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October 19, 2015
Seeking Meaningful Changes For Veterans
We must see meaningful and lasting change within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve veterans' access to high-quality services. In a recent letter to VA... Continue Reading -
October 12, 2015
The Enduring "Star-Spangled Banner"
"O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous... Continue Reading -
October 05, 2015
Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
In the absence of a platoon leader, James E. Johnson, a U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant from Pocatello, stepped forward to lead his fellow Marines in the Korean War where his... Continue Reading -
September 28, 2015
Dangerous Iran Deal
Idahoans have overwhelmingly echoed many concerns with the President's executive agreement with Iran-from the concessions to unseen "side deals" to a questionable verification... Continue Reading -
September 21, 2015
Idaho's Food Processing Growing Jobs And Economy
Early innovations enabling long-term storage of potatoes and onions gave way to later processing methods that have enabled Idaho agricultural producers to feed people far... Continue Reading -
September 14, 2015
EPA Water Grab Must Be Permanently Blocked
U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Erickson recently issued a temporary injunction blocking the controversial U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "Waters of the United... Continue Reading -
August 31, 2015
Veterans Survey Remains Open
In the wake of last year's scandals involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), I created a veterans survey to learn more about the experiences and needs of... Continue Reading -
August 24, 2015
Social Security Administration's Gun Grab Must Stop
The Administration is stepping up efforts to restrict Second Amendment rights. There have been a number of initiatives to restrict expression of Second Amendment rights. ... Continue Reading -
August 17, 2015
Providing Regulatory Relief To Farmers, Water Users
Rural communities are under a substantial amount of financial strain and regulatory pressure and are looking for much-needed relief. Bipartisan legislation I introduced seeks... Continue Reading -
August 10, 2015
From The Mailbag: Chemical Safety Legislation
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 -
August 03, 2015
Medicare 50th Anniversary A Call To Action For Reforms
July 30 th was the 50 th Anniversary of the creation of Medicare, which has been of considerable importance to many Americans. Medicare's anniversary should serve as a call... Continue Reading -
July 27, 2015
INL Powering Reach Of New Horizons
As we look with amazement at the close-up pictures of Pluto, the complex technology it takes to make those images possible is difficult to wrap one's head around. But, beyond... Continue Reading -
July 20, 2015
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness
An astounding number of people-nearly 7.7 million-are affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the U.S. While progress is being made in recognizing and treating... Continue Reading -
July 13, 2015
Nuclear Energy Innovation
Our country needs an energy plan that focuses on reducing environmental risks and reliance on foreign resources from volatile countries around the globe. Nuclear energy is a... Continue Reading -
July 06, 2015
Continuing To Work To Improve Veterans Services
Throughout my travels across Idaho, I have heard loud and clear the frustration many veterans feel while trying to access the services they deserve. I share their... Continue Reading -
June 22, 2015
Federal Water Grab Must Be Stopped
In the face of unprecedented opposition from small businesses, agriculture groups, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and many other Americans, the Administration is moving... Continue Reading -
June 15, 2015
Encouraging Men's Health This Father's Day
This year marks the 21 st anniversary of the official awareness period of Men's Health Week, which is June 15-19-the week of Father's Day. Men often pay too little... Continue Reading -
June 08, 2015
From The Mailbag: Social Security And Medicare Solvency
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 -
June 06, 2015
Repealing The Death Tax
Idahoans were on the hook for more than $26 million in estate taxes for 2013, according to U.S. Internal Revenue Service statistics. This is an average $1.6 million in... Continue Reading -
May 25, 2015
Getting It Right For Veterans
In March, I wrote about working with Idaho veterans to press for needed changes to the Veterans Choice Program to ensure that Idaho veterans can access the services they so... Continue Reading
