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April 03, 2022
Weekly Column: Setting The Record Straight On Recent Bank Failures And What We Should Be Focused On
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse was due to massive inflation followed by spiking interest rates and mismanagement that led to a liquidity event, not a capital... Continue Reading -
March 28, 2022
Weekly Column: Fed Nominee Withdrawal Reinforces Need For Transparency And Commitment To Improving The Economy
The Federal Reserve is tasked with an incredibly important role to set monetary policy decisions independently of political persuasion. I had serious concerns with Sarah... Continue Reading -
March 16, 2022
Weekly Column: Boost Domestic Energy Production To Better Support Ukraine And Weaken Putin
More than a third of Vladimir Putin’s budget comes from the sale of Russian oil and natural gas. Congress must target that—and more—to hold Putin... Continue Reading -
March 14, 2022
Weekly Column: Important Role Of Speech And Debate
“Personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, question, and dissent with... Continue Reading -
March 07, 2022
Weekly Column: Congress Must Stop Fueling Inflation Fire
Inflation has accelerated under the Biden Administration to 40-year highs, leaving Idahoans to face soaring prices for everyday expenses. This stealth tax was... Continue Reading -
February 28, 2022
Weekly Column: 2022 Tax Filing Season--A Frustrating Mess
As Idahoans file their annual tax returns, the 2022 tax filing season grows more troubled. Currently, millions of Americans must file their tax returns, despite not... Continue Reading -
February 21, 2022
Weekly Column: American Ideals Remain Ours To Uphold
For more than a century, the U.S. Senate has carried out the annual tradition of reading George Washington’s Farewell Address in recognition of the birthday of our... Continue Reading -
February 14, 2022
Weekly Column: Don't ID.Idahoans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raised serious red flags about the protection of confidential taxpayer information and fundamental civil liberties when it announced a major... Continue Reading -
February 07, 2022
The Hill: Congress should close the book on the failed Book Minimum Tax
While Republicans and Democrats may disagree on the best tax policies to create high-paying U.S. jobs and lasting economic growth, some are so bad that they transcend partisan... Continue Reading -
February 07, 2022
Weekly Column: The Lower Costs, More Cures Act
As inflation soars, Congress must seek out solutions that reduce consumer costs while spurring a strong economic recovery. In that spirit, the Lower Costs, More Cures... Continue Reading -
January 31, 2022
Weekly Column: A Free, Fair Market Promotes Energy Innovation
At a time when the Biden Administration’s reckless policies are fueling record inflation and supply chain disruptions, we must ensure all Idahoans can find ways to cope,... Continue Reading -
January 26, 2022
Working for Idahoans
An important part of the great honor of representing Idahoans in the U.S. Senate is keeping folks informed about legislation advancing in Congress. We made significant... Continue Reading -
January 24, 2022
Weekly Column: Congress Must Focus On Drug Pricing Solutions That Help Idahoans And All Americans
As we enter a new year, the American people face a broad range of challenges, from rampant inflation to supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. Against an... Continue Reading -
January 17, 2022
Weekly Column: Working For Idahoans
An important part of the great honor of representing Idahoans in the U.S. Senate is keeping folks informed about legislation advancing in Congress. The following are... Continue Reading -
January 10, 2022
Weekly Column: Supporting Our Armed Forces
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains a number of provisions to provide resources to help Idaho’s women and men in uniform conduct... Continue Reading -
January 03, 2022
Weekly Column: Addressing Veterinarian Shortages In Idaho
Qualified veterinarians in agricultural communities across Idaho and the nation are a key part of maintaining animal health and welfare, and ensuring ranchers and farmers have... Continue Reading -
December 27, 2021
Weekly Column: Standing With Idaho Law Enforcement
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported violent crime was up 5.6 percent in the U.S. in 2020 from 2019. In Idaho in 2020, the FBI found there were 3,610... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2021
A Message from Mike: Reckless Tax-and-Spending Spree Bad for Economy and American Families
As Republican Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, I have taken every opportunity to push back against the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill that is... Continue Reading -
December 20, 2021
Weekly Column: The IRS Needs Reform, Not More Power
The reckless tax-and-spend legislation under consideration in the Senate is riddled with bad policy, from job-killing tax hikes to overspending that will continue to fuel... Continue Reading -
China’s encroaching aggression in the Indo-Pacific region is a threat to international and regional security. Trade is critical not just for economic growth and strength, but... Continue Reading