Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. James E. Risch [R, ID]

States Pass Congressional Gun Plans

2013-06-19T01:00:00Z

...Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, following a Democratic strategy session. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) Newly elected Republican Senator Jim Risch, of Idaho poses for a photo in the office of Senate Minority Leader

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Daniel Musso Subdued With Stun Gun By Police After Heckling Gun Violence Victim's Father (VIDEO)

2013-06-19T01:00:00Z

Senators Find Money in ... Helium?

2013-06-19T01:00:00Z

...Wyoming, that were used to help offset the cost of last year’s transportation re-authorization bill. Idaho Republican Sens. Jim Risch and Michael D. Crapo were among those criticizing the Obama administration for reductions in payments under the schoo

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The Issue: Immigration reform bill finally hits Senate floor

2013-06-16T01:00:00Z

...Michael Enzi of Wyoming, Charles Grassley of Iowa, James Inhofe of Oklahoma, Mark Kirk of Illinois, Mike Lee of Utah, Jim Risch of Idaho, Pat Roberts of Kansas, Tim Scott of South Carolina, Jeff Sessions of Alabama, Richard Shelby of Alabama and David V

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Brian Sandoval Vetoes Nevada Gun Background Checks Bill

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

Joe Manchin Targeted By NRA In New Ad

2013-06-12T01:00:00Z

Idaho Statesman: In video, Sen. Risch speaks directly to Iranian people

2013-06-11T01:00:00Z

...in Iran and put pressure on the Irananian government to release him. Here’s a transcript of the 54-second video: “I’m Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho. It is important for the people of Iran to know that we will be watching your elections very closely to s

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Senate Blocks Dueling Student Loan Bills

2013-06-06T01:00:00Z

...of the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Coburn’s bill. Five Republicans — Sens. Michael D. Crapo and Jim Risch, both of Idaho, Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Patrick J. Toomey of Pennsylvania — voted against the mo

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A Gem State in the Rough for Ambitious Republicans | Farm Team

2013-06-05T01:00:00Z

...Any shake-up on the Republican ladder, however, is unlikely to affect either GOP senator — at least for a few cycles. Sen. Jim Risch has said that he intends to run for re-election in 2014. Sen. Michael D. Crapo is not up for re-election until 2016. B

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Senate, presidential powers collide in key case of recess appointments

2013-06-03T01:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is expected to take up a groundbreaking separation-of-powers case later this month that features a constitutional clash between the president’s right to make recess appointments and the Senate’s authority to confirm high

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Today’s Gang of 8 Mystery

2013-06-03T01:00:00Z

So what’s Rubio’s scam this time? Conn Carroll and Mark Krikorian seem to have almost solved the mystery: The original Gang of 8 bill makes legalization (into Registered Provisional Immigrant, or RPI, status) hinge only on the production of a “border

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Senators, green groups spar on fracking

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...changes to water after fracking. She said that means too little is known about fracking to let it occur unchecked. But Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) laid into green groups on the groundwater issue. “You can’t find any reliable scientific studies that hav

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Immigration vote search moves to full Senate

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

...as they may ever be to tackling the controversial issue. “I want to see an immigration reform bill, I really do,” said Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho). “I think everybody up here does. I think that the gap between all parties is a lot narrower than it wa

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Lax control costly to Sen. Mike Crapo's campaign

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...was always to file FEC reports, not keep tabs on Ball's money juggling. Aides for Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and Sen. Jim Risch say their campaigns have safeguards to protect donor money. Among other things, investments such as the ones Ball said

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Crapo's campaign suffered from poor controls

2013-05-19T01:00:00Z

...Ball quit Labrador's post May 9, one day before Crapo filed amended reports. Aides for Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and Sen. Jim Risch say their campaigns have safeguards to protect donor money from a similar fate. Among other things, investments s

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Tavenner approved by Senate

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...in implementing the president’s health reform law. Continue Reading The seven who voted no are Republican Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch of Idaho, Ted Cruz of Texas, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Mike Lee of Utah, and Rand Paul and Minority Leader Mitch M

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US budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...be called upon even more to help battle blazes, protect property and be patient if federal crews are occupied elsewhere. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, defended the decision by Congress to trim agency budgets mid-year in an effort to trim government spending

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Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...are Sens. Tom Udall , D-N.M., John Barrasso , R-Wyo., Heidi Heitkamp , D-N.D., John Hoeven , R-N.D., Orrin Hatch , R-Utah, and Jim Risch , R-Idaho. Udall last week questioned new Interior Secretary Sally Jewell about the cuts at a congressional hearing.

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Federal fire agencies face budget cuts - Tue, 14 May 2013 PST

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...I think anybody intended, but it is across the board, by line item, and therefore we don’t have the flexibility.” U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said if catastrophic fires are burning in August and sufficient resources aren’t available, he believes

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Feds: Budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...called upon even more to help battle blazes, protect property and be patient if federal crews are occupied elsewhere. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, defended the decision by Congress to trim agency budgets mid-year in an effort to trim government spending and

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