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March 09, 2015
Stopping IRS Mistreatment of Small Businesses
At a recent House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight hearing, a Maryland dairy farmer testified about Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents seizing $62,000 from his... Continue Reading -
March 02, 2015
Working To Eliminate The Veterinarian Shortage
Food animal veterinarians are part of the first line of defense in ensuring food safety and public health, improving animal health and welfare and safeguarding our homeland... Continue Reading -
February 23, 2015
Checking Executive Powers
Congress' Constitutional oversight and authority is an integral part of the American system of checks and balances. More than ever, Congress has a responsibility to this... Continue Reading -
February 16, 2015
Increasing ESA Transparency
According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), 22species have been listed in Idaho under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). There are 1,590ESA listings... Continue Reading -
February 09, 2015
Still Needed: Responsible Budgeting
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) annual Budget and Economic Outlook report shows that, absent action, the United States continues to remain on an unsustainable... Continue Reading -
February 02, 2015
Reining In Federal Regulation
Duplicative, often burdensome federal regulations imposed on the private sector continue to stifle economic growth and discourage innovation. An efficient and accountable... Continue Reading -
January 26, 2015
Keystone XL Pipeline Considerations
To say the Keystone XL pipeline project has been analyzed extensively is an understatement. Over the more than 7 years since TransCanada originally applied for a Presidential... Continue Reading -
January 19, 2015
Senate Environment Committee Priorities: Opportunities For Progress
As the 114 th Congress begins, I welcome the opportunity to serve again on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, because this committee focuses on... Continue Reading -
January 12, 2015
Pressing Ahead
Considerable work is required in the 114 th Congress to build the foundation for a competitive, national economy that encourages innovation and job growth. Improving our... Continue Reading -
January 05, 2015
From The Mailbag: Keystone XL Pipeline
As active 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 -
December 29, 2014
Cybersecurity: A Non-Stop Job
With the holiday shopping season well underway, consumers, retailers and banks are reminded of the great need to protect financial data and payment information. Statistics... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2014
Veterans Survey Findings
Over the past few months, I have written about efforts to seek input from Idaho veterans about their experiences with veterans' services. On Veterans Day, I released the... Continue Reading -
December 15, 2014
Clear Need For Comprehensive Tax Reform
One of my top priorities in the new Congress remains reforming our nation's overly-burdensome tax code as part of creating a competitive, national economy that encourages... Continue Reading -
December 08, 2014
Power Plant Rule Is All Pain And No Gain
Concerns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed mandate to severely limit power plants emissions were heard loud and clear when I met directly with... Continue Reading -
December 01, 2014
Supporting Our Communities: Small Business Saturday
Small businesses undoubtedly are a driving force in our communities and economy. They generate the jobs and revenue that support families, cities and our nation. The U.S.... Continue Reading -
November 24, 2014
Giving Thanks
The many people in our communities who recognize needs and find ways to meet them are what makes Idaho such a great place to live and are among the many blessings to be... Continue Reading -
November 17, 2014
Assisting Idaho Veterans
Thank you to the more than 1,000 of Idaho's veterans who have taken the time to share their experiences with veterans' services through a survey I recently conducted. As I... Continue Reading -
November 10, 2014
The Spirit of Freedom
For the past twelve years, I have had the honor of recognizing Idaho veterans and volunteers who assist Idaho veterans with the Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service... Continue Reading -
November 03, 2014
EPA Violates Statutory Authority--Attempts Water Grab
I have previously written about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to wrongly assert jurisdiction over nearly all waters of the United States. The... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2014
Recognizing Hometown Heroes
Each day, we often hear an enormous amount of heartbreaking news-from wars raging around the world, to disease, hunger and deaths. Being aware of what is going on around us... Continue Reading