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U.S. National Debt:
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December 22, 2014
Veterans Survey Findings
Over the past few months, I have written about efforts to seek input from Idaho veterans about their experiences with veterans' services. On Veterans Day, I released the... Continue Reading -
December 15, 2014
Clear Need For Comprehensive Tax Reform
One of my top priorities in the new Congress remains reforming our nation's overly-burdensome tax code as part of creating a competitive, national economy that encourages... Continue Reading -
December 08, 2014
Power Plant Rule Is All Pain And No Gain
Concerns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed mandate to severely limit power plants emissions were heard loud and clear when I met directly with... Continue Reading -
December 01, 2014
Supporting Our Communities: Small Business Saturday
Small businesses undoubtedly are a driving force in our communities and economy. They generate the jobs and revenue that support families, cities and our nation. The U.S.... Continue Reading -
November 24, 2014
Giving Thanks
The many people in our communities who recognize needs and find ways to meet them are what makes Idaho such a great place to live and are among the many blessings to be... Continue Reading -
November 17, 2014
Assisting Idaho Veterans
Thank you to the more than 1,000 of Idaho's veterans who have taken the time to share their experiences with veterans' services through a survey I recently conducted. As I... Continue Reading -
November 10, 2014
The Spirit of Freedom
For the past twelve years, I have had the honor of recognizing Idaho veterans and volunteers who assist Idaho veterans with the Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service... Continue Reading -
November 03, 2014
EPA Violates Statutory Authority--Attempts Water Grab
I have previously written about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to wrongly assert jurisdiction over nearly all waters of the United States. The... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2014
Recognizing Hometown Heroes
Each day, we often hear an enormous amount of heartbreaking news-from wars raging around the world, to disease, hunger and deaths. Being aware of what is going on around us... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2014
Bold Regulatory Reforms Can Help Small Banks Survive
Crushed under an ever-increasing regulatory burden, community banks are disappearing from America's financial landscape. Legislators are aware of this issue: at a recent... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2014
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Is Collecting Massive Amounts Of Your Personal Financial Information
Not a day goes by without news reports on how large corporate entities and the government are collecting ever-increasing amounts of personal information about us. While... Continue Reading -
October 20, 2014
Keeping The EPA Out Of Americans' Pockets
As if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) overreach is not bad enough, the agency is trying to more directly reach into the pockets of Americans. Enough is... Continue Reading -
October 13, 2014
Listening To Idahoans
More than 7,000 Idahoans participated in my third tele-townhall meeting this year. Regular tele-townhalls are one of the ways I connect with Idahoans across the state while... Continue Reading -
October 06, 2014
Housing Finance Reform: Protecting American Taxpayers
Advancing housing finance reform provides an opportunity to institute sound reforms that will better protect the American taxpayer. As we all remember, the 2008 financial... Continue Reading -
September 29, 2014
Amazing Idahoans
When the U.S. Senate is out of session for the August state work period, I have the opportunity to travel the state and meet with more Idahoans. While I meet with Idahoans in... Continue Reading -
September 22, 2014
Domestic Violence Is Brutal And Inexcusable
Brutal. Disgusting. Shocking. Appalling. Horrendous. Every passing week brings more news reports about the latest incidents of abuse against spouses, children and in... Continue Reading -
September 15, 2014
Off To School Financial Planning
As students start college, being aware of financial options and the long-term implications of student loans and debt is a critical part of laying the groundwork for a sound... Continue Reading -
September 08, 2014
Together We Can Guide Meaningful Veterans Policy Reform
Throughout the past month, I have invited Idahoans to provide input about their experiences with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through participating in a short... Continue Reading -
September 03, 2014
Restoring Veterans' Insurance Benefits
I am committed to the needs of our servicemembers and their families. While personnel are deployed, their loved ones are tending to families and households, often meeting... Continue Reading -
August 25, 2014
Wolf Predation And Livestock Loss Compensation
Threats to livestock operations have been compounded in recent years by the increased presence of federally reintroduced wolves and wildfires raging across limited grazing... Continue Reading