Press Releases

“This change is about flexibility. Non-degree vocational and training programs provide another option for our service men and women to develop the skills they need to make a living. They have earned these benefits and deserve the freedom to use them how they choose.”

“With this decision, the Air Force recognizes the unparalleled assets that make Mountain Home Air Force Base second to none. Mountain Home already hosts a similar training mission for Singapore’s Air Force, and the base’s abundant ramp space, desert location, and premiere training ranges make it the ideal location to host another international partner and ensure interoperability between U.S. forces and our allies.”

“American growers are being denied a significant trade opportunity, which industry estimates could eventually exceed $130 million per year. These lost markets exacerbate the current economic climate, as these exports could translate to significant employment growth in the agricultural sector.”

“Last month, the American people voiced their priorities with their votes at the polls. With just a few weeks remaining, Congress still has not done anything to fix government’s borrow-and-spend habits. Nor has any significant work taken place to prevent the impending tax increase that will hit all taxpayers at year’s end. It is long past time we focus on getting Americans back to work and our deficit spending stopped. That’s what Americans voted for last month.”

“The EPA is not providing a realistic plan for the cleanup of the Coeur d’Alene Basin. It is a massive proposal that has an unsustainable budget and requires a level of state funding that is not possible. Worst of all, it rejects the reasonable input of the citizens of the Silver Valley who will be economically harmed by the cleanup proposed plan.”

“It is time we get serious about our spending and this moratorium on earmarks is a first step in reforming a system that is out of control. Since coming to the U.S. Senate I have supported legislation that does away with earmarks and I will once again vote to stop the practice."

“Unfortunately, fresh white potatoes have been the only vegetable excluded from the list of program eligible fruits and vegetables through this process, despite the crop’s nutritional value."

“Having the Department of Interior join Idaho, Montana and several other parties in this appeal shows the strength of our case."

“This is a job-killing regulation that stands in the way of students trying to improve their quality of life. It would particularly have a negative impact on the health field where nearly half of all workers are educated at proprietary institutions."

“The Constitution empowers Congress to legislate, not the executive branch. Too many agencies have overstepped their authority in enacting major regulations and this overreach needs to end.”