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01-29-2009 DELEGATION APPLAUDS SELECTION OF DOE-IDAHO INTERIM MANAGER

Washington, DC – Idaho’s Congressional Delegation applauded today’s announcement that Dennis Miotla has been named interm manager...(More)

01-28-2009 BE OUTSIDE!

“Eventually, most of us figure out that it’s people, not nature, who create morality, values, ethics—and even the idea that nature...(More)

01-27-2009 CRAPO: PRESIDENT MAKES HIS CASE, BUT IT STILL COSTS TOO MUCH

Washington, DC – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo was among a group of Republican Senators meeting with President Barack Obama today on Capitol Hill...(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

2007 Audio Clips

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December

12/18/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses the letter he sent to Secretary Kempthorne about firearm possession; the omnibus appropriations bill; FISA; and a project conducted by the Red Cross supporting wounded soldiers. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 20:42

12/14/2007	Mike gives remarks on the floor of the Senate during consideration of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Modernization Bill. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 6:34

12/13/2007	Mike discusses the Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act which ensures experienced pilots will no longer be grounded under an arbitrary age limit rule. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:49

12/13/2007	Mike comments on the passage of the Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007. The legislation provides specific tax relief for those who are currently serving in the military and their families as well as those who are veterans or serving in the reserves. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:38

12/13/2007	Mike comments on the passage of the Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007. The legislation provides specific tax relief for those who are currently serving in the military and their families as well as those who are veterans or serving in the reserves. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:38

12/11/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses the current status of the appropriations process; Farm Bill; AMT; Energy Bill and his introduction of the Fee Repeal and Expanded Access Act of 2007. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 18:05

12/04/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike Discusses the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement; the cost of the Iraq War; opinions he hears from Idahoans concerning the U.S. Congress; the Presidential Campaign and what he believes must get done before the end of the year. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 16:22

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November

11/15/2007	Mike speaks on the Floor of the Senate about the Farm Bill. MP3 format; studio quality; 16:41

11/15/2007	Mike comments on legislation he is co-sponsoring that will close a loophole in meth production. MP3 format; phone quality; 0:46

11/08/2007	Mike offers his gratitude and congratulations for the 2007 Spirit of Freedom recipients. MP3 format; phone quality; 1:03

11/07/2007	Mike joins Senator Ensign in introducing legislation repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. MP3 format; studio quality; 0:48

11/07/2007	Mike congratulates Boise 6th grader Clare Pratt for taking the grand prize for her essay in the 4th annual Veterans Day Essay Contest . MP3 format; phone quality; 0:24

11/06/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Farm Bill including a potential veto from the President; the appropriations battle; the nomination of Mike Mukasey for Attorney General; internet moratorium; and traumatic brain injuries to veterans. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 17:22

11/02/2007	Mike on The Michael Reagan Show, discussing the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), new tax increase proposals before Congress. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 9:33

11/01/2007	Mike comments on Ed Schafer as the nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:34

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October

10/30/2007	Mike discusses his amendment to the Amtrak Authorization bill. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:27

10/30/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Amtrak Authorization bill including his amendment to the bill; the Farm Bill; immigration; nuclear power; the newest version of SCHIP; and establishing budgets for government agencies. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 19:05

10/29/2007	Mike talks about the service of Bronze Star recipient, and Idaho native, Major Vaughn Ward. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:31

10/29/2007	Mike talks about the effort to bring the Amtrak Pioneer Route back to Idaho. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:28

10/25/2007	Mike discusses the Farm Bill with Idaho reporters. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 32:13

10/24/2007	Mike at 2007 Farm Bill markup on EQIP and the environmental stewardship of cattle operations. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:28

10/24/2007	Mike's opening statement at 2007 Farm Bill markup. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 4:00

10/23/2007	Mike addresses meth abuse in Idaho in a speech on the Senate floor. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 13:05

10/23/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill; markup on the Farm Bill; funding for Idaho family crisis centers, his telehealth expansion proposal; the Iraq War; and Iran. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 15:47

10/18/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill; U.S. and Turkey relations; FISA; Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT); the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA); Clean Water Resolution; funding for family crisis centers; the Iogen ethanol facility near Shelley; and SCHIP. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 18:13

10/17/2007	Mike joins Senate Finance Committee leadership and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in calling for a repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:02

10/04/2007	Mike's opening statement at the Banking Committee hearing on "Examining the Regulation and Supervision of Industrial Loan Companies." He discusses the need to review the entire structure of the financial services regulatory system. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 4:39

10/03/2007	Mike meets with the astronaut cew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor including Idaho's Teacher in Space, Barbara Morgan. They both comment on the importance of the U.S. Space Program. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:54

10/02/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Defense Authorization Bill; the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA); the Farm Bill; government accountability; equipping the Idaho National Guard; and the INL. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 19:29

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September

09/28/2007	Mike talks about the importance of nuclear research and the primary role the INL plays in conducting that research. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:46

09/25/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); Defense Authorization Bill; Endangered Species Recovery Act (ESRA); State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); nuclear programs; and social security. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 21:17

09/21/2007	Mike comments on his Endangered Species Act tax bill clearing the Senate Finance Committee. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:31

09/21/2007	Mike talks about an amendment he authored that was added to the Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act of 2007. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:43

09/18/2007	Mike on Iraq War issue MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:16

09/18/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the Defense Authorization bill; the D.C. Voting Rights bill; healthcare; the enemy in Iraq; and the powers of Congress. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 24:07

09/14/2007	Mike gives his thoughts on the Preident's speech and the testimony of General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:56

09/13/2007	Mike encourages interested students to apply for nomination to one of the nation's military acadamies. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:30

09/11/2007	Mike talks about federal funding being provided for job assistance programs that help Micron Technology employees. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:26

09/11/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about September 11th anniversary; Senator Larry Craig; trade; concerns over Mexican trucks; and other projects he is working on. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 20:49

09/06/2007	Mike at Finance Committe hearing on global competitiveness, capital markets and carried interest. Includes Q&A. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 5:39

09/01/2007	Mike comments on the resignation of Idaho senior Senator Larry Craig; commends Craig's distinguished service to the state of Idaho. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:45

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August

08/14/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the NASA space shuttle mission featuring Idaho’s teacher in space, Barbara Morgan. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 4:00

08/02/2007	Mike on improving the No Child Left Behind Program. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:36

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July

07/31/2007	Mike discusses Murphy Complex fire, his tour of the area, grazing and related rehabilitation efforts. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 7:03

07/31/2007	Mike discusses the SCHIP legislation and the costs of health care. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:50

07/31/2007	Mike discusses RECA (Radiation Exposure Compensation Act) legislation. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:54

07/31/2007	Mike provides an update on the 2007 Farm Bill. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:35

07/31/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses SCHIP legislation and the costs of health care; introduction of RECA legislation; 2007 Farm Bill update; Western wildfires, particularly his tour of the Murphy Complex in Idaho/Nevada. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 18:46

07/25/2007	Mike on Murphy Complex Fire and firefighting efforts. MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:18

07/24/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses the Higher Education Reauthorization bill, Idaho wilderness legislation, the Fruit and Veggie Program for schools, the National Day of the Cowboy and late Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas and college expenses. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 10:21

07/17/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses the legislation regarding Iraq and related issues; 2007 Farm Bill drafting; and SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program). MP3 format; studio qualtiy; runs 15:12

07/12/2007	Mike talks about global capital markets at Senate Banking Committee hearing. Opening Statement. MP3 format; runs 0:30

07/12/2007	Mike's question and answer session at the Senate Banking Committee hearing on global capital markets. Part 1. MP3 format; runs 6:45

07/12/2007	Mike's question and answer session at the Senate Banking Committee hearing on global capital markets. Part 2. MP3 format; runs 3:51

07/11/2007	Mike on taxation of carried interest; Senate Finance Committee hearing opening statement and questions/answers. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 5:20

07/10/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses Defense Reauthorization, potato cyst nematode, Owyhee Initiative progress MP3 format; studio quality; runs 15:39

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June

06/28/2007	Mike on immigration reform vote MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:20

06/26/2007	Mike on the Employee Free Choice Act MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:23

06/26/2007	Mike on immigration cloture vote MP3 format; phone quality; runs 1:02

06/26/2007	Mike on mortgage abuse; first round of questions during the hearing held by the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 4:57

06/26/2007	Mike on mortgage abuse; second round of questions during the hearing held by the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 3:03

06/26/2007	Mike on healthcare reform; from Budget Committee hearing on The Healthy Americans Act and Other Options for Reform. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:31

06/26/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses Employee Free Choice Act, immigration and energy legislation. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 9:15

06/21/2007	Statement from News Conference: Mike introduces Cuba trade and travel legislation with Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:46 Full news conference with Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus MP3 format; studio quality; runs 27:03

06/19/2007	Mike on county payments MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:39

06/18/2007	Mike on the guest worker program and immigration reform legislation MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:00

06/18/2007	Mike talks about the "Z visa" program in immigration reform bill MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:15

06/18/2007	Mike talks about the energy bill MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:00

06/18/2007	Mike discusses passport delays MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:50

06/12/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses such issues as alternative energy, immigration reform and passports MP3 format; studio quality; runs 11:00

06/06/2007	Mike comments on the death of his colleague, Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:37

06/05/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses such issues as immigration reform, county payments and BPA rates MP3 format; studio quality; runs 15:10

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May

05/24/2007	With Memorial Day just around the corner, Mike pays tribute to those men and women who have served in the Armed Forces MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:15

05/22/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses immigration reform legislation, currently being considered by the U.S. Senate MP3 format; studio quality; runs 15:00

05/15/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike covers such issues the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the 2008 budget resolution and Idaho Potato Month MP3 format; studio quality; runs 14:00

05/08/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike covers such issues as the FDA legislation, gas prices and funding for U.S. troops MP3 format; studio quality; runs 17:00

05/01/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike covers such issues as funding for U.S. troops and Tax Freedom Day (April 30) MP3 format; studio quality; runs 14:10

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April

04/27/2007	Mike on the 2007 emergency spending measure, including the Iraq war MP3 format; phone quality; runs 0:44

04/26/2007	Mike discusses domestic violence MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:20

04/26/2007	Mike advocates American competitiveness and talks about the American COMPETES bill MP3 format; studio quality

04/26/2007	2007 Supplemental Spending Measure MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:20

04/25/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses upcoming Senate business including the 2007 defense supplemental MP3 format; studio quality

04/25/2007	Mike presents questions at the Agriculture Committee hearing on commodity title as relates to the next Farm Bill. Three Idahoans testified at this hearing. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:20

04/24/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about issues such as global competitiveness, the American COMPETES bill and the defense supplemental MP3 format; studio quality; runs 15:10

04/17/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about Medicare prescription drugs, Tax Day, the Invest in America Act and more. MP3 format; studio quality; runs 14:00

04/10/2007	Mike discusses the need for comprehensive tax reform MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:30

04/10/2007	Mike talks about stem cell research MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:00

04/10/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about stem cell research, immigration, supporting U.S. troops, and other current issues MP3 format; studio quality; runs 13:15

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March

03/29/2007	Mike discusses the Iraq war and funding for U.S. troops MP3 format; studio quality; runs 0:50

03/28/2007	Mike re-emphasizes the importance of county payments and the Secure Rural Schools legislation MP3 format; studio quality; runs 2:20

03/27/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike covers issues such as the FY 2008 budget resolution, the emergency supplemental and tax reform, particularly the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) MP3 format; studio quality; runs 14:00

03/22/2007	Mike talks about biomass projects approved for Idaho MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:24

03/22/2007	Opening statement at Banking Committee on Mortgage Market Turmoil MP3 format; studio quality; runs 7:07

03/22/2007	Mike Q&A at the Banking Committee hearing on Mortgage Market Turmoil MP3 format; studio quality; runs 7:07

03/20/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about pending Senate business, including the FY 2008 budget resolution and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) consumer rates MP3 format; studio quality; runs 18:00

03/13/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about the bill to take up recommendations of the 9-11 Commission, the budget, immigration reform and the Farm Bill MP3 format; studio quality; runs 10:00

03/07/2007	Mike discusses the Owyhee Initiative MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:34

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February

02/28/2007	Mike introduces the Endangered Species Recovery Act (S. 700) MP3 format; studio quality

02/27/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about his upcoming introduction of the Endangered Species Recovery Act (ESRA) MP3 format; studio quality; runs 13:00

02/15/2007	Mike praises the confirmation of Idahoan Randy Smith to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:22

02/15/2007	Mike on healthcare MP3 format; studio quality; runs :40

02/13/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike highlights such issues as the President's budget proposal, entitlement spending, taxes, the Farm Bill and other matters on the Senate agenda MP3 format; studio quality; runs 13:00

02/08/2007	Mike talks about GOAL day at the INL, discusses global competitiveness and efforts at the INL to develop alternative energy MP3 format; studio quality; runs :35

02/06/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike talks about resolutions related to the Iraq War, Teen Dating Violence Week and other current events MP3 format; studio quality

02/06/2007	Mike calls for fair debate on the Iraq resolutions MP3 format; studio quality

02/05/2007	Mike discusses the President's budget proposal, emphasizes the importance of tax relief extensions MP3 format; studio quality

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January

01/30/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses current Senate business, including the minimum wage bill, tax breaks for small business and his legislation to protect endangered species (to be introduced next month) MP3 format; studio quality; runs 8:50

01/29/2007	Mike talks about the delisting of wolves in Idaho MP3 format; studio quality; runs 1:00

01/23/2007	Weekly News Conference - Mike discusses such topics as the President's State of the Union and the new 110th Congress MP3 format; studio quality; runs 11:09

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