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October 17, 2016
Idaho State Police: Supporting Guard And Reserves
The men and women who serve in the Guard and Reserve and their families give immensely of their time and talents to serving our nation. Their skills and commitment also add... Continue Reading -
October 10, 2016
Cutting Red Tape To Improve Veterans' Access To Care
Idaho veterans and their family members have made it clear that the Veterans Choice Program (Choice program), created to make it easier for veterans to get health care, does... Continue Reading -
October 03, 2016
We Cannot Lose More Veterans To Suicide
The newest data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows that 20 veterans a day commit suicide. Overall, the VA finds that the risk of suicide is 21 percent... Continue Reading -
September 26, 2016
Olympic Gold Cultivated In Idaho
The ripples of inspiration created by Olympians pushing themselves to reach extraordinary accomplishments will continuelong after the XXXI Olympic Summer Games in Rio de... Continue Reading -
September 19, 2016
Idaho Is A Fantastic Vision For America
Thank you to the approximately 4,000 Idahoans who attended the town meetings I held in every incorporated city in Idaho over the past two years. Your thoughtful insights... Continue Reading -
September 12, 2016
Emblematic Service
"He lived to bear his country's arms. He died to save its honor. He was a solider . . . and he knew a soldier's duty. His sacrifices will help to keep aglow the flaming... Continue Reading -
September 05, 2016
Remembering Idaho's Missing Vietnam War Heroes
I commend those who work to ensure the service of all our nation's veterans is not forgotten. At a recent rally, POW*MIA Awareness Corp. Director Hiedi Young shared... Continue Reading -
August 29, 2016
Idaho's Intermountain Energy Summit
Recently, I had the honor of participating in the Intermountain Energy Summit in my hometown of Idaho Falls. The event brought together experts from many areas within the... Continue Reading -
August 22, 2016
Idaho Home To Outstanding Nuclear Research
I had the opportunity recently to join with fellow Idaho Senator Jim Risch in honoring Idaho National Laboratory (INL) researchers Dr.Terry Todd and Dr. Mark DeHart, who were... Continue Reading -
August 15, 2016
From The Mailbag: Sage Grouse Conservation
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 chance to... Continue Reading -
August 08, 2016
U.S. Energy Policy Must Match Energy Innovation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) most recent Monthly Energy Review reflects that, over the past six decades, our nation's energy production and consumption... Continue Reading -
August 01, 2016
Progress Achieved In Indian Trust Asset Reform
Indian tribes across the country have been working for well over a decade to achieve much needed reforms to policies governing the management and use of their non-monetary... Continue Reading -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Tom Frieden and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy recently announced that aerial... Continue Reading
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July 18, 2016
Stopping Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses
I have been alarmed to read outrageous reports of abuse of civil asset forfeiture where Americans' property is being seized without it first being proven that a crime was... Continue Reading -
July 11, 2016
Importance Of Mentoring
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the importance of mentoring in encouraging achievement in our nation's youth. Mentors across... Continue Reading -
July 04, 2016
Celebrating American Independence
As we join with family and friends to commemorate this Fourth of July, we celebrate 240 years of independence. The honoring of this cherished American holiday is a reminder... Continue Reading -
June 27, 2016
Trevor's Law: An Honor To Idaho
Trevor Schaefer of Boise not only fought hard and survived after being diagnosed with brain cancer at the young age of 13, but also he has fought for the last seven years to... Continue Reading -
June 20, 2016
Wildfire Season Has Become A Misnomer
In the past, warm spring weather touched off the start of the worst wildfires. Now, unfortunately one fire season essentially runs into the next. Summer is just starting and... Continue Reading -
June 13, 2016
Celebrating Idaho's Basque Heritage
Basque traditions, art and history form an integral part of our state's heritage. Basque migrants first brought their work ethic to Idaho over a century ago. Today, Idaho... Continue Reading -
June 06, 2016
Celebrating Teachers
Most of us can remember a teacher who made a difference in our lives. For me, that teacher was also my mother. As an English teacher, she recognized the importance of good... Continue Reading