Category: News
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Rep. Simpson leads the way on salmon
Driving north out of the Great Basin, topping Malad summit and dropping into Idaho never fails to light a spark in my heart. Idaho is a place worth coming home to. When I am away, even in beautiful places, Idaho pulls at me. It must be the same for Idaho’s salmon. It takes a powerful…
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Simpson proposal demonstrates bold leadership
Rep. Mike Simpson has shown Idaho and the Northwest what bold leadership looks like with his proposal to rebuild our northwest infrastructure and save Idaho’s salmon and steelhead from extinction. The lower four Snake River dams have caused the near destruction of salmon and steelhead in the Snake River basin. Some adult fish do pass…
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Rep. Simpson unveils ambitious $33 billion proposal to possibly restore endangered salmon runs
LEWISTON — In a bid to recover Snake River salmon and end decades of conflict, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson is proposing a $33 billion infrastructure and community investment strategy that would breach the four lower Snake River dams and reorder much of the fish, energy and commodity transportation systems of the Pacific Northwest. If turned…
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Idaho Legislature’s actions on emergency declarations endanger Idahoans
The Idaho Legislature’s attempts to strip not just our current governor but any future governor of their ability to lead during an emergency is wrong for Idaho and endangers the lives of Idahoans. We both held the position of speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives. We understand the constant disagreement that occurs between members…
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Idaho Reps. Simpson, Fulcher vote against impeachment
TWIN FALLS — Two members of Idaho’s Congressional delegation are among the nearly 200 Republicans who voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday. In a 232-197 vote, the House passed an article of impeachment charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection” following his role in the protest at the Capitol last week that lead to…
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Rep. Simpson opposes impeachment
WASHINGTON — Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting against impeachment of President Trump. “Last week’s events at the Capitol represent a dark and tragic moment for our nation. Americans are feeling hurt and angry and every one of us is craving justice. Our nation is facing a time of reckoning—what can each…
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Mike Simpson releases statement on impeachment
Washington, D.C. (KIFI) – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting against the impeachment of President Trump. “Last week’s events at the Capitol represent a dark and tragic moment for our nation. Americans are feeling hurt and angry and every one of us is craving justice. Our nation is facing a time…
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Simpson claims political wins in appropriations bills
Idaho’s congressional delegation voted in support of the COVID Relief and Omnibus funding bill that passed Congress last night. “I am relieved that a deal has been reached to help Idaho families and small business during this uncertain time,” said Congressman Mike Simpson. “This bill builds on the extraordinary success of Operation Warp Speed to…
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Simpson seeks more action, less rancor
Just what we need in 2020: a disputed presidential election that pushed an already-angry nation to the brink of frustration in the days after the election. And with legal challenges mounting, it’s far from being settled. Joe Biden is the president-elect, winning the electoral and popular votes, yet President Donald Trump and his team of…