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July 18, 2016
Stopping Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses
I have been alarmed to read outrageous reports of abuse of civil asset forfeiture where Americans' property is being seized without it first being proven that a crime was... Continue Reading -
July 11, 2016
Importance Of Mentoring
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the importance of mentoring in encouraging achievement in our nation's youth. Mentors across... Continue Reading -
July 04, 2016
Celebrating American Independence
As we join with family and friends to commemorate this Fourth of July, we celebrate 240 years of independence. The honoring of this cherished American holiday is a reminder... Continue Reading -
June 27, 2016
Trevor's Law: An Honor To Idaho
Trevor Schaefer of Boise not only fought hard and survived after being diagnosed with brain cancer at the young age of 13, but also he has fought for the last seven years to... Continue Reading -
June 20, 2016
Wildfire Season Has Become A Misnomer
In the past, warm spring weather touched off the start of the worst wildfires. Now, unfortunately one fire season essentially runs into the next. Summer is just starting and... Continue Reading -
June 13, 2016
Celebrating Idaho's Basque Heritage
Basque traditions, art and history form an integral part of our state's heritage. Basque migrants first brought their work ethic to Idaho over a century ago. Today, Idaho... Continue Reading -
June 06, 2016
Celebrating Teachers
Most of us can remember a teacher who made a difference in our lives. For me, that teacher was also my mother. As an English teacher, she recognized the importance of good... Continue Reading -
May 30, 2016
Calling For County Payments Extension
The federal government is responsible for the impact of federal land ownership on local communities, and it must meet this responsibility within its budget. A bipartisan... Continue Reading -
May 23, 2016
Honoring Idaho Law Enforcement Officers
During National Police Week this month, our nation honors its law enforcement officers and remembers those who have given their lives protecting our communities. Coeur... Continue Reading -
May 16, 2016
Financial Literacy
In a strained economy, putting together the financial reserves necessary to be able to meet financial challenges and retire without being stressed financially is... Continue Reading -
May 09, 2016
Continuing Idaho's Legacy Of Nuclear Innovation
Using clean nuclear energy must be part of any forward-looking domestic energy portfolio. I am working on legislation to once again make the United States the world leader in... Continue Reading -
May 02, 2016
Recognizing Service Of Vietnam Veterans
Our country has a deep history of honoring our heroes and learning from their selfless service. But, rather than being welcomed home, our troops who served in Vietnam faced... Continue Reading -
April 25, 2016
Steps To Improve Veterans' Access To Local Care
Many veterans in Idaho share a need to be able to use local health care providers more easily, especially for specialty care. In this column, I outline efforts to improve... Continue Reading -
April 18, 2016
Service Academy Nominations
Idaho has many promising young leaders, and nominating deserving young Idahoans to United States military academies is one of our great honors. We are holding annual Service... Continue Reading -
April 11, 2016
Being On Alert For Tax Season Scammers
With tax filing deadlines hitting, the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is advising Americans to stay on alert for threatening calls from... Continue Reading -
April 04, 2016
From The Mailbag: Monument Designations
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 -
March 28, 2016
Year Of Pulse Crops
This year has been declared the International Year of Pulses to help raise awareness of the importance of these crops in meeting world nutrition needs, encourage research and... Continue Reading -
March 21, 2016
Objecting To Cuts To Medicare Advantage
As we continue to consider comprehensive reforms to our health care system, we should look to the highly successful Medicare Advantage (MA) program as a model of coordinated... Continue Reading -
March 14, 2016
Nuclear Energy Innovation Legislation
Nuclear energy and nuclear research have been underutilized as a reliable, safe, clean and efficient part of our national energy portfolio. Bipartisan legislation we... Continue Reading -
March 07, 2016
Fire Borrowing Must Be Fixed Now
Disaster-scale wildfires are going to continue to be a threat. We can better prepare for the increasing costs of wildland fire suppression by providing land managers and fire... Continue Reading
