Press Releases

It is imperative that the state and communities where a monument could be located have a voice in the designation, and that Congress play a role in the process.

“America’s public lands are an important resource that must be carefully managed and protected to meet multiple uses."

“There has never been a question whether unemployment benefits should be extended. The issue has been if we add an additional $34 billion to our skyrocketing national debt or shift funds from elsewhere to cover it.”

“There is no question that something must be done to prevent Wall Street and its ‘Too Big To Fail’ firms from taking down the American economy, but this bill is not the answer. Too many of its provisions put big business ahead of small business while leaving the taxpayers with the risk.”

“Vern epitomized what has been called the ‘greatest generation’ and selflessly served this nation at a time when he was not welcome in all places. He loved his country and was deserving of all the honors bestowed upon him for his outstanding service and sacrifice."

The SRSCA is not an entitlement program, but rather a demonstration of the commitment that this nation made to rural forest counties when it determined that large blocks (193 million acres in total) of our forest lands should be set aside for the benefit of the entire nation.

“Over 80 percent of our nation’s jobs are supplied by small businesses. This legislation is an attempt to protect those jobs and remove the stifling hand of unnecessary government regulation.”

“The cities of the Treasure Valley are to be commended for their idea to lower phosphorus levels in a fiscally responsible manner. This approach benefits all of the communities involved and will have a positive impact on the river system. This is an excellent collaborative project that should move forward."

“Interning in the U.S. Senate is an excellent way to learn about the legislative branch of government and to see where much of our nation’s early history took place."

This bill would address key deficiencies in RECA, and extend compensation to a number of currently unqualified but suffering uranium workers and downwinders. Considering the importance of this legislation for many of our constituents, we respectfully request that you move quickly to hold a hearing on this legislation.”