Editorials
- November 5, 2009: We need tough rules for big banks, Wall Street
Throughout my decades as an Idaho business leader, I always made sure I could look ...More
- October 29, 2009: Idaho locations named as potential home of F-35s
Washington, DC—Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick ...More
- October 21, 2009: Idaho Delegation: Post bills online before votes
The following editorial is submitted by Senator Mike Crapo, Senator Jim Risch, Representative Mike Simpson ...More
- September 23, 2009: Delegation piece on Academy Day
Guest opinion submitted by Idaho’s Congressional Delegation One of the most important and enjoyable aspects of ...More
- September 10, 2009: Look for areas of agreement on health care
Did you know that Idaho orthopedic surgeons pay half the malpractice insurance as do their ...More
- July 3, 2009: Minnick explains opposition to cap-and-trade
Last week I cast one of the most difficult votes of my Congressional career, and ...More
- June 19, 2009: Representing Idaho's independent values in Congress
C.L. “Butch” Otter is now the governor of Idaho, but on October 24, 2001, he ...More
- June 15, 2009: North Idaho leads the battle against hate
Leon Rubinstein was a German soldier in World War I who fought valiantly in the ...More
- May 21, 2009: Why we need to bring passenger rail back to Idaho
My family has been fortunate to have enjoyed some amazing journeys. We have been to ...More
- April 10, 2009: Why I will not partake in the earmark process
Several people in the media and in Idaho's political elite have taken me to task ...More
- April 1, 2009: We need accountability, not more bailouts
I’ve been a Congressman for a few months, but I’ve been a businessman most of ...More
- February 3, 2009: Why I voted against the stimulus bill
By Rep. Walt MinnickOur nation is in trouble. Unemployment rates are climbing, people are watching ...More