Press Releases
Over the past year, I have heard repeatedly from ranchers who have been pushed to the brink of going out of business as a result of wolf predation. This funding will help provide the resources to prevent future conflicts and provide compensation for losses. Idaho needs to continue active and aggressive management of the wolf population, just as it has successfully done with cats and bears over the last century. Additionally, I am pleased that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rightly allocated the largest portion of funds to Idaho and its neighboring states who are most impacted by the
The Idaho Delegation welcomes today's announcement that the CH2M Hill Newport News Nuclear, LLC Partnership has been chosen for the next phase of the AMWTP Project. This announcement shows that the contractor issues for this project have been resolved and that DOE remains committed to the Idaho Settlement Agreement. At the same time, Bechtel BWXT Idaho LLC and its workforce are to be strongly commended for its record in meeting all of the settlement agreement milestones in a safe and compliant manner.
This so-called fix is more expensive than the original and includes yet another massive government takeover-this time on the student loan program. I will continue to work with my colleagues to repeal the many takeover and tax increasing portions of this bill and replace them with the real cost-cutting reforms Americans want.
The President promised and gave his word that he would not raise taxes on a family making less than $250,000, yet this change directly raises taxes on 14.7 million people who make less than that. The President broke his word. It is a step backwards for some of the most vulnerable Americans. My amendment would change that and reinstate the 7.5 percent threshold.
I am pleased the Forest Service agreed with our call to not penalize seniors and the disabled by reducing their campground discounts. This was the right thing to do.
Our Idaho dairy producers can compete with anyone as long as there is a level playing field. These negotiations must ensure that our producers are not harmed by anti-competitive practices and that they have the same access to world markets.
One-Size-Fits-All approaches to public land management, mainly by directives from Washington, D.C. are not the right direction. Utilizing these contentious methods would only serve to foster resentment in western communities and eliminate the potential for collaborative public land management efforts.
The world authority on animal health has declared American beef safe and Japan should move forward by lifting its unjust trade restrictions on American beef.
Wendy Olson has a background and history that makes her an excellent choice by the President to serve as Idaho's U.S. Attorney. I support this nomination and will work to move her confirmation through the Senate as quickly as possible.
It is unfortunate that we have to take these legislative steps to stop the FAA from moving the TRACON before we have the answers to our questions. Passage of this amendment will allow for a thorough review of the realignment and a determination of the cost effectiveness of transferring the Boise TRACON to Salt Lake City. We want those answers before any changes are made.