Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho

July 2008

(July 24, 2008) Simpson Re-Visits Iraq to Review Progress
(July 17, 2008) House Demands a Real Solution to the Energy Crisis - Not Just Empty Promises
(July 11, 2008) Death Penalty Should be on the Table for Child Rapists

June 2008

(June 26, 2008) Simpson Secures Funds for Idaho Hospitals and Education Programs
(June 26, 2008) Second Amendment Right is for All Americans - including individuals who live in our Nation's Capitol
(June 25, 2008) Congressman Simpson is Hosting an Open House for New Idaho Falls Office
(June 25, 2008) Funder's Fair to Inform Public of Grant Options
(June 23, 2008) Domestic Sources of Oil Must be Developed
(June 18, 2008) Simpson Secures Boise Geothermal Funding
(June 18, 2008) Simpson Scores HUGEINL Increases in House Bill
(June 17, 2008) Simpson Secures $1Million for Idaho Meth Project
(June 5, 2008) Hold on to Your Wallets

May 2008

(May 25, 2008) Simpon's Statement on the Passing of J.R. Simplot
(May 22, 2008) Plenty of Blame to Go Around for Gas Prices, by Congressman Simpson
(May 14, 2008) House Passes Farm Bill Conference Report
(May 6, 2008) Congress Honors National Teacher Appreciation Week
(May 2, 2008) Simpson Supports Legislation to Increase Education Benefits to Veterans

April 2008

(April 30, 2008) Minidoka Lands Bill Clears Congress
(April 22, 2008) House Passes Simpson's Bill to Rename Birds of Prey to Honor Morley Nelson
(April 22, 2008) Legislation to Provide Emergency Funding for Wildfires Clears House Committee on Natural Resources
(April 21, 2008) Times are Not Certain - Student Loans Must Be
(April 21, 2008) All Americans Should Pay for Public Lands- Not Just Westerners
(April 16, 2008) Simpson Sponsors National Health Care Decisions Day
(April 16, 2008) Legislation Will Hold Agencies Accountable
(April 15, 2008) Expenses Rising: Food, Gas, and Yes - TAXES
(April 10, 2008) Simpson, Craig Laud Public Lands Bill Passage
(April 9, 2008) Simpson Announces USDA Grant to Wood River RC&D
(April 8, 2008) Simpson's Newborn Screening Bill Passes House
(April 8, 2008) Simpson Announces We the People Bookshelf Award to Libraries in Boise, Mt. Home, Wendell, Burley, Chubbuck, Idaho Falls, Ririe, and Rexburg
(April 4, 2008) Crapo and Simpson Ask for Clemency for Vela
(April 2, 2008) Renaming the Birds of Prey to Honor Morley Nelson Moves to the House Floor

March 2008

(March 31, 2008) National Institutes of Health - One of Our Best Kept Secrets
(March 13, 2008) Western Members of Congress Plea for PILT Funding
(March 6, 2008) Honoring Morley Nelson by Renaming the Birds of Prey is One Step Closer to Reality
(March 5, 2008) Simpson Announces Openings for Academy Applicants
(March 4, 2008) Simpson Seeks Increased Nuclear Cleanup Funding
(March 4, 2008) Digital Television: Are You Ready?

February 2008

(February 27, 2008) Simpson: We Need Career and Technical Education Programs
(February 26, 2008) The Future of Idaho's Agricultural Tradition
(February 11, 2008) Simpson Defends Second Amendment Rights
(February 7, 2008) Simpson: Adding $150 Billion to National Debt is Not the Answer
(February 1, 2008) It Shouldn't Hurt to Smileby Congressman Mike Simpson

January 2008

(January 28, 2008) Simpson Responds to State of the Union
(January 22, 2008) Travelers: Get Your Passports NowBy Congressman Simpson
(January 11, 2008) Simpson Adds to Southeast Idaho Staff to Enhance Service
(January 8, 2008) Craig and Simpson Request Quick Delivery of Special Olympic Funding

December 2007

(December 20, 2007) Alternative Minimum Tax is Fixed- For Now
(December 19, 2007) House, Senate Approve Final Spending Package
(December 19, 2007) Simpson, Colleagues Urge President to Pardon Border Patrol Agents before Christmas
(December 17, 2007) Craig and Simpson Secure Transportation, Environment, and Military Construction Projects for Idaho
(December 17, 2007) INL, Research, Water Infrastructure and Ag Projects Included in Year-End Congressional Spending Package
(December 17, 2007) Craig and Simpson Secure Funds for Idaho's Hospitals, Boise Detox Center and Education Programs
(December 16, 2007) Final Congressional Spending Package Contains $7.5 Million for Idaho Special Olympics Games
(December 12, 2007) Simpson Announces Academy Nominations
(December 10, 2007) Coalition Urges Congress to Preserve Rural Health Care
(December 4, 2007) Simpson Joins Colleagues to Pass Legislation that Gets Tough on Human Trafficking

November 2007

(November 15, 2007) Simpson Votes to Override Veto in Effort to Save Special Olympics Funding
(November 15, 2007) House Passes Mortgage Reform Legislation
(November 14, 2007) Idaho, Wyoming and Montana Delegations Fight for Snowmobile Use to Remain Open in Yellowstone
(November 14, 2007) Auger Falls Land Bill Introduced in Congress
(November 9, 2007) Eliminating One Tax by Adding Another is Wrong
(November 7, 2007) Mt. Home Air Force Base to Receive Almost $1.6 Million for Desperately Needed Logistics Readiness Center
(November 1, 2007) Craig and Simpson Secure $8 Million for 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho

October 2007

(October 31, 2007) Simpson Introduces Bill to Assist Newborn Screening
(October 26, 2007) Simpson Requests Better Retirement for National Guard
(October 25, 2007) The Importance of SCHIPby Mike Simpson
(October 25, 2007) Simpson Describes Idaho Disaster to House Committee
(October 18, 2007) Simpson Urges White House to Reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act
(October 18, 2007) Simpson Stands Up for Religious and Political Expression
(October 10, 2007) Simpson Leads Bipartisan Effort Seeking Disaster Funds for Farmers and Ranchers
(October 4, 2007) Simpson's Statement on Senator Craig Staying in the Senate
(October 3, 2007) House Honors National Guard
(October 3, 2007) Simpson Secures HUD Grant for Boise's Community Development Block Grant

September 2007

(September 25, 2007) Simpson Cosponsors CLEAR ActLegislation Targets Dangerous Criminal Illegal Aliens
(September 19, 2007) Simpson Seeks Disaster Funds for Farmers, Ranchers, State of Idaho
(September 18, 2007) Idaho Delegation to Host Academy Day
(September 6, 2007) Simpson Asks Gov. Otter to Remove his Name from Consideration for U.S. Senate Seat
(September 1, 2007) Congressman Simpson: Senator Craig will be missed

August 2007

(August 1, 2007) Simpson: Democrats Take a Step Towards National Healthcare

July 2007

(July 19, 2007) House Passes Funding for Education, Detox Center, Hospitals
(July 18, 2007) NCLB Reform Bill Introduced in the House
(July 17, 2007) Craig, Simpson Secure Potato Cyst Nematode Funding for Idaho
(July 17, 2007) Record INL Cleanup Funds Headed to Idaho
(July 13, 2007) Simpson Announces Changes in Office Mail System
(July 12, 2007) House Bill Provides Funding for Enhanced Technology for Law Enforcement
(July 12, 2007) Simpson Secures Funding to Complete Boise Air Control Tower
(July 11, 2007) Simpson Secures Funding for Magic Valley Projects in House Bills
(July 11, 2007) Simpson Secures Funding for Southeast Idaho and the Upper Valley in House Bills

June 2007

(June 27, 2007) FY 08 Interior Appropriations Passes House
(June 27, 2007) Simpson Cosponsors Major Rural Health Care Legislation
(June 26, 2007) Bills in Congress Aimed at Teachers, Classrooms
(June 22, 2007) Appropriations Interior Committee Secures Funding for Key Idaho Projects
(June 12, 2007) Acquiring Your Passport: What You Need to Know
(June 7, 2007) Simpson Sponsors Medical Liability Reform Bill

May 2007

(May 24, 2007) Finally, Iraq Funding for Troops
(May 24, 2007) Simpson, Colleagues Introduce Kids Dental Care Bill
(May 23, 2007) Simpson and Matheson Request Hearing for Downwinders
(May 23, 2007) Simpson Secures Record INL Cleanup Funds in House Bill
(May 17, 2007) Simpson Supports Funding for Troops
(May 15, 2007) Simpson Joins Colleagues to Help Local Pharmacies
(May 14, 2007) 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Noticed in U.S. Congress
(May 11, 2007) House Authorizes Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act
(May 10, 2007) Simpson Fights for Farmers
(May 10, 2007) Bipartisan Bill Gone South
(May 1, 2007) Delegation Gives Congressional Honors to Idaho Potatoes, Producers

April 2007

(April 26, 2007) Iraq Funding Bill: Still Not Good Enough for Our Troops
(April 25, 2007) Simpson Supports Small Business Loan Programs
(April 24, 2007) Congress Invests Heavily in Math and Science Education
(April 20, 2007) House Authorizes Water Transportation Projects
(April 19, 2007) USDA to Provide Assistance toEradicate Potato Cyst Nematode in Idaho
(April 17, 2007) Simpson Announces Openings for Academy Applicants
(April 17, 2007) Tax Day Message: Make the System Simple and Fair

March 2007

(March 30, 2007) Simpson Introduces Legislation Concerning Children's Dental Health
(March 26, 2007) Congressman Mike Simpson and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard introduce the "Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007"
(March 23, 2007) Iraq Supplemental Funding Harms Troops
(March 22, 2007) Hold on to your Purse Strings
(March 21, 2007) An Opportunity Idaho Must Not Pass Up
(March 21, 2007) Funding for Our Troops Must Not Be Cut
(March 19, 2007) Bill Would Expand Minidoka National Historic Site
(March 15, 2007) The Second Amendment is for ALL Americans
(March 14, 2007) Simpson: A Voice for Education
(March 13, 2007) Simpson Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Funding to Counties
(March 9, 2007) Simpson Calls for Enforcement of Immigration Laws
(March 2, 2007) Simpson Recognizes Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients with a National Day of Distinction

February 2007

(February 16, 2007) Simpson Votes No on Iraq Resolution
(February 16, 2007) A Bad Day for Our Troops, A Bad Day for Our Country - Mike Simpson