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December 07, 2020
Weekly Column: Reinforcing America's Nuclear Infrastructure
Over the last couple of years, Congress has ushered in a new chapter in U.S. nuclear energy by enacting legislation promoting nuclear innovation. The advancement of... Continue Reading -
November 30, 2020
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Public Lands
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 -
November 23, 2020
Weekly Column: Thanksgiving 2020
This Thanksgiving has me thinking back over all this year has brought—both the enormous challenges and the progress. Like so many Americans do during Thanksgiving,... Continue Reading -
November 16, 2020
Weekly Column: 2020 Spirit Of Freedom Awardees
In Idaho, we do not have to look far for good works. So many Idahoans work hard to lift burdens and brighten the days of others. This year’s Spirit of... Continue Reading -
November 09, 2020
Weekly Column: Veterans Day: Working Together For Idaho Veterans
It is a great benefit to our state that more than 115,000 veterans choose to make Idaho their home. Idaho veterans offer a helping hand to their fellow veterans,... Continue Reading -
November 02, 2020
Weekly Column: Voting: Self-Governance In Action
Self-governance guides our nation. Our country’s Founders affirmed its central role in the formation of our country in the Declaration of Independence when they... Continue Reading -
October 26, 2020
Weekly Column: Supporting Women Veterans
I am grateful to Idahoans who share their views with me about issues or legislation needing congressional attention. Bob and Carmelita Jones with the Idaho Veterans of... Continue Reading -
One of the greatest world challenges of our time, without a doubt, has been the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. Although we have seen progress at various times,... Continue Reading
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October 12, 2020
Weekly Column: The Congressional Award--Challenging Youth
Young people throughout our communities working to earn the Congressional Award are challenging themselves, learning from their achievements and inspiring their peers to... Continue Reading -
October 05, 2020
Weekly Column: Advancing Emergency Wildfire Legislation
The 2020 wildfire season has been one of the most active on record. So far, 44,174 wildfires have burned 7.1 million acres, with over five million acres in California,... Continue Reading -
September 28, 2020
Weekly Column: Honoring America's Missing Servicemembers
I call attention to National POW/MIA Recognition Day through Senate statements each year to honor America’s prisoners of war (POW)s and missing in action (MIA), commend... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2020
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Utilization Of Clean Energy Sources
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 -
September 14, 2020
Weekly Column: Backing Those Leading The Pandemic Fight
Health care workers, businesses and individuals across our country have been working hard to treat those impacted by the pandemic and ensure our nation’s recovery. ... Continue Reading -
September 07, 2020
The Mike Drop - Setting the Record Straight on the USPS
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Most of the inaccurate, partisan narrative regarding allegedly new changes at the United States Postal Service (USPS) are part of long-term efforts from multiple... Continue Reading
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August 31, 2020
Weekly Column: Making Medical Innovation More Affordable
Now, maybe more than ever, as Americans face months of dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, and we anxiously await effective vaccines and treatments to advance, we must... Continue Reading -
August 24, 2020
Weekly Column: Highlighting Idaho's Pandemic Heroes
Idahoans have met the challenges of the pandemic with thoughtful, determined efforts to help others. Instead of being overwhelmed by circumstances, Idahoans were busy... Continue Reading -
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. One of the issues Idahoans have contacted... Continue Reading
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports: “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies by suicide every 11... Continue Reading
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August 03, 2020
Weekly Column: Providing For Our National Defense
One of the most critical jobs of Congress is providing for our national defense, and this is the 60th consecutive year that Congress has fulfilled its constitutional... Continue Reading
