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November 04, 2019
Weekly Column: An Unprecedented Impeachment Process
The unprecedented impeachment process House Democrats have undertaken lacks transparency and due process. I am a strong supporter and co-sponsor of a Senate Resolution... Continue Reading -
October 28, 2019
Weekly Column: Getting Fire Equipment Where It Is Needed
Ranchers are well positioned and have the understanding of the land necessary to provide quick and effective initial responses to wildfire outbreaks. Rangeland Fire... Continue Reading -
October 21, 2019
Weekly Column: Hearing From Idahoans
Often, I am asked “what is the best part of my job,” and there are really wonderful parts of being a United States Senator representing our great... Continue Reading -
October 14, 2019
Weekly Column: Federal Obligation To Idaho Counties Must Be Met
In September, Idaho County Commissioners visited my office as part of their making the case to Congress about the need to reauthorize Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and the... Continue Reading -
October 07, 2019
Weekly Column: Needed Changes To The Endangered Species Act
Wildlife species should be protected and recovered when possible. But, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as written and enforced has had very limited success. We... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2019
Weekly Column: Countering The Assault On Our Supreme Court's Judicial Independence
The Supreme Court of the United States plays a vital role in safeguarding the United States’ Constitution. Threats by other members of the U.S. Senate to... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2019
Mike Drop -- Preventing Obnoxious Robocalls, Returning to Idaho
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September 23, 2019
Weekly Column: Honoring Gold Star Families
The sacrifices families make when their loved ones serve in our nation’s Armed Forces are incredibly understated. Military families raise children and hold... Continue Reading -
September 16, 2019
Weekly Column: Medicaid Patient Abuse Prevention Legislation
In June, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence G. Wasden asked me to introduce legislation to affirm the state’s authority to address Medicaid resident abuse beyond... Continue Reading -
September 09, 2019
Weekly Column: September 11--A Day Of Remembrance And Recommitment To First Responders
On the Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as we pause to remember that tragic day and all those lost, we remember where we were when we watched this... Continue Reading -
September 02, 2019
Weekly Column: Fortifying Our Supply Chains
We live in an accelerating world requiring reliance on ever-advancing technology for many aspects of our lives. While technology may speed up and facilitate daily tasks,... Continue Reading -
The work ethic, experience, diligence and ingenuity of our nation’s veterans lend well to many civilian professions. Some veterans choose to apply their skills to... Continue Reading
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August 19, 2019
Weekly Column: Welcome Discussions On Affordable Housing
Housing affordability is a critical issue in Idaho and all across the country. Nationwide, there is a shortage of millions of affordable rental homes available to... Continue Reading -
August 12, 2019
Weekly Column: Economic Growth From Regulatory Relief
Over the last two years, Congress and the Administration have taken a number of actions to reduce burdensome and unnecessary regulations, as well as slow the massive growth of... Continue Reading -
August 05, 2019
Weekly Column: Ending Robocall Scams
Nearly everyone has received those calls in the middle of dinner, in the middle of getting kids to sleep or in the middle of trying to finish a project. We stop what we... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2019
Weekly Column: Working To End Veterinarian Shortages
The benefits of living in rural Idaho communities are abundant—easy access to outdoor activities, strong sense of community, great places to raise children, neighbors... Continue Reading -
July 22, 2019
Weekly Column: National Day Of The American Cowboy
Idaho’s cowboys and cowgirls have a lasting legacy in our great state, where personal responsibility, strength, hard work, integrity and determination are deeply... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2019
Weekly Column: Americans Deserve Real Data Privacy
Over the last decade, we have experienced a digital revolution that sees people using the Internet to manage more of their daily lives. Mobile applications, social media... Continue Reading -
July 08, 2019
Weekly Column: Confronting Threats From China
As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, I recently led a hearing entitled: “Confronting Threats From China: Assessing Controls on... Continue Reading -
Every July 4th we celebrate the establishment of our nation and the values that created it. The freedoms that our inspired founders affirmed in the Declaration of... Continue Reading
