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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch issued the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. “Vicki and I wish to thank the brave Idaho soldiers and their families who 60 years ago put everything on the line to come to the aid of a people in an unknown […]
“Wendy Olson has a background and the experience that makes her an excellent choice to serve as Idaho’s U.S. Attorney. I supported her nomination and am pleased that she has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate,” said Risch. “I also want to recognize the distinguished service of Tom Moss, the outgoing Idaho U.S. Attorney. For the past decade Tom has been a strong advocate of the justice system and working with local governments and the state in prosecuting gang members. His efforts have done much good for all of Idaho.”
“The federal government has an obligation to deliver these payments to our rural counties in a timely manner. Many have vast reaches of federal land within their borders. That federal land impacts all 44 county budgets in Idaho, from the inability to generate revenue from the land since it is not private, to the cost of providing services, such as search and rescue,” said Senator Jim Risch. “It is imperative for the federal government to provide a payment to these counties through a program that has been in place for over thirty years.”
The EPA rule is nothing more than another power grab by a federal agency and an erosion of the Constitution of this great country. It would lead to a massive tax on every aspect of American life from the ringing alarm clock in the morning to the last light switch turned off at night and it would be levied by bureaucrats who are not held accountable to the voice of the people.
From a cost and efficiency standpoint the facts are clear that leaving the radar operation in Boise was the only decision they could make.
Fresh white potatoes have good nutritional value. There is simply no science-based reason to exclude these potatoes from our federal food programs like WIC. Their use not only helps those who need food products but supports Idaho family farmers, too. I urge the Secretary to fix this omission and include fresh white potatoes on the list of eligible vegetables.
I am very disappointed with EPA's approval of this TMDL plan. Throughout my involvement in this issue, the Idaho stakeholders have demonstrated a strong commitment to improve the water quality of the Spokane River. They have been trying all along to work with Ecology and the EPA for a reasonable outcome. It's pretty clear that Idaho's concerns fell on deaf ears.
This loan guarantee from the Department of Energy is a crucial step in meeting the demand for a reliable, U.S.-based source of enriched uranium to fuel our nuclear power plants. It is also a great benefit to our local communities and the state for the positive economic impact the new construction and permanent operation jobs that will come about from this facility.
I have been very pleased with the progress of the cleanup project at INL under the leadership of Rick Provencher. As DOE's new Idaho manager, I am confident Rick will continue to achieve positive results at this renowned national lab.
This type of research is at the core of our land grant schools. With this funding they can continue their research and find solutions to water issues that impact our communities and citizens.