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Crapo Criticizes HHS Budget for Failing to Address Key Healthcare Concerns

By East Idaho Times | Mar 14, 2024

Washington, D.C.--At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing, Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) expressed disappointment with the President's fiscal year 2025 Health and Human Services (HHS) budget for not addressing crucial healthcare issues affecting Americans. Crapo raised concerns about the absence of bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs for seniors with chronic conditions and generating taxpayer savings.During the hearing with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Crapo highlighted the importance of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, improving...

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Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS FY 2025 Budget

By East Idaho Times | Mar 14, 2024

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo delivered a comprehensive statement at a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.Crapo commended the bipartisan efforts of the Finance Committee over the past year in addressing various health care challenges. He highlighted the Committee's initiatives, such as pharmacy benefit manager reforms and mental health proposals, which aimed at improving access to critical services for patients, particularly...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bonneville County in week ending Mar. 9?

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Crapo, Risch, Budd, Britt Introduce Laken Riley Act

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Ted Budd, and Katie Britt have introduced the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at addressing illegal alien crimes in the United States. The legislation, named after 22-year-old Laken Riley who was tragically murdered by an illegal alien, seeks to hold accountable those who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses.Crapo expressed frustration, stating, “It is infuriating that Laken’s death was preventable if not for the lax immigration and crime policies of the Biden Administration.”Risch highlighted the impact of open...

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Rep. Simpson Champions Idaho Agriculture Priorities

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

Rep. Mike Simpson, representing Idaho, recently voted in favor of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, emphasizing the importance of supporting Idaho's agriculture sector. In a statement, Rep. Simpson expressed his dedication to advocating for Idaho's agricultural priorities, stating, "Agriculture represents 20% of Idaho’s economy, and I consider it my duty to champion important Idaho priorities to ensure our state’s farmers and ranchers can thrive now and in the future."The legislation, which includes the Agriculture, Rural Development Food and Drug...

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Crapo, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Demanding the Biden Administration Increase Agricultural Exports

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Arkansas) have spearheaded a call for the Biden Administration to boost agricultural exports from the United States.In a letter signed by 18 senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, and Chuck Grassley, the lawmakers expressed their concerns over the decline in U.S. agricultural exports. They attributed this trend to an ineffective U.S. trade...

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Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Rock Creek Conservation Project

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the successful inclusion of $1,000,000 for the Rock Creek Conservation Project in Twin Falls, Idaho. The funding was secured through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.“The Rock Creek Watershed serves as an important tributary to the Mid-Snake River,” stated Rep. Simpson. “However, ongoing issues like flooding and water quality have been prevalent in the Twin Falls community for several years....

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Crapo, Smith: Biden Administration Should Negotiate a Better Global Tax Deal for America

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

Washington D.C.--The United States could face significant revenue losses under the current global tax deal negotiations being handled by the Biden Administration, as reported by the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT). The analysis indicates that a substantial portion of the profits subject to reallocation under the OECD's Pillar One plan would originate from U.S.-based companies.In response to these findings, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. House Ways & Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Missouri) have jointly...

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Crapo, Risch Block SEC Emissions Requirement that Would Burden Farmers and Ranchers

By East Idaho Times | Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have successfully prevented the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from enforcing a requirement that would have mandated companies to report supply chain emissions. The Senators expressed their satisfaction with the decision, emphasizing the potential adverse impact on farmers and ranchers.Crapo criticized the attempted regulation by stating, “Because Democrats in Congress have been unable to enact radical climate policy through legislation, unelected bureaucrats in the Biden Administration have attempted to...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Fremont County in week ending Mar. 9

By East Idaho Times | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fremont County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 9

By East Idaho Times | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Mike Crapo Advocates for Pro-Growth Tax Policies and Domestic Manufacturing at Hearing

By East Idaho Times | Mar 12, 2024

Senator Mike Crapo, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, highlighted the importance of tax policies and domestic manufacturing during a hearing titled “American Made: Growing U.S. Manufacturing Through the Tax Code.”President Biden's tax proposals were a focal point of discussion, with Crapo expressing concerns about the potential impact on American manufacturers. Quoting Biden, Crapo remarked, "During last Thursday’s State of the Union address, using ‘fair share’ rhetoric, President Biden laid out his plans for making American manufacturers more competitive:...

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Mar. 9?

By East Idaho Times | Mar 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Urging Departments of Defense, Labor & Education to Highlight Military Career Options

By East Idaho Times | Mar 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo and a group of colleagues have come together to urge the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Ashish Vazirani, to promote collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Labor in highlighting military service as a valuable career option.In a joint letter, the Senators emphasized the importance of providing students with information about various career paths, including military enlistment. The letter stated, “We feel that our schools must have insight into...

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Crapo and Colleagues Call for Freeze on Adverse Effect Wage Rate to Protect Agriculture Independence

By East Idaho Times | Mar 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and 15 Senate colleagues have taken a stand to address the escalating Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) that is putting pressure on American agriculture. In a letter to Senate leadership, the group urged for a freeze on the AEWR in order to support farmers and ranchers across the country.“The increasing cost of labor for agriculture producers is unsustainable,” the Senators expressed in their letter. They highlighted that the national average AEWR is set to reach $17.55 in 2024, marking a 5.6 percent increase from the previous year and more...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Mar. 9?

By East Idaho Times | Mar 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former East Idaho Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By East Idaho Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former East Idaho Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bonneville County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 2

By East Idaho Times | Mar 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Bonneville County in week ending Mar. 2

By East Idaho Times | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.