East Subcommittee on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, extends his sympathies and calls on the administration to conduct a full investigation of the attacks on our missions and personnel in North Africa.    “I extend my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones […]

It is imperative that we account for all taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan and ensure that fraud, waste and abuse is not occurring for any reason.

Throughout her racing career, Kristin has demonstrated remarkable dedication and strength.

I am appalled by the employee newsletter at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that promoted ‘Meatless Mondays’ and used United Nations material to discourage the consumption of beef,

The Supreme Court has now ruled that it is a tax increase, underscoring the deception by which this law passed.