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| News from the Idaho Congressional delegation. | Date | REPEAL PASSES HOUSE | 05/16/2013 |
| House again acts to repeal Health Care Act. | EFFORT TO AVOID LITIGATION | 05/16/2013 |
| Bipartisan Senate and House bills aimed at increasing timber harvests and jobs. | CONSUMER ALERT | 05/09/2013 |
| Senator Crapo wants public to know of financial privacy concerns. | WHAT TIMBER SALES | 05/01/2013 |
| Senators urge president not to cut timber sales. | NO TREES CUT - JUST FUNDING | 04/26/2013 |
| Congressman Simpson reacts to Forest Service management budget cuts. | THE RIGHT TO TAX | 04/24/2013 |
| Idaho senator favors Market Place Fairness Act as a right for states. | SIMPSON TALKS WITH FISH & WILDLIFE DIRECTOR | 04/18/2013 |
| Simpson relays local concerns to USF&W Director. | CRAPO SEES NO REASON FOR REFUND REQUEST | 04/17/2013 |
| Senator Crapo knows of no justifaction for Secure Rural Schools refund request from government. | OVERLOOKED ISSUES | 02/28/2013 |
| Idaho Senator discusses issues overlooked by headlines. | CLIFF HANGING CRISES | 12/07/2012 |
| Long term a bigger issue that the fiscal cliff. | APPROACHING THE EDGE | 12/04/2012 |
| Senator Crapo defines \\\'the cliff.\\\' | SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS FUNDS SECURED | 07/24/2012 |
| A one year extension of the Secure Rural Schools etc. Act means local funding. | AGENCY MOVING TOWARDS LOCAL INPUT | 07/10/2012 |
| Senator Crapo comments on FS new emphasis on a collaborative approach to management. | CRAPO COMMENTS ON COURT DECISION | 06/26/2012 |
| Idaho senator sees pros and cons in Supreme Court ruling on Arizona law. | OWNERSHIP PENDING | 05/08/2012 |
| No congressional action being allowed on move to give jurisdiction over all water to the federal govenment. | PUSH FOR STATE AUTHORITY | 04/24/2012 |
| As legislated monies fade away states push for management control if not outright ownership change. | ACTIVISTS BENEFIT FROM EAJA | 02/06/2012 |
| Legislation to stop taxpayers from having to fund legal fees for environmental activists being held back. | CEO DIES IN PLANE CRASH | 02/03/2012 |
| Idaho Delegation expresses sympathy over loss of Appleton. | REROUTING AUTHORITY | 02/02/2012 |
| Crapo is co-signer on legislation to give Congress authority over pipeline decision. | AMENDMENT VOTE IS NEAR | 12/08/2011 |
| A vote on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution is expected soon. | BUDGETING PROCESS BADLY BROKEN | 11/08/2011 |
| Senator Crapo compares local government budgeting process to federal. | ACCOUNTABILITY NEEDED | 10/11/2011 |
| Senator Crapo urges fiscal accountability at all levels. | DEBT REDUCTION PLAN | 07/19/2011 |
| Gang of Six member Senator Mike Crapo explains debt reduction plan. | UNFUNDED MANDATES | 06/07/2011 |
| Idaho senators work on revising EPA policies. | STATUS ON OIL RESOURCES AND DEBT CEILING | 05/17/2011 |
| Crapo comments on oil exploration and debt ceiling. | GANG OF SIX TARGETS DEFICIT REDUCTION | 05/11/2011 |
| Idaho Senator Crapo is one of the Senate Gang of Six. | LOW PROFILE-HIGH IMPACT | 05/04/2011 |
| Senator reviews legislation still hovering and its impacts. | A BENEFIT TO MORALE | 05/03/2011 |
| Idaho Senator Mike Crapo comments on end of bin Laden reign. | WOLVES ATTACHED TO BUDGET | 04/12/2011 |
| A rider added to 2011 budget bill will affect future of wolves. | LEGALITIES OF DEPLOYMENT | 04/09/2011 |
| Idaho senator opposes US military involvement in Libya. | BUDGET NEEDS CUTTING | 03/08/2011 |
| Crapo comments on where and how to start making cuts in the budget. | CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND TROOPS ON THE MOVE | 03/01/2011 |
| Senator expresses views on Libyan problems and recounts Continuing Resolution progress. | CRAPO LEADS EFFORTS TO BLOCK FCC | 02/17/2011 |
| Crapo introduces legislation to stop Federal Communications Commission attempt to regulate Internet. | IT HAPPENS EVERY YEAR | 02/11/2011 |
| Senator discusses proposed tax reform. | UNCONSTITUTIONALITY RULING | 02/01/2011 |
| What is next for health care legislation not ruled unconstitutional but struck down by judge. | SPECULATIONS ON EGYPTIAN CRISIS | 02/01/2011 |
| Senator Crapo describes current speculation as to future of Egyptian government. | WHO OVERSEES THE COMMISSIONERS | 01/31/2011 |
| Senator Crapo comments on recent media rulings by governmental commissions. | IDAHO SENATORS WANT EARMARKS STOPPED | 11/16/2010 |
| Crapo and Risch think moratorium should be placed on special earmark legislation. | CAP & TRADE IMPACTS | 10/04/2010 |
| Senator Crapo discusses possible Cap and Trade restrictions and absent Medicare Services administrator. | OPERATING ON RESOLVE | 09/21/2010 |
| Senator Crapo talks about continuing resolutions. | BANK FEES AND INTERNET TAXES PROPOSED | 09/14/2010 |
| Senator Crapo comments on proposals to charge bank transaction fees and tax Internet use. | ATTENTION WATER USERS | 08/16/2010 |
| The bill that expands federal control to all water in the country could be pushed forward. | CONFIRMATION HEARINGS BEGIN | 08/03/2010 |
| Crapo will not be voting for the presidential nominee. | CHANGES STALL BILL IN SENATE | 06/30/2010 |
| Conference Committee version of Finance Regulatory Reform bill not finding Senate support. | AUTHORITY OVER INTERNET | 06/29/2010 |
| Senator Crapo looks into Leiberman bill that gives president emergency power over Internet. | WHO PAYS | 06/23/2010 |
| Funding is more of a question than content of bill. | MORTGAGE FOR SENIORS | 05/22/2010 |
| Senator Crapo discusses the Reverse Mortage concept and status. | WORLD WIDE FINANCES | 05/11/2010 |
| Senator Crapo explains US role in European financial rescue. | COMMENTS ON NEW ARIZONA LAW | 05/04/2010 |
| Idaho Senator believes Arizona has a right to engage in immigration issue. | NOT WHAT IS NEEDED | 04/28/2010 |
| Idaho Senator thinks financial reform legislation being presented does not accomplish what is needed and is being rushed. | FINANCIAL REFORM COMES NEXT | 04/20/2010 |
| Crapo explains Republican resistance to bringing reform measure to Senate floor. | HEALTH CARE DEBATE CONTINUES | 03/23/2010 |
| Crapo explains process of debating reconciliation legislation sent to Senate with Health Care bill. | NEXT MOVE UP TO US HOUSE | 03/16/2010 |
| Health Care Bill immediate future depends on House vote. | HAVING A SAY | 03/05/2010 |
| Crapo announces statewide i-Town Hall meeting. | SPENDING BEYOND ACCOUNT | 03/03/2010 |
| Crapo explains how country operates without sufficient revenue. | EFFORT TO BLOCK AGENCY CONTROL | 02/24/2010 |
| Crapo works to stop EPA from having control over greenhouse gases. | NATION WATCHES MASSACHUSETTS | 01/19/2010 |
| Idaho Senator comments on Massachusetts election impacts. | BRONCOS AND VANDALS CONGRATULATED | 01/06/2010 |
| Senator hails wins by Idaho football teams. | SENATE PASSES HEALTH CARE REFORM | 12/28/2009 |
| Senate passes reform by party line vote. | LAST MINUTE RIDER POSSIBLE | 12/15/2009 |
| Senator Crapo warns of rumors Clean Water Restoration Act will be tied to other last minute legislation. | ROAD TO HEALTH CARE RATIONING | 12/08/2009 |
| Senator Crapo warns of threat to health care rights for women. | VOTE AGAINST HEALTH RIGHTS | 12/04/2009 |
| Senate turns down amendment to give women control over their own health tests. | CRAPO CHOSEN AS PARTY SPOKESPERSON | 11/21/2009 |
| Idaho senator featured speaker on weekly radio rebuttal. | HEALTH CARE BILL STATUS | 11/17/2009 |
| Senate awaits word on when its health care legislation debate will begin. | UNTAPPED RESERVES | 11/17/2009 |
| Resources exist...but development not being considered. | ON TO THE FULL SENATE | 11/07/2009 |
| Climate Change bill clears committee.
| MARK-UP BOYCOTT | 11/04/2009 |
| Republicans boycott Cap & Trade mark-up process. | REFORM PROPOSAL SENT TO SENATE | 10/14/2009 |
| Finance Committee member Crapo opposes health care document sent to full Senate. | CRAPO WARNS OF QUICK VOTE ON HEALTH BILL | 09/23/2009 |
| Idaho Senator warns that supporters of yet to be finalized health bill want to avoid public scrutiny and cost analysis. | WHO IS COUNTING? | 09/15/2009 |
| Ending ACORN-Census connection is good news according to Senator Crapo. | EIGHT YEARS LATER | 09/11/2009 |
| Senator Crapo assesses changes since 2001. | LOOKING AT THE RESULTS | 08/04/2009 |
| Idaho Senator Crapo is at \'maybe\' and leaning towards \'yes\' on funding reallocation for clunkers. | GLOBAL WARMING CAP AND TRADE BILL | 07/29/2009 |
| Senator Crapo comments on Cap and Trade bill status. | VITAMINS AT REGULATORY RISK | 07/14/2009 |
| Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says proponents of regulating health supplements and vitamins want regulatory language in health care reform legislation. | WHAT WAS THAT BILL? | 07/14/2009 |
| Senate works on figuring out exactly what House passed bill contains. | STATES RIGHTS THREATENED | 06/24/2009 |
| Clean Water Restoration Act usurps states right to be in charge of water. | GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION | 06/15/2009 |
| Senator discusses federal regulation of private industry and concerns over enough time for thorough study of health care issues. | HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DEBATE | 06/02/2009 |
| Reform of the health care system is on the docket. Senator Crapo sees potential problems with proposals. | CREDIT CARD REFORM SENT TO THE HOUSE | 05/19/2009 |
| Legislation to place restrictions on credit card companies passes Senate and moves to House. | TICKING FINANCIAL CLOCK | 05/16/2009 |
| Crapo comments on funds running out for Medicare and Social Security programs. | STRETCHING AUTHORITY | 04/29/2009 |
| Democrats plan to use bill that prohibits filibuster when health care reform is introduced. | CALL TO INVOLVEMENT | 04/22/2009 |
| Senator Crapo encourages grass roots action against mounting national debt. | CRAPO COMMENTS ON AUTO INDUSTRY | 04/01/2009 |
| Senator Crapo cites overhead as root cause of not being competitive. | OMNIBUS BILL | 03/04/2009 |
| Omnibus Bill being considered is an all in one package according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. | ATTEMPTS TO CONTROL RADIO TALK SHOWS | 03/04/2009 |
| Senator Crapo addresses infringement of first amendment rights regarding radio talk shows. | AMENDED PLAN APPROVED | 02/10/2009 |
| Economic stimulus plan finds Senate approval and goes to conference committee. | DELISTING STATUS | 02/10/2009 |
| Congressional delegation sends president letter requesting wolf delisting. | CRAPO OPPOSES CURRENT STIMULUS PLAN | 02/03/2009 |
| Senator Crapo sees too much fast track, too much debt and not enough due process in stimulus package debate. | DELEGATION WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS | 01/07/2009 |
| Idaho four-member congressional delegation includes a new senator and new representative. | CENTRAL ID. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & RECREATION ACT | 01/07/2009 |
| CIEDRA among first to be introduced in 111th congressional session. | PUTTING IT IN SIMPLER TERMS... | 10/01/2008 |
| Senator Crapo puts economic crisis in terms more easily understandable. | CRAPO VOTES NO | 09/27/2008 |
| Crapo one of 12 senators voting against huge omnibus spending package. | LOCAL FUNDING DEPENDS ON HOUSE | 09/24/2008 |
| The Senate has passed and sent to the House a bill that would fund local schools and roads. | CRAPO SAYS SLOW DOWN | 09/24/2008 |
| Senator agrees action must be taken to avert financial crises but it should be well thought out, not rushed. | NOT A TIME TO PANIC | 09/16/2008 |
| Idaho Senator advises calm amidst financial upheaval. | STABILIZATION MOVE | 07/30/2008 |
| Crapo thinks stabilization aspect of Housing Relief Bill was necessary. | BILL OF PRECEDENTS | 07/25/2008 |
| A housing bill that will set precedents for future government involvement expected in the Senate. | AMENDMENT ISSUES | 07/23/2008 |
| Idaho Senator reports debate over Energy Speculation Act is more about amendments than speculation. | COMPENSATION CUTS BEING DEBATED | 07/09/2008 |
| Debate over how to fund Medicare compensation to doctors is current focus in Congress. | AT IMPASSE | 06/25/2008 |
| Partisan deadlock in Senate prevents bio mass material progress. | TIME TO WEIGH IN | 06/18/2008 |
| Senator Crapo creates email address for fuel price comments. | SECURE SCHOOLS ACT SECURED | 05/22/2008 |
| Press release from Senator Craig announces full Senate approval for extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. | HUMANITARIANISM vs. BUDGET | 05/20/2008 |
| How much is too much to pay for humanitarian efforts. | PLANT MOVES TO IDAHO | 05/06/2008 |
| Joint news release from offices of governor and congressional delegation announces uranium enrichment plant is coming to Idaho. | HEALTHY AMERICANS ACT | 05/06/2008 |
| It may not be perfect but Senator Crapo believes new health care legislation is great step forward. | CRAPO CALLS FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT | 04/30/2008 |
| Senator encourages public to speak out regarding gas prices and environmental litigation procedures. | CONGRESSIONAL FOCUS ON MORTGAGE INDUSTRY | 04/02/2008 |
| Crapo explains why small segment is getting intense attention. | A VOTE FOR INCENTIVES | 04/01/2008 |
| Senator Crapo favors leaving incentives to oil companies on the table. | LEGISLATION AWAITS FUNDING | 03/11/2008 |
| Secure Rural Schools Act is not secure. | IMPORT SAFETY | 03/06/2008 |
| Senator Crapo explains bill to improve chances for safety of imported products. | CRAPO OPPOSES ID ACT | 01/25/2008 |
| Idaho senator opposes new law he feels leads to national ID cards. | REBATES QUESTIONED | 01/24/2008 |
| Senator Crapo favors sensible tax policy over one time rebates. | BRIEF FILED IN CRAIG CASE | 01/08/2008 |
| Idaho Senator Larry Craig\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s attorney files brief in Minnesota Court of Appeals. | NO TO CATCH-ALL SPENDING | 12/26/2007 |
| Senator Crapo votes against huge last minute spending bill. | FIXED FOR NOW | 12/26/2007 |
| Short term SCHIP funding and reprieve on Medicare pay cut to physicians. | BILL TO REMOVE FEE FOR ACCESS | 12/11/2007 |
| Idaho and Montana senators proposing recreation access fee be removed. | ONE ARREST-MORE ARRESTS EXPECTED | 12/06/2007 |
| Local law enforcement officers make drug related arrest. | ORIGIN LABELS A POSSIBILITY | 11/12/2007 |
| Country of origin labels part of Farm Bill. | SEVEN FEE FREE YEARS | 11/09/2007 |
| Internet users have another seven years of fee free service thanks to recent legislation. | BILL PLACED IN PLAY BEFORE NEGOTIATION | 11/01/2007 |
| Dim future predected for new SCHIP bill due to lack of negotiating process. | PREDICTED DEATH BY COMMITTEE | 10/22/2007 |
| Idaho Senator predicts proposed water and wilderness bills will die in committee. | OLD AFFLUENCE NOW RATED MIDDLE CLASS | 10/21/2007 |
| Adjusted for inflation, old tax on wealthy now aimed at what is currently middle class income. | COLLEAGUE SUPPORT CONTINUES | 10/05/2007 |
| Idaho US Congressional co-workers support the rights of Senator Craig. | GUILTY PLEA UPHELD | 10/04/2007 |
| Minnesota court upholds Craig guilty plea. Senator decides to complete full term. | HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN | 09/27/2007 |
| Crapo explains opposition to SCHIP legislation. | SENATOR STAYS IN SENATE | 09/26/2007 |
| Absence of ruling on withdrawal of guilty plea motion prompts Craig to remain in office. | CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE DEBATE | 09/25/2007 |
| Senator Crapo explains opposition to SCHIP proposal. | CRAIG ADDRESSES CAUSES AND EFFECTS | 09/24/2007 |
| Senator Craig charts environmental global effects of forest fires and urges change of funding focus. | PRISONER RIGHTS PROPOSED | 09/19/2007 |
| Amendments to FY 2008 Defense Reauthorization Bill would give combatants added rights. | REGRETS OVER CRAIG RESIGNATION | 09/01/2007 |
| Senator Larry Craig\\\'s colleagues comment on his resignation. | CRAPO VISITS MURPHY COMPLEX FIRE | 08/01/2007 |
| Senator Crapo reports on trip to Nevada-Idaho wildland fire. | CIEDRA FUNDING | 07/26/2007 |
| Senator Crapo comments on opponents claims CIEDRA bill might not be funded. | PRICE OF EDUCATION SOARS | 07/26/2007 |
| Senator Crapo explains congressional attention on education costs. | POLITICS OF IMMIGRATION | 06/08/2007 |
| Immigration bill is off the Senate floor and on hold. | POLITICS OF IMMIGRATION | 06/08/2007 |
| Immigration bill is off the Senate floor and on hold. | REACTION TO COMPROMISE IMMIGRATION BILL | 05/22/2007 |
| Crapo finds \'fatal defect\' in Immigration Bill now before the Senate. | STAND ALONE RURAL LEGISLATION | 05/11/2007 |
| House takes first step in separating rural emergency funds from Defense Appropriations Bill. | BORROWED AND NOT RETURNED | 05/08/2007 |
| Kansas tornado brings up subject of National Guard equipment sent to Iraq. | DEFENSE BILL NOW A DO-OVER | 05/02/2007 |
| Senator Crapo outlines possible directions for defense and county funding legislation. | CRITICISM CALLED EXTREMIST POLITICS | 05/01/2007 |
| Senator Crapo evaluates delisting criticism. | UPDATE ON DEFENSE BILL | 04/24/2007 |
| Senator Crapo details status on Supplemental Defense Spending Bill. | FACE OF POLITICS | 04/17/2007 |
| Defense Appropriations Bill stalled by terms of a meeting place. | FOOD CHAIN THREAT | 04/11/2007 |
| Senator Crapo comments on foreign by product pet food contamination. | EMBRYONIC STEM CELL ALTERNATIVES | 04/10/2007 |
| Senate debates stem cell research and the alternatives available. | TOWN HALL MEETING | 04/05/2007 |
| Senator Craig hears local opinions and questions. | PRESIDENTIAL VETO EXPECTED | 03/29/2007 |
| Secure Rural Schools funding tied to bill on its way to White House veto. | DEFENSE BILL GOES TO SENATE | 03/24/2007 |
| Secure Rural Schools Act rides Iraq Supplemental Funding bill to the Senate. | FWS ANNOUNCES DELISTING | 03/22/2007 |
| Management of Grizzly Bears on state lands turned over to states. | RURAL SCHOOLS FUNDING UPDATE | 03/20/2007 |
| Craig/Wyden Bill extension included in Defense Supplemental Bill. | SPRING FORWARD? | 03/15/2007 |
| Congress decides how the clock should read. | RURAL BUDGETS AWAIT CONGRESS | 03/14/2007 |
| No decision on Craig/Wyden Bill reauthorization leaves budget planning on hold. | HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED QUESTION | 03/06/2007 |
| Efforts to find health care solutions for the uninsured, blocked by partisan agendas. | INCENTIVE BILL FOR LAND OWNERS | 02/27/2007 |
| Senator Crapo to introduce ESA incentives for private property owners. | SENATE TO VOTE SOON ON RESOLUTION | 02/13/2007 |
| Fate of Continuing Resolution in Senate hands. | WOLF COMMENTS VITAL | 02/07/2007 |
| Nationwide public comments will decide wolf delisting issue. | PROPOSAL TO DE-LIST WOLVES | 01/29/2007 |
| US Fish and Wildlife offers delisting proposal for Idaho wolves. | SUPPORT FOR BILL SOUGHT | 01/24/2007 |
| Senator is looking for ways to re-establish Craig-Wyden Bill. | CRAIG WELCOMES NEW CHIEF | 01/13/2007 |
| Gail Kimbell named to succeed Dale Bosworth as Chief of the Forest Service. | REACTION TO BUSH PLAN | 01/11/2007 |
| Idaho congressional delegation comments on Iraqi War proposals. | CRAIG NAMED TO VITAL SUBCOMMITTEE | 01/11/2007 |
| Idaho Senator to have say in funding for natural resource agencies. | JUDGE RULES AGAINST STATE ROADLESS PETITIONS | 09/28/2006 |
| California judge stops administration roadless petition rule. | RESTORATION WORK GOES SLOWLY | 07/20/2006 |
| Senator Craig reports work on restoring healthy forests in past three years is slow. | NO MEDICAID FOR ILLEGALS | 06/15/2006 |
| New measures will prevent undocumented workers from getting Medicaid benefits. | NATIONAL GUARD DUTIES | 06/10/2006 |
| Senator explains role of National Guard at border. | SENATE VOTES NO ON AMENDMENT | 06/09/2006 |
| Marriage Protection Amendment resolutions fails to pass Senate. | CRAPO WILL VOTE NO | 05/25/2006 |
| When it comes to a vote later today, Senator Crapo plans on saying no to the Senate Immigration Bill. | BILL SEEKS POLICY CHANGES | 05/12/2006 |
| Senator Craig introduces legislation to change present exploration policies. | SENATOR OPPOSES EXTRA FUNDING | 05/05/2006 |
| Craig votes against huge appropriatioons bill. | CUBAN OIL POTENTIAL | 04/27/2006 |
| Idaho congressional delegation looks for oil price solutions. | NOMINATION DEBATE PREDICTED | 04/07/2006 |
| Senator Crapo expects debate over the Kempthorne for Interior Secretary nomination...but it will not be about the man himself. | VOTE PUTS IMMIGRATION REFORM ON HOLD | 04/06/2006 |
| Idaho Senators are united on what is the most important aspect of immigration reform. | SECURITY IS THE PRIORITY | 03/31/2006 |
| National security for investment and borders draws senate attention. | NO PROTECTION FOR SS FUNDS | 03/29/2006 |
| Efforts to protect Social Security funds defeated in the Senate.
| DISASTERS STRAIN BUDGET | 03/20/2006 |
| Senator Crapo talks about budget status and disaster funding. | BUSH SELECTS INTERIOR SECRETARY | 03/16/2006 |
| Idaho\'s governor chosen for Washington post. | CRAPO COMMENTS ON WARNING | 03/15/2006 |
| Senator Crapo hopes for coalition of support in Iran situation. | WHY NOT U.S. MANAGEMENT? | 03/02/2006 |
| Senator Crapo sees red flags waving over recent port management arrangement. | PATRIOT ACT SET FOR VOTE | 02/16/2006 |
| Senator Crapo explains Patriot Act compromises. | COUNT DOWN FOR CONGRESS | 11/17/2005 |
| Congress works to wrap up business before adjournment. | LISTING LIFTED | 11/17/2005 |
| Idaho Senators comment on Grizzly de-listing. | SENATOR VISITS SALMON | 08/25/2005 |
| Senator Crapo salutes local stewardship of the land. | MAKING ENERGY POLICY PROGRESS | 07/11/2005 |
| Much needed energy policy bill being worked out in committee. | COURT DECISION UNPOPULAR | 07/09/2005 |
| Idaho Senator disagrees with Supreme Court ruling. | CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES AFFECTED | 07/03/2005 |
| Senator Crapo will relay local effects of construction demands from China. | TAX CODE REPORT TO BE RELEASED | 06/10/2005 |
| Idaho Senator is looking forward to tax reform battle. | SCIENCE MAY RESOLVE THE ISSUES | 06/09/2005 |
| Senator Crapo thinks stem cell debate may be resolved by science. | TRAILS NOT MAINTAINED | 05/27/2005 |
| Old maintenance agreement not being kept by Forest Service. | CRAPO DESCRIBES EVACUATION | 05/12/2005 |
| Idaho Senator tells evacuation story and states views on illegal immigration. | FILIBUSTERS AND FUEL | 04/29/2005 |
| Idaho Senator discusses Energy Bill and the history of the Senate filibuster rule. | PUMPING GOLD | 03/16/2005 |
| Idaho Senator comments on yet another fuel price crisis. | FILIBUSTERS THREATENED | 03/04/2005 |
| Senator Crapo comments on filibuster tactics being used in the Senate. | NO CHANGES IN SS THIS YEAR | 02/18/2005 |
| Senator Crapo thinks Social Security changes will take more than one congressional session. | NUCLEAR THREAT | 02/11/2005 |
| Senator Crapo comments on North Korean nuclear weapons announcement. | CONCERNS HEARD BY SENATOR | 09/09/2004 |
| Idahoans most concerned with war, drought and national debt. | SENATOR HEARS LOCAL CONCERNS | 08/21/2004 |
| Senator Larry Craig hears and discusses local issues. | HIGH TECH MONITORING SYSTEMS | 08/20/2004 |
| Idaho Senator Craig hears Insightek plans. | URBAN VS RURAL BUDGET BATTLE | 07/20/2004 |
| Idaho Senator defines considerations used in delegating dollars. | STANDSTILL ON BUDGET AND COURT | 06/18/2004 |
| No action on budget or rearrangement of Ninth Circuit Court. | CONGRESS IN STALEMATE | 05/14/2004 |
| Important issues being held back by congressional gridlock. | SENATOR FEARS MISGUIDED BACKLASH | 05/10/2004 |
| Crapo concerned entire military will bear brunt of actions by a few. | IDAHO ADDED TO FISH FUNDING | 04/06/2004 |
| Crapo secures more funding for fish recovery. | DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE LAW | 03/27/2004 |
| Senator Crapo thinks law already in place might solve gay marriage questions. | CRAPO BACKS SALMON SEASON | 03/25/2004 |
| Idaho Senator works for expanded fishing seasons. | FOREST ACT PASSES LAST HURDLE | 11/21/2003 |
| A joint Senate/House conference committee approved a combined version of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act and sent it to the White House. | TALKING MARATHON UNDERWAY | 11/13/2003 |
| Blockade of judicial nominations topic of filibuster debate. | APPROVED FOREST BILL BLOCKED | 11/06/2003 |
| Healthy Forest bill stalled in Senate. | LANDMARK LEGISLATION PASSES | 10/30/2003 |
| Legislation to improve forest health passes Senate. | CHANCES IMPROVE ON FOREST HEALTH | 10/02/2003 |
| Critical and controversial issues in Forest Health Bill have hopefully been cleared up by new version. | SOCIAL SECURITY PAYEES | 09/17/2003 |
| Senator Craig comments on allowing fugitive felons to represent Social Security recipients. | IDAHO ACCEPTED INTO SALMON LOOP | 09/04/2003 |
| Idaho role in Salmon production finally recognized financially. | SPECIES AND PUBLIC LANDS | 08/18/2003 |
| County Commissioners send wishes for sound science and common sense to Washington. | SENATOR HEARS LOCAL PERSPECTIVE | 08/10/2003 |
| Road blocks to Salmon recovery initiative is topic of local meeting. | ADVANCE PLANNING SPEEDS ASSISTANCE | 08/06/2003 |
| Preparedness planning for drought. | APPEALS ENDANGERING INTERFACE COMMUNITIES | 05/15/2003 |
| Preservationist groups trying to prevent reduction of hazardous forest fuels. | CRAPO/COMMON SENSE WATER QUALITY | 04/05/2003 |
| The Bush Administration has made an official decision to withdraw water quality regulations imposed by the Clinton Administration’s Total Maximum Daily Load program | CRAPO/IRAQ | 03/06/2003 |
| Military troops from the United States are on site and awaiting official orders to take action against Iraq. | ||
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