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- November 21, 2009: Minnick: More accountability for broadband funds
- Meridian, ID – One of the largest new spending programs in the federal government is designed to aggressively expand broadband Internet service to underserved communities in places like Idaho. Congressman Walt Minnick is calling on federal agencies to be more accountable and transparent in allocating that money, and to do... ..More
Press Releases
- November 20, 2009:
Minnick statement on stimulus reporting errors - Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement in response to reports that the federal website Recovery.gov reported money being spent in non-existent Idaho Congressional... ..More
- November 19, 2009:
Minnick wins praise for vote to fix Medicare payments - Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick voted to help pass H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. The bill is designed... ..More
- November 18, 2009:
Minnick authors major job-training bill - We need to make sure that those American workers, many of whom are retraining, are given every opportunity to achieve certifications, degrees and qualifications for the jobs American industry needs to fill. ..More
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 my associates in the eye and explain every decision.That's why... ..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 have notified commanders at Mountain Home Air Force Base and... ..More
- October 21, 2009:
Idaho Delegation: Post bills online before votes - As your elected Senators and Representatives, we have a responsibility to represent Idaho values in Washington, D.C. At our regular delegation meetings, we always search for the right approach for our state, without worrying about what’s best for ourselves or our political parties. ..More
Speeches
- November 12, 2009:
Minnick speech on veteran reimbursement bill - I rise today to honor the brave men and women of our nation’s armed forces. As a U.S. Army veteran, I understand how important it... ..More
- September 30, 2009:
Minnick speech on resolution supporting Chinese dissident - Mr. Liu has been held since officials took him into custody on December 8, 2008, a day before the release of Charter 08, a declaration he co-authored that calls for political reform, greater human rights, and an end to one-party rule in China. ..More
- September 17, 2009:
Minnick speech in favor of amendment to higher-ed bill - Madam Chair: I yield myself as much time as I may consume.No group better exemplifies the power of what college education can accomplish in building... ..More