I see Senate Democrats have enlisted former Vice President Walter Mondale in their efforts to curtail the use of the filibuster in the Senate. Not surprisingly, Democrats had no problem employing the filibuster when it came to holding up the appoinments of President Bush or stopping Republican sponsored legislation. Now that they have the majority, [...]
Read moreFrom Vice President Dick Cheney: I want to take this opportunity to offer my strong endorsement of Congressman Mike Simpson’s re-election to Congress in 2010. Among my reasons for doing so is my strong belief that our nation needs his conservative, yet pragmatic approach to governing in these challenging times. Mike has been a tireless [...]
Read moreEvery year the House Budget Committee starts the budget process by creating the federal budget resolution, which then goes to the House floor for a vote. It is one of the few things that Congress must do every year: it sets the spending framework within which Congress must work that year, and creates a budget [...]
Read moreThere can be little doubt that the mandate to purchase health insurance in Obamacare is unconstitutional and needs to be removed. I simply cannot accept that our Founding Fathers would permit the federal government to compel the purchase of a private product as a condition of citizenship. It is unprecedented, unwarranted, and un-American.
Read moreI wanted to take the time to explain why I am asking for your vote on May 25th in the Republican Primary. First, I care deeply about Idaho, its citizens, and its future. I strive every day to protect Idaho’s interests in the United States Congress and represent Idaho’s values as your Congressman. Second, I [...]
Read moreI just finished the annual Lincoln Days swing through the district and the many meetings that accompany that swing. The Lincoln Days events are a yearly chance to see old friends, meet new ones, and reconnect with the people who make my campaigns possible. During this swing, I heard frustration from folks up and down [...]
Read moreI am preparing to participate in a Budget Hearing today where we will be exploring the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget with White House Budget Director Peter Orszag. Mr. Orszag was the head of the Congressional Budget Office prior to going over to the White House so I have had the opportunity to question him a [...]
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