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  • Idaho’s Congressional Delegation reacts to US Airstrike that killed Iran military leader

    President Trump said he ordered the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani because he was planning ‘imminent and sinister attacks.’ The Pentagon says the U.S. military has killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, at the direction of President Donald Trump. It was an airstrike that killed Soleimani, who was the…

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  • Why I Voted Against Articles of Impeachment

    By Rep. Mike Simpson Dec 27, 2019 The resolution considered on the floor of the House of Representatives, H.Res. 755, has two articles: 1) abuse of power, and 2) obstruction of Congress. After careful consideration of the evidence, I voted no on H.Res. 755. • Abuse of power: Democrats have yet to present any evidence…

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  • Idaho reps say “no” to impeachment

    Simpson, Fulcher oppose Congress’ articles On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to face removal from office after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment—abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The article on abuse of power passed by a vote of 230-197 and the article on…

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  • Politicians support Chukars, Hawks (the baseball species, that is)

    By Chuck Malloy Say it ain’t so, Mr. Commissioner. Please say that Major League Baseball is not going to implement the latest effort to drive away fans from the game — eliminating 42 minor league franchises in the process. If Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB goes for this stupid idea, then the Idaho Falls Chukars…

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  • Idaho Lawmakers Explain why they Voted Against Impeachment

    BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Rep. Mike Simpson and Rep. Russ Fulcher both sent statements to CBS2 Wednesday night, after the impeachment vote, to explain why they voted against the articles of impeachment. Simpson’s Statement: “Today, the House takes another historic vote. Unfortunately, this vote does more damage than good and further divides our country. A…

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  • Farm Workforce Modernization Act is smart legislation

    BY RICK NAEREBOUT IDAHO DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION Leaders speak on bipartisan bill that may lead to legal status for thousands of farm workers Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League in Fresno, brought together Valley agricultural leaders and elected officials to speak on the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to the House of…

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  • Rep. Simpson, Six Others Introduce Immigration Bill

    Farm Workforce Modernization Act could help dairy farmers Emily Jones It’s no secret that recruiting legal workers has long been a struggle for farmers in Idaho and across the nation. That’s especially true in the dairy industry, which relies almost exclusively on foreign-born workers. According to Rick Naerebout, CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association based…

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  • Simpson co-founds ‘Save Minor League Baseball Task Force’

    By NATHAN BROWN Reps. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho; Lori Trahan, D-Mass.; David McKinley, R-W.V.; and Max Rose, D-N.Y., announced the formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force on Tuesday. At the group’s first meeting, lawmakers heard from Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Conner and several Minor League team owners and discussed a strategy to…

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  • Simpson Responds to Articles of Impeachment

    IDAHO. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to House Democrats moving forward on Articles of Impeachment: “I have always advocated for the institution of Congress, for our Constitution and what it stands for. When Republicans held the majority, I advocated for the rights of the minority to be heard. I’ve…

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