Tag Archives: Mike Simpson
Boise PD Chief calls on congressional delegation for more support of Veterans
In a letter to each member of Idaho’s congressional delegation, Boise police chief Mike Masterson called on Congress to do more to aid veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders resulting from combat duty. The letter comes just seven … Continue reading
Congressional delegation releases statement on Haiti arrests
Idaho’s congressional delegation released a joint statement Monday on the arrests of 9 Idahoans apprehended in Haiti on abduction charges last week. The group, on an aid mission to the earthquake-ravaged nation, is accused of trying to bus the children … Continue reading
Latest fundraising numbers for next election released
The latest fundraising numbers offer some perspective on this fall’s statewide election. The race with the most competitive fundraising is the 1st Congressional District. Several websites analyzing Congressional races, including CQ Politics and The Cook Political Report, are calling the … Continue reading
Idaho Congressional delegation responds to State of the Union address
Following Wednesday’s night State of the Union speech by President Barack Obama, members of the Idaho Congressional delegation responded to the address. Here are their responses: Congressman Walt Minnick, Democrat: “It was good to hear the president make clear that … Continue reading
Online lawmaker comment roundup
As week two of the Idaho legislative session wrapped up, several state and congressional lawmakers took to the Internet Friday to comment. Here’s a brief summary of what some have said recently. Boise Democratic Rep. Branden Durst, on his blog: … Continue reading
Idaho Congressional delegation reacts to Brown election
Members of Idaho’s Congressional delegation took time Wednesday to react to the election of Republican Scott Brown, who defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election held in Massachusetts Tuesday. Brown will replace the late Sen. Ted Kennedy in the … Continue reading
Idaho Congressional delegation want USDA to help potato growers
Idaho’s two U.S. senators and two U.S. representatives are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy potatoes from Idaho growers in a move to help ease difficult economic times for some farmers. The potatoes could go to public schools … Continue reading