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July 26, 2021
Weekly Column: Ensuring Idaho Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage For Cancer Detection
Under current law, Medicare only covers preventive services Congress has explicitly authorized, or the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended. As the... Continue Reading -
America’s biopharmaceutical innovation recently brought life-saving vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in under one year. This same medical ingenuity is... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2021
Weekly Column: Tax Compliance Contingent On Trust
Nearly every American engages in what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calls "voluntary tax compliance," which is to say they make disclosures, file returns and pay taxes... Continue Reading -
More than 355,000 Idahoans—approximately 19 percent of Idaho’s population—are enrolled in Medicare, according to April 2021 data from the Centers for... Continue Reading
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June 28, 2021
Weekly Column: American Exceptionalism
Former President Ronald Reagan’s words from decades ago continue to ring true today: “The American dream lives—not only in the hearts and minds of our... Continue Reading -
Telehealth services have been especially useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Idaho Department of Insurance, telemedicine visits went from 200... Continue Reading
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June 14, 2021
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Supreme Court Packing
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Realizing that many may not have the... Continue Reading -
As Idahoans and Americans across our country are working hard to overcome the incredible challenges of the past year and turn the corner on the pandemic, we as a nation,... Continue Reading
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We recently had the opportunity to join in celebrating the completion of a very special project in Pocatello that is yet another reminder of the magnitude of respect and... Continue Reading
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Alex Adams, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Financial Management, shared remarkable results of Idaho’s Return to Work bonuses at a House Ways and Means Committee... Continue Reading
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May 17, 2021
Weekly Column: Confronting China The Idaho Way--By Innovating Out-Competing And Reflecting Our Values
China is a potent challenge to the United States on several levels--economic, strategic and moral. Republicans and Democrats can--and should--work together to formulate... Continue Reading -
May 10, 2021
Weekly Column: Tax Filing Complexities Highlight The Need For Easing Idahoans' Tax Filing Burdens
Tax filing season and Economic Impact Payment issues are the most frequent federal tax-related topics I hear about from Idahoans. Since coronavirus relief programs have... Continue Reading -
May 03, 2021
Weekly Column: Protecting Idaho Water Rights
Effective management of water resources affects the vitality of communities and their ability to grow and develop. Respecting water rights is a central factor in the... Continue Reading -
Over the last few weeks, I have heard from many Idahoans expressing their concerns with H.R. 1 and S. 1, the “For the People Act.” I share these... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2021
Weekly Column: Removing Red Tape Preventing Combat-Injured Veterans From Receiving Full Benefits
Idahoans’ input is extremely helpful as we work together to ensure federal laws are sound and federal services are accessible and effective. A great example is the... Continue Reading -
April 12, 2021
Weekly Column: Legislating For Idaho
As the 117th Congress is now in full swing, legislation is being reintroduced and work is underway on needed policy changes. Following is a brief overview of important... Continue Reading -
April 08, 2021
Attack on States Rights & Sound Immigration Reform
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April 05, 2021
Weekly Column: Sound Immigration Reform
Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently maintained there is a real need for a rational immigration policy built on several important principles. I have... Continue Reading -
A vibrant manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of strong economic activity and jobs here in Idaho and across America. Manufacturing accounts for more than 106,000 jobs... Continue Reading
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March 22, 2021
Weekly Column: Scrutinizing Federal Regulation
Major federal rules must be rare and well-reasoned, given their outsized impact. While Congress has enacted legislation attempting to curb federal overregulation, we... Continue Reading