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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 -
February 29, 2016
Advancing Regulatory Relief For Idahoans
Legislation that would eliminate a costly and redundant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation affecting pesticide users progressed in Congress when the Senate... Continue Reading -
February 22, 2016
National Debt: We Must Get Real
As our national debt now exceeds $19 trillion and as Congress prepares to establish budget frameworks for the coming year, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO)... Continue Reading -
February 15, 2016
Presidents' Day
The Smithsonian's American History Museum is home to the inkwell President Abraham Lincoln used while writing the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation. The museum... Continue Reading -
February 08, 2016
Encouraging Idaho Youth Leadership
Young leaders hold great promise for the future of our country. They are tomorrow's innovators and problem solvers, and encouraging them to become engaged citizens can bring... Continue Reading -
February 01, 2016
Priorities
The start of this year is the beginning of the second half of the 114 th Congress. This is a good time to reestablish legislative and federal policy priorities for the year... Continue Reading -
January 25, 2016
Working To Nullify EPA Water Grab
The states, not the federal government, have always had primary jurisdiction over the allocation, management and use of water. This management must remain with the states not... Continue Reading -
January 18, 2016
IRS Pulls New Overreach That Threatened Charitable Giving
For many Americans, January is a time to plan for the year. This includes reviewing annual charitable giving and preparing for the often-dreaded task of filing tax forms. In... Continue Reading -
January 11, 2016
Improving The Administration Of Veterans' Benefits
This is the third in a series of columns to discuss the findings from my 2015 Veterans Survey. In this column, I will discuss the findings regarding the Veterans Benefits... Continue Reading -
January 04, 2016
The Magic Of Christmas
I was honored to be asked to give the Republican Christmas Address. Text from the address follows: This season is a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the birth of... Continue Reading -
December 28, 2015
Timely Response Key To Improving Veterans Services
This is the second in a series of columns to discuss the specifics of the findings from my 2015 Veterans Survey. In this column, I will discuss the findings regarding the... Continue Reading -
December 21, 2015
Obamacare Is Not The Solution
I had the opportunity to call attention to the negative effects of Obamacare on Idahoans and the need to enact a true solution through a recent speech delivered from the... Continue Reading -
December 14, 2015
Persistence Required On Veterans Services
I recently wrote about the release of the results of my 2015 Veterans Survey. This column is the first in a series of columns in which I willdiscuss the details of the survey... Continue Reading -
December 07, 2015
Federal Government Still Operating In The Red Despite Record Revenue
The U.S. Treasury Department reported that the federal government took in a record $3.249 trillion in receipts for fiscal year 2015. Despite taking more in taxes, the federal... Continue Reading -
November 30, 2015
Celebrating Hometown Heroes
We all know people who make good things happen in our communities. They prepare meals for families overcoming illnesses. They welcome home returning veterans. They find the... Continue Reading -
November 23, 2015
Small Businesses Deserve Our Support
It takes know-how, determination and calculated risk to turn ideas into successful small businesses, especially to keep businesses going and grow them over generations. ... Continue Reading -
November 16, 2015
Veterans Survey Calls For Continued Commitment To Vets Services
The outpouring of responses to my 2015 Veterans Survey is helpful and encouraging as I continue to work with Idaho's veteran community to improve veterans services. Nearly... Continue Reading -
November 09, 2015
Honoring Idaho's Spirit Of Freedom
Veterans and their families infuse our communities with a deep understanding of the truest sense of service. Many of these veterans continue to serve their fellow veterans... Continue Reading -
November 02, 2015
Commending The 366th Fighter Wing
The Mountain Home Air Force Base's 366 th Fighter Wing's long list of awards grew even longer recently when it once again earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. ... Continue Reading -
October 26, 2015
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month-a time to reflect on the significant progress and important work ahead to change our culture so no one experiences domestic... Continue Reading
