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Idahoans worked hard through a collaborative process to put together a roadless plan that made sense for our state. It was a plan crafted by a variety of wildland users and interest groups that built in higher levels of protection for some lands that truly deserved it, and allowed multiple use of other lands where it fit. This is how conflicts in public lands management should be resolved, and not by politics and a 'one size fits all' approach by those in Washington, D.C.

Senator Jim Risch announced today that Mike Roach will be his Natural Resources Director, working out of Boise. Roach had been serving as Regional Director in the Senator's Lewiston office.

It was a great charity event and it was our pleasure to participate. I have to confess that my wife, Vicki, was the creative one, and she deserves the credit for us winning this award. It was just like at home in the kitchen - I had plenty of advice to give, but she ignored it and it turned out great.

Afghanistan and Pakistan are in the middle of long, difficult battles with the Taliban and Al-Qaeda that pose serious political and security issues to their countries, America and the rest of the world.

Darrien and Hosanna are very deserving of this award for the initiative they showed in seeing a need in their community and working to fulfill it. Their service is an example of the difference individuals can make.

These students are our state's best and brightest and they did a great job representing Idaho. I encouraged them to continue their excellence in the math and science fields. We need capable individuals in these areas to meet the technological challenges of the future.

This legislation is a strong statement in persuading Iran that the U.S. and the world will not simply stand by as it continues to develop nuclear capabilities.

In its first 100 days the administration already spent $1.2 trillion we did not have and this adds trillions more. Approving this resolution puts us on a dangerous path of uncontrolled spending that will ultimately saddle our children and grandchildren with an incredible debt.

“I opposed the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius as head of the Department of Health and Human Services for several reasons."

If evidence is found that shows individuals or institutions were criminally negligent and caused or prolonged the near downfall of our system, they need to be held responsible for their actions. Restitution and time in prison is a good start for those that are identified and convicted.