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February 18, 2019
Committee Assignments Set: We Have Idaho Covered
Congressional committees are central to the legislative process. Committees provide oversight of federal governmental operations and identify issues suitable for... Continue Reading -
February 11, 2019
Weekly Column: Planning Now For Spring Washington, D.C., Visit
Washington, D.C., is a popular tourist destination at all times of year, but March through June are especially busy times for tours. People from all over the world visit... Continue Reading -
February 04, 2019
Weekly Column: Enactment Of The New Farm Bill
On December 11, 2018, with my support, the U.S. Senate passed the final version of the new Farm Bill by an overwhelmingly, bipartisan vote of 87-13. The U.S. House of... Continue Reading -
January 28, 2019
Weekly Column: Respecting Privacy And Safeguarding Data
The collection, protection and use of personally identifiable information by both the government and private companies deserves close scrutiny. Americans are rightly... Continue Reading -
January 21, 2019
Weekly Column: Laws Enacted To Combat Human Trafficking
The Administration reports that there are nearly 25 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, and more than 8,500 human trafficking cases were reported to the National... Continue Reading -
Committees are essential to the legislative process. I am privileged to serve on committees that encourage pro-growth economic policies and prioritize constitutional... Continue Reading
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December 31, 2018
Weekly Column: Roadmap For Progress--Bipartisan Work Of This Congress
Bipartisan legislative achievements often get lost in the din of partisan rhetoric. But, the bipartisan accomplishments of the 115th Congress and this Administration are... Continue Reading -
December 24, 2018
Weekly Column: Importance Of Water Infrastructure
As we spend time with family and friends this Christmas season—tromping through the snow to get a Christmas tree, skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, ice skating, or just... Continue Reading -
December 17, 2018
Weekly Column: Veterans Education And Workforce Development
Veterans serve on the front lines of our national defense, sacrificing for country, community, family, friends and fellow soldiers. Many people’s thoughts may go... Continue Reading -
December 10, 2018
Weekly Column: Protecting Children
America’s children represent our nation’s prospect for a bright and strong future. They are smart, hopeful, inquisitive and insightful. It is incumbent... Continue Reading -
December 03, 2018
Weekly Column: First Term On Judiciary Committee--Record Number Of Judges Confirmed
With the end of the 115th Congress, I will wrap up my first term serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee. It has been a memorable, remarkable and historic... Continue Reading -
November 26, 2018
Weekly Column: An Idaho Veteran's Reflections On Service
Fellow Idahoan Ted M. Boyce read this poem, titled “Veterans Day,” that he authored at a recent breakfast in Idaho Falls to honor veterans. With Mr.... Continue Reading -
November 19, 2018
Weekly Column: An Idaho Thanksgiving
As we sit down to our Thanksgiving meals, there is a good chance the hard work of Idaho farmers went into a majority of our meal. Meals at Thanksgiving are as varied as... Continue Reading -
November 12, 2018
Weekly Column: The Spirit Of Freedom Award Spotlights Compassion And Heroism Of Idahoans
When heavy winter snowfall blocked sidewalks, Danny Pugmire, of Nampa, followed a wheelchair-bound person with his car’s emergency blinkers on to keep the man safe until... Continue Reading -
November 05, 2018
Weekly Column: Honoring Veterans
Veterans, by putting their lives on the line for their country, communities, fellow servicemembers and fellow Americans, represent the ultimate sacrifice, which is at the core... Continue Reading -
October 29, 2018
Weekly Column: Honoring Idaho's Principals
One of the things I treasure most about representing Idaho in the U.S. Senate is that I get to cross paths with extraordinary Idahoans doing great work. I recently had... Continue Reading -
There is growing concern over the rising cost of prescription drugs. Drug manufacturers argue that the rising prices of these medications are largely due to the cost of... Continue Reading
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October 15, 2018
Weekly Column: Idaho Hometown Hero Medalists
Each year since 2011, Idaho Hometown Hero Awards have been presented to members of Idaho communities who are extraordinarily dedicated to hard work, self-improvement and... Continue Reading -
October 08, 2018
Weekly Column: Let's Bring Them All Home
Through a recent Congressional Record Statement, I had the opportunity to honor America’s prisoners of war (POW)s and missing in action (MIA), recognize the commendable... Continue Reading
