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Farming and ranching are inherently risky, and the risk can fuel stress. Farmland and modern farming equipment are incredibly expensive. Demands on the land and water needed... Continue Reading
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In May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made the mistake of converting the Direct File pilot program into a permanent, unauthorized,... Continue Reading
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More than a quarter of Idahoans and over 46 million Americans nationwide live in our vibrant rural communities. However, living in such remote areas has made it far too... Continue Reading
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On the western side of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., stands a blue wall, called the Freedom Wall. The wall is adorned with 4,048 gold stars--each represents... Continue Reading
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The FBI reported in 2023 seniors lost $3.4 billion, an 11 percent increase in reported losses from 2022, through an ever-growing array of scams targeting the nation’s senior... Continue Reading
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June 03, 2024
Weekly Column: IRS Must Act Quickly To Help Resolve Identity Theft Cases Impacting Idahoans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency’s $12.3 billion annual... Continue Reading -
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me regularly with valuable input about the issues our country faces. One of the issues Idahoans have... Continue Reading
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May 20, 2024
Weekly Column: Thank You, Idaho Peace Officers, For Protecting Our Liberties By Maintaining Law And Order
In 1987, during remarks at a White House Briefing for Members of the National Law Enforcement Council, our country’s 40th President, Ronald Reagan, underscored the role of law... Continue Reading -
I recently pressed Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), to improve market access and level the playing field for Idaho producers and... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2024
Fighting Antisemitism on College Campuses
Our nation’s institutions of higher learning have become hotbeds of antisemitism, especially in the wake of the brutal attacks against Israel and innocent civilians by Hamas... Continue Reading -
May 06, 2024
Weekly Column: When Will The IRS Stop Ballooning Its Budget Request? Short Answer: Not Anytime Soon
In his fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget proposal, President Biden requested Congress provide an unprecedented $104 billion in additional funding for the Internal Revenue Service... Continue Reading -
April 29, 2024
Weekly Column: Centennial Celebration For Craters Of The Moon--An Extraordinary Idaho Landscape And Living Laboratory
A Boise taxidermist by trade, Robert Limbert’s explorations and depictions of Idaho one hundred years ago helped to establish one of Idaho’s most unique and vast monuments and... Continue Reading -
As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, I had another opportunity recently to question a member of President Biden’s Cabinet about troubling proposals in the... Continue Reading
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Responsibly managing taxpayer dollars is, and always has been, a bedrock principle of my public service. It also motivates my support for efforts to promote financial... Continue Reading
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As snow melts, winter turns to spring and Idaho landscapes turn from white, to green to brown, we look forward to the activities the change in seasons enable, but also must... Continue Reading
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Following the annual release of the President’s budget request to Congress, the Senate Finance Committee invites members of the President’s Cabinet to discuss aspects of the... Continue Reading
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What will the Biden Administration do to increase U.S. agriculture exports in 2024? This is a critical question 21 of my Senate colleagues and I, as Ranking Member of the... Continue Reading
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I had the opportunity recently to stand with fellow proponents of the Major Richard Star Act, legislation that would provide combat-disabled veterans full disability and... Continue Reading
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March 15, 2024
Fighting to Preserve Idahoans' Access to Affordable Vehicles
Idahoans deserve access to affordable, reliable vehicles fueled by American-made energy products. However, the Biden Administration has proposed vehicle and fuel economy... Continue Reading -
For treatments targeting any number of conditions, from pediatric cancer to mental health ailments, our ability to prevent and resolve drug shortages can mean the difference... Continue Reading
