Tag Archives: Congress
Senate approves resolution to pay down federal debt
Idaho lawmakers will send a resolution to members of Congress asking them to balance the national budget and pay down the federal deficit. The Idaho Senate approve the resolution Thursday, following House approval on March 4. The resolution also calls … Continue reading
Senate panel approves resolution opposing federal debt
The Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday approved a resolution urging the federal government to balance the budget and erase the multi-trillion dollar national debt. “We are at a critical time in our country,” said Rep. Rich Jarvis, R-Meridian, who is … Continue reading
Otter and Wasden explain why they’re suing over health care (video)
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said their lawsuit against the federal government concerning recently approved federal health care legislation should ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Otter said Idaho should win the lawsuit, which … Continue reading
House scuttles exploring Internet sales tax
An Idaho House panel rejected a plan to look into collecting sales tax on Internet purchases. Idaho loses an estimated $30 million dollars a year in tax revenues on Internet sales, according to a University of Tennessee study. If Idaho … Continue reading
Otter, Idahoans in Congress don’t want sage grouse on endangered list
Idaho’s congressional delegation and Gov. Butch Otter sent a letter Monday to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, saying they will work to make sure that the sage grouse isn’t added to the endangered list. The letter to Salazar … Continue reading
Idaho lawmakers condemn cap-and-trade legislation
The Idaho Legislature will send a memorial to Congress condemning proposed legislation to create a cap-and-trade system for some emissions and pollutants. The Senate approved the memorial Friday on a voice vote. The memorial passed the House on Feb. 23. … Continue reading
Otter wants to amend the U.S. Constitution
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter wants to change the U.S. Constitution. He’s not the only one. So does the governor of Wyoming, plus some Idaho lawmakers. In a letter dated Feb. 12, 2010, addressed to Rep. Eric Anderson, R-Priest Lake, Otter … Continue reading
Senate approves raising pay for redistricting commissioners
The Idaho Senate approved increasing the pay for members of the Idaho Redistricting Commission, but the overall cost to the state would decrease. Under a proposal from Senate President Pro Tem Bob Geddes, R-Soda Springs, the six commissioners who will … Continue reading