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September 23, 2019
Weekly Column: Honoring Gold Star Families
The sacrifices families make when their loved ones serve in our nation’s Armed Forces are incredibly understated. Military families raise children and hold... Continue Reading -
September 16, 2019
Weekly Column: Medicaid Patient Abuse Prevention Legislation
In June, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence G. Wasden asked me to introduce legislation to affirm the state’s authority to address Medicaid resident abuse beyond... Continue Reading -
September 09, 2019
Weekly Column: September 11--A Day Of Remembrance And Recommitment To First Responders
On the Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as we pause to remember that tragic day and all those lost, we remember where we were when we watched this... Continue Reading -
September 02, 2019
Weekly Column: Fortifying Our Supply Chains
We live in an accelerating world requiring reliance on ever-advancing technology for many aspects of our lives. While technology may speed up and facilitate daily tasks,... Continue Reading -
The work ethic, experience, diligence and ingenuity of our nation’s veterans lend well to many civilian professions. Some veterans choose to apply their skills to... Continue Reading
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August 19, 2019
Weekly Column: Welcome Discussions On Affordable Housing
Housing affordability is a critical issue in Idaho and all across the country. Nationwide, there is a shortage of millions of affordable rental homes available to... Continue Reading -
August 12, 2019
Weekly Column: Economic Growth From Regulatory Relief
Over the last two years, Congress and the Administration have taken a number of actions to reduce burdensome and unnecessary regulations, as well as slow the massive growth of... Continue Reading -
August 05, 2019
Weekly Column: Ending Robocall Scams
Nearly everyone has received those calls in the middle of dinner, in the middle of getting kids to sleep or in the middle of trying to finish a project. We stop what we... Continue Reading -
July 29, 2019
Weekly Column: Working To End Veterinarian Shortages
The benefits of living in rural Idaho communities are abundant—easy access to outdoor activities, strong sense of community, great places to raise children, neighbors... Continue Reading -
July 22, 2019
Weekly Column: National Day Of The American Cowboy
Idaho’s cowboys and cowgirls have a lasting legacy in our great state, where personal responsibility, strength, hard work, integrity and determination are deeply... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2019
Weekly Column: Americans Deserve Real Data Privacy
Over the last decade, we have experienced a digital revolution that sees people using the Internet to manage more of their daily lives. Mobile applications, social media... Continue Reading -
July 08, 2019
Weekly Column: Confronting Threats From China
As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, I recently led a hearing entitled: “Confronting Threats From China: Assessing Controls on... Continue Reading -
Every July 4th we celebrate the establishment of our nation and the values that created it. The freedoms that our inspired founders affirmed in the Declaration of... Continue Reading
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When we think of what it means to be healthy, we often think of physical health--maintaining an optimal weight, eating well and not having any ailments slowing us down. ... Continue Reading
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June 23, 2019
Mike Drop -- Reforming Federal Law to Support Idahoans
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“Ninety-seven percent of land in Custer County is state and federally owned and exempt from taxation,” explained Custer County Commissioner and Idaho Association... Continue Reading
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June 10, 2019
Weekly Column: We Continue To Be 'Flag Makers'
Our flag is a powerful image of our national strength and American principles. The flag has stood on the Moon. Determined American soldiers raised our flag during... Continue Reading -
June 03, 2019
Weekly Column: Small Businesses Drive Our Economy
Americans turning ideas into jobs and opportunities have made our country into a force of innovation and productivity. The Idaho Small Business Profile issued by the... Continue Reading -
One of the ways we can honor fallen heroes beyond Memorial Day is by making certain that the benefits they more than paid for to ensure the wellbeing of their families after... Continue Reading
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May 20, 2019
Weekly Column: May--National Foster Care Month
On May 10, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation to observe the first National Foster Care Month. The proclamation followed the Senate’s passage of a... Continue Reading