Saturday January 03, 2009

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12-30-2008 CRAPO, SIMPSON CALL ON NRC TO APPROVE AREVA FACILITY

Washington, DC – Senator Mike Crapo and Congressman Mike Simpson are urging the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to grant swift approval...(More)

12-15-2008 CRAPO ANNOUNCES IDAHO 2009 MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS

Washington, DC – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced his nominations of 33 Idaho students to military service academies, for the freshman class...(More)

12-12-2008 CRAPO GOES TO BAT FOR IDAHO COMPANIES

Washington, DC – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined 13 of his colleagues in the U.S. Senate today in urging the U.S. Customs and Border Protection...(More)

Owyhee Initiative
Links and information on the Owyhee Initiative.

111th Congress Preview
Mike outlines some of his legislative priorities for the 111th Congress.

Visiting DC?
Find out about popular government buildings and monuments you can visit on your trip.

ESRA
Check out Senator Crapo's Endangered Species Recovery Act, which provides incentives to private property owners for conservation.

Audio

Senator Crapo's Link to iTownHall recordings

Fiscal Policy Recognition/Awards

It is an honor to represent the people of Idaho. It is my goal to do so in a manner that reflects the values and traditions of Idahoans. During the course of my public service, I have been fortunate to be recognized by many tremendous organizations. Many of these awards are based on my voting record, and my efforts to serve the people of Idaho.

To learn more about my positions on the various issues involving fiscal policy, please visit the Budget & Fiscal Responsibility and Taxes sections of this website. Below you will find listed the awards I have received for my efforts in sound fiscal policy:

	Hero of the Taxpayer Award Awarded by the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). Senator Crapo has received consistent recognition regarding this award: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000. Presented for support of positive tax reform for Americans. Friends of the Taxpayer Awarded by the ATR in 1997 and 1996. Presented for opposition to any and all federal and state tax increases.

	Best and Brightest Award Awarded by the American Conservative Union (ACU) Presented most recently in 2005 for being a stalwart defender of the conservative vision of individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Senator Crapo also received 100% ratings from ACU in 2003, 2001 and 1999.

	Tax Fighter Award Awarded by the National Tax Limitation Committee Presented most recently for efforts to lower taxes for Americans during the 109th (2005-2006). Votes selected included repeal of the death tax, earmark and appropriations measures and procedural motions regarding fiscal decisions. Senator Crapo also received recognition for his work in the 108th, 107th 106th, 105th and 104th Congresses.

	The Golden Bulldog Award Awarded by the Watchogs of the Treasury for 106th, 105th, 104th and 103rd Congresses. Presented for outstanding efforts to cut federal spending, eliminate waste and reduce the deficit.

	The Jefferson Award Awarded by the Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE) for the 104th Congress Presented for efforts to bring less government, lower taxes and less regulation.

Taxpayers' Friend Awarded by the National Taxpayers' Union (NTU) for 106th and 104th Congresses Presented for support of endeavors to educate taxpayers and others on the merits of limited government and lower taxes.

National Security Leadership Award Awarded by the American Security Council for the 109th Congress (2005-2006). Presented for supprting efforts to emphasize peace through military, economic and diplomatic strength.

Congress Honor Roll Awarded by the American Conservative Union (ACU) for the 1st session of the 110th Congress (2007)

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