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Senator James Risch
Republican • Idaho • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 3 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 66 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 215 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 22 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 32 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Crapo
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Sherrod Brown
- Votes with party 84%
- Abstains: 2%
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US (WA): Senator urges more Mexican potato export
Senator Catnwell sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, signed by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mark Udall (D-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Herb Kohl (D-WI).
Attack on American Sovereignty
Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) expressed dissatisfaction with the Administration’s line of “argumentation,” too. “You addressed the people who oppose ratification of the treaty, and …I hope you weren’t scoffing at us,” Risch said to the ...
Paul backers lose bid to take Ada delegates from Romney
“We’re going to keep Canyon County the Republican stronghold that it is.” Smyser, who is leaving the Senate to become an aide to U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, said she spoke with Clements Friday. “We’ve got a lot to do to unify the ...
Paul backers lose bid to take Ada delegates from Romney
...to keep Canyon County the Republican stronghold that it is.” Smyser, who is leaving the Senate to become an aide to U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, said she spoke with Clements Friday. “We’ve got a lot to do to unify the party, defeat Barack Obama and elect
Johnson, Smyser elected to head Ada, Canyon county GOP; Idaho Paul faithful fail to win control
"We're going to keep Canyon County the Republican stronghold that it is." Smyser, who is leaving the Senate to become an aide to U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, said she spoke with Clements Friday. "We've got a lot to do to unify the party, defeat Barack ...
Mitt Romney May Place Top Oil Lobbyist In Charge Of His White House
And there's other evidence that Gerard has already ingratiated himself with the Romney campaign: -- Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) told the Idaho Statesman that he thinks Gerard may be selected as Romney's chief of staff. "Gerard is a heckuva player in ...
Will Mitt Romney Tap American Petroleum Institute’s President For His Chief Of Staff?
And there’s other evidence that Gerard has already ingratiated himself with the Romney campaign: – Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) told the Idaho Statesman that he thinks Gerard may be selected as Romney’s chief of staff. “Gerard is a heckuva ...
Dan Popkey: The battle is on for the next leader of Idaho GOP
Mike Crapo, Jim Risch and Rep. Mike Simpson ... Dean Sorensen of Boise, the less-well-known spouse of former Sen. Sheila Sorensen. “He approached me — and I’m sure he approached others before me — and asked if I’d consider running ...
Dan Popkey: The battle is on for the next leader of Idaho GOP
...Chairman Kirk Sullivan, who had Otter’s backing and support from five other statewide elected officials and U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo, Jim Risch and Rep. Mike Simpson. The leaders of the insurgency were Labrador, then a first-term state legislator; then-C
White Whale - David Weigel
...in facts." Republicans were unconvinced. "Most wars we've fought have been fought over ideology and philosophy," said Idaho's Sen. Jim Risch, who's been winning elections in his state since 1970. "If we give up one scintilla of sovereignty that this cou
China’s sea claims exceed what’s allowed by international law, says Clinton
Several Republican lawmakers on Wednesday voiced opposition to the pact. “My problem is with sovereignty,” Republican Senator Jim Risch said, flipping through the pages of the treaty. “There’s 288 pages here, and as you read it, there’s some good
Sen. Jim Risch subject of 30-minute special, 'A day in the life of an Idaho senator' Sunday
KTVB-Channel 7's Mark Johnson spent a full day in the Capitol with GOP Sen. Jim Risch recently, preparing a program that will air at 9 a.m Sunday as a special edition of "Viewpoint." A 5-minute version has already aired, and includes Risch ...
US officials press Senate to ratify Law of Sea treaty
“My problem is with sovereignty,” US Senator Jim Risch said, flipping through the pages of the treaty. “There’s 288 pages here, and as you read it, there’s some good stuff in here, but if we have to give up one scintilla of sovereignty ...
Clinton Hits ‘Black Helicopters’ Crowd to Push Sea Treaty
Republican critics of the treaty bristled. “I hope you weren’t scoffing at us,” Idaho Senator Jim Risch told Clinton. “There’s some good stuff in here, but if we give up one scintilla of sovereignty that this country has fought for ...
Obama officials press Senate to ratify sea treaty
"My problem is with sovereignty," Republican Senator Jim Risch said, flipping through the pages of the treaty. "There's 288 pages here, and as you read it, there's some good stuff in here. But if we have to give up one scintilla of sovereignty that this ..
Obama officials press Senate to ratify sea treaty
"My problem is with sovereignty," Republican Senator Jim Risch said, flipping through the pages of the treaty. "There's 288 pages here, and as you read it, there's some good stuff in here. But if we have to give up one scintilla of sovereignty that this ..
Military leaders, Clinton push for sea treaty
Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said in a statement. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said the high-seas treaty has "Kyoto written all over it." Twenty-six Republican senators have signed a letter circulated by DeMint vowing to oppose the treaty if it gets to the Senate for a
Military leaders, Clinton push for sea treaty
Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said in a statement. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said the high-seas treaty has "Kyoto written all over it." Twenty-six Republican senators have signed a letter circulated by DeMint vowing to oppose the treaty if it gets to the Senate for a
What's going on: Military leaders, Clinton push for sea treaty
...Protocol that could allow foreign nations to regulate U.S. energy emissions,” Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said in a statement. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said the high-seas treaty has “Kyoto written all over it.” Twenty-six Republican senators have sig
Top Obama officials press Senate to ratify sea treaty
"My problem is with sovereignty," Republican Senator Jim Risch said, flipping through the pages of the treaty. "There's 288 pages here, and as you read it, there's some good stuff in here. But if we have to give up one scintilla of sovereignty that this ..
Urgent Alert: Law of the Sea Treaty
...Harry Reid (D-Nev.), has not been sent to Reid at this point. It currently lists the names of Sens. Jon Kyl of Arizona; Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma; Roy Blunt of Missouri; Pat Roberts of Kansas; David Vitter of Louisiana; Ron Johnson of Wiscon
Opinion: Crapo, Risch didn't get message
Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., the presidential candidate's son ... Sixteen members, including both of Idaho's senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. Risch's vote is less surprising than Crapo. A member of the Simpson-Bowles Deficit Commission ...
Idaho power broker could get top Romney job
In an interview in 2008, McClure called Gerard "just an incredibly able fellow." Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, now holds the McClure seat and is Romney’s Idaho campaign co-chairman. Risch said that Gerard’s profile has grown in four years and ...
Lonesome Larry's legacy lives on in sockeye runs
Jim Risch, now a U.S. senator, had just been appointed governor and he had the power to sway the council. "I said don't pull the plug," Risch said. "Sometimes you have to temper (the science)." Later that spring, as Boise River floodwaters ...
Idaho Statesman Local News: A top Romney job for an Idaho power broker?
...and the 1994 Soccer World Cup. In an interview in 2008, McClure called Gerard just an incredibly able fellow. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, now holds the McClure seat and is Romneys Idaho campaign co-chairman. Risch said that Gerards profile has grown in fou
A top Romney job for an Idaho power broker?
In an interview in 2008, McClure called Gerard “just an incredibly able fellow.” Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, now holds the McClure seat and is Romney’s Idaho campaign co-chairman. Risch said that Gerard’s profile has grown in four years and ...
The legacy of Lonesome Larry
Jim Risch, now a U.S. senator, had just been appointed governor and he had the power to sway the council. “I said don’t pull the plug,” Risch said. “Sometimes you have to temper (the science).” Later that spring, as Boise River ...
A day in the life of an Idaho senator
That's a typical work day for Idaho Senator Jim Risch. KTVB's Mark Johnson recently spent an entire day with the career politician, and it is a day of constant motion. The 103-year-old Russell Building houses 36 U.S. Senators including Idaho ...
A day in the life of an Idaho senator
...six miles of walking, and so much talking your throat hurts at the end of the day? That's a typical work day for Idaho Senator Jim Risch. KTVB's Mark Johnson recently spent an entire day with the career politician, and it is a day of constant motion. Th
Sen Coons pushes for reauthorization of Farm Bill in Washington
Delaware Senator Chris Coons calls for open debate on the Senate ... Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Jon Tester (D-Mont.),
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