Press Releases
Tonight's speech was different than President Obama's previous three versions with him now clearly switching to campaign mode. He talked about the exceptionalism of the American people and how they are the key to our country's greatness. I agree, and I also agree with many of the ideas he set forth in his speech. Unfortunately, his words tonight did not match the policies he has put forth over the past three years when we have seen record debt, unemployment and layers of new regulation. We do need to reform our tax structure, but we must work together to make it
Washington, DC – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today announced the selection of Elizabeth Hansen and Nathan Shumway as the Idaho student delegates to the 50th Anniversary United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Hansen and Shumway, both of Rexburg, were chosen to participate in a group of 104 student delegates […]
The decision by President Obama to deny the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas is flat wrong. Last year he said he would delay his decision until the end of 2012, even though his State Department had been studying the route for three years. He put politics before jobs and economic growth. This denial could very well allow the Chinese government to strike a deal and have the oil shipped to them instead of the U.S.
Management authority to control runoff from logging roads must remain with the states. For over 36 years the states have successfully managed this runoff through state laws and mitigation practices. To subject federal, state and private forest lands to the permitting requirements of the Clean Water Act will lock up these lands in endless litigation. I appreciate the work Rep. Simpson did in getting this in the appropriations bill.
Since I came to Washington, Congress has borrowed between $4 and $5 billion every day. This reckless spending must stop. A balanced budget amendment would require Congress to do what it has repeatedly tried and failed—to rein in rampant overspending. It is the only collar that will control Congress since it has no self control. I will continue to advocate for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution like almost every state already has.
The West has a long and established history of balancing water rights. Any new policy or directive impacting those rights needs to be carefully studied and understood before going on the books or it threatens that system. Any potential for a state to lose their rights to any water within their borders is something we all take very seriously.
You are very deserving of this medal and it is unfortunate you had to wait so long before finally getting it. All of us greatly appreciate your service to our country.
Washington, DC – Idahoans and residents of states adversely affected by nuclear fallout from arms testing during the Cold War era deserve greater attention and compensation for health problems related to the above ground tests. For that reason, Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo have joined several colleagues in the U.S. Senate to introduce […]
Brianne's experience in the energy arena, particularly in working with DOE's Hanford site, is a natural fit for Idaho. It will allow her to step right in and move forward the policies and issues critical to Idaho in my work on the Energy Committee.
This award is just a reflection of the values of Idahoans. They have placed a great trust in me to represent their pro-family values in Washington.