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= News release from the Senate
Veterans' Affairs Committee

November 2006
House Sends Foothills Bill to President - November 13, 2006
Craig to Improve Wounded Warrior Legislation - November 9, 2006
Veterans with Disabilities Encouraged to Register for Free Sun Valley Snowsports Camps - November 7, 2006
Craig Clarifies: 'Yes' on Marriage Amendment - Novermber 6, 2006
U.S. Senate Action Report to Veterans - November 3, 2006
Veterans Court on Record Pace - Cutting Down the Backlog of Cases - November 3, 2006
Craig Blasts Supervalu Decision - Novermber 3, 2006
October 2006
Idaho Veteran Receives Free Computer with the Help of Senator Larry Craig and the United Way - October 26, 2006
Craig Praises Border Fence Signing - October 26, 2006
Strong Employment Numbers for Veterans - October 12, 2006
Craig Accepting Page Applications - October 11, 2006
Craig Accepting Applications for Spring Internships - October 5, 2006
Academy Application Deadline Nears - October 5, 2006
Craig Commends Helen and Her Service - October 2, 2006
Former Idaho DEQ Director Confirmed by Senate - October 2, 2006
September 2006
Senate Confirms New Information Chief for VA - September 29, 2006
Chairman Craig Blasts Comments by a Colleague - September 29, 2006
Chairman Larry Craig Pays Tribute to "The Bookends of World War II" - September 29, 2006
Craig Votes for Secure Fence Bill, Funding - September 29, 2006
Senate Votes to Conserve Foothills, Consolidate Idaho Lands - September 29, 2006
Federal Judge Threatens Idaho's Water - September 27, 2006
Idaho Could Ship High-Level Waste to Yucca Years Ahead of Schedule - September 27, 2006
Senate Hears Idaho Wilderness Bills - September 27, 2006
VA Construction Bill Passed by Senate - September 27, 2006
Congress Poised to Approve Defense Appropriations - September 26, 2006
Senators Reach Agreement with Administration on Surveillance - September 25, 2006
Craig Says VA Budget Will Hit $100 Billion a Year - September 20, 2006
COLA Increase for Disabled Veterans Moving Forward - September 20, 2006
Delegation Applauds Roadless Area Petition - September 20, 2006
Spouses of Seriously Wounded to Get Education Sooner - September 20, 2006
Craig Pays Tribute to America's POW/MIAs - September 15, 2006
VA Computer Recovered - September 14, 2006
Former Idaho DEQ Director Recommended for Interior - September 14, 2006
Idaho Delegation Applauds Signing of Softwood Lumber Agreement - September 12, 2006
Senate Clears Defense Appropriations - September 7, 2006
"Victory for Veterans" as Court Brings Back Judges - September 6, 2006
August 2006
Craig Appoints Senate Page from Pocatello - August 18, 2006
VA Takes "Two Major Steps Forward" in Computer Security - August 14, 2006
Chairman Craig Says Call for Nicholson's Resignation "Over the Top" - August 8, 2006
New Computer Data Loss at VA - August 7, 2006
July 2006
Veterans' Benefits Bill Passes in the Senate - August 3, 2006
Idaho Delegation Comments on Japan Beef Opening - July 27, 2006
Craig Says VA must restore confidence with veterans - July 20, 2006
From Bridges to Nanostructures - July 20, 2006
Water Resources Bolstered in Idaho - July 19, 2006
Committee Reviews Healthy Forests Bill - July 19, 2006
New Job Numbers for Veterans Show Positive Signs - July 19, 2006
One of the Army's Newest Officers Sworn in by Sen. Larry Craig - July 19, 2006
Bill to Protect Idaho Farmers - July 18, 2006
Craig Hires New Staff - July 14, 2006
Craig Calls for "Immediate Action" to Cut Backlog at the Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims - July 13, 2006
Crapo, Craig Laud BPA's Long-term Rate Plan - July 13, 2006
Committee Supports Law Enforcement, Research Efforts - July 13, 2006
Craig Red Cards EU's Action Against Microsoft - July 13, 2006
Craig Comments on Departure of VA Undersecretary for Health - Dr. Jon Perlin - July 12, 2006
IG Issues Report on Computer Theft - Senate to Review Data Security Issue Next Week - July 11, 2006
Craig Praises New Foster Care and Adoption Law - July 3, 2006
Idaho Delegation Reacts to Softwood Lumber Agreement - July 1, 2006
June 2006
Senate Committee Approves Water, Environment Projects - June 29, 2006
Idaho Energy, Water Projects Approved by Appropriations Committee - June 29, 2006
Stolen VA Computer Data Recovered - June 28, 2006
Craig's Three Bills for Veterans Advance - June 23, 2006
New VA Medical Center Announced for Southwest Idaho - June 23, 2005
Senate Committee Supports Idaho Ag Research - June 22, 2006
Free Credit Monitoring Announced for Veterans - June 21, 2006
Amendment to Protect Veterans from Identification Data Theft - June 20, 2006
Veterans Housing and Benefits Bill Signed Into Law - June 15, 2006
Republicans Offer Budget Reform Proposal - June 14, 2006
Craig's "Choice of Representation" for Veterans Bill Picks Up Support - June 8, 2006
BPA Rate Hike Short-Circuited - June 8, 2006
Craig Supports Death Tax Repeal - June 8, 2006
Craig Accepting Applications for Fall Internships - June 7, 2006
Americans Now Encouraged to Visit European Battlefield Cemeteries and Monuments - June 6, 2006
Craig Honors Idaho Soldier Killed in North Africa - June 2, 2006
May 2006
Craig Supports VA Secretary's Actions to Solve Information Loss - May 31, 2006
Thousands in the Netherlands Pay Respects to Fallen American Servicemen - May 28, 2006
U.S. Senators Thank Belgian Citizens for Caring for U.S. Graves - May 27, 2006
Senate Confirms Kempthorne - May 26, 2006
U.S. Senator Larry Craig to Take Reporter Calles While in Europe and North Africa - May 26, 2006
Craig and Collins to Work with VA to Ensure Greater Protection of Personal Information - May 25, 2006
FAA Meeting on Tracon Scheduled - May 25, 2006
Immigration Reform Clears Senate - May 25, 2006
Craig's Statement at the Hearing Regarding Loss of VA Data - May 25, 2006
In Time for Memorial Day - Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Military Funerals - May 24, 2006
Last and Proud of It - May 24, 2006
Idaho Delegation Reacts to Redden's Ruling - May 23, 2006
Craig to Lead Senators to Normandy for Memorial Day, Joined by VA Secretary - May 23, 2006
Theft of VA Data Places Veterans at Risk - Senate Committee to Review Matter - May 22, 2006
Idaho Job Growth Continues Hot Pace - May 19, 2006
Craig Bill Would Repeal $7 Billion Tax Increase - May 17, 2006
Idaho Delegation Reacts to Rupert Kraft Facility Closing - May 16, 2006
Craig Praises Plan to Secure Border - May 15, 2006
Craig Votes to Prevent Tax Hike - May 11, 2006
Reminder: Medicare Drug Benefit Deadline on May 15 - May 11, 2006
Bill Introduced to Allow U.S. Companies to Explore for Oil in Cuban Waters - May 11, 2006
Craig Accepting Page Applications - May 5, 2006
Craig Appoints Senate Page - May 5, 2006
Craig-Akaka Legislation Seeks to Create Five VA Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Centers - May 4, 2006
Kempthorne Sees Other Side of Dais - May 4, 2006
Craig votes "No" on Emergency Supplemental - May 4, 2006
Judge Smith Approved by Judiciary Committee - May 4, 2006
Craig-Graham Legislation Seeks to Repeal Civil War Era Prohibition on Lawyers - May 4, 2006
April 2006
Reaction to Softwood Lumber Agreement - April 27, 2006
The Cutting Edge of Prosthetics - April 27, 2006
Idaho Delegation Challenges FAA on Boise Airport Issues - April 27, 2006
Craig Offers New Solution to Increase Oil Supply - April 26, 2006
More Funding Necessary for Veterans Medical Research Program - April 26, 2006
Idaho Shines in Latest Jobs Report - April 21, 2006
Tracy to Leave Craig's Office - April 14, 2006
Rockefeller and Craig Call for Tougher Stance During Trade Talks - April 11, 2006
Craig and Akaka Introduce Legislation to Increase COLA for Veterans - April 7, 2006
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day - April 7, 2006
Idaho Soldier Working on Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - April 5, 2006
Craig Cosponsors Small Business Health Plan Bill - April 5, 2006
Craig Amendment Prevents BPA Rate Hike - April 4, 2006
Craig Supports New VA Medical Center in New Orleans - April 4, 2006
March 2006
Craig Introduces Specialty Crop Bill - March 31, 2006
Craig Calls for Smarter Border Control - March 30, 2006
Chairman Craig Comments on Deaths of Two Medal of Honor Recipients - March 24, 2006
Craig Supports Kempthorne Nomination - March 16, 2006
Noting RECA Success May Help Downwinders - March 16, 2006
Craig and Akaka Ask GAO to Review Federal Employment Assistance Efforts for Veterans - March 17, 2006
Craig Joins with Senator Burns on Veterans Funding - March 14, 2006
Craig, Crapo Celebrate National Safe Place Week - March 13, 2006
Craig Relocates Pocatello Office - March 10, 2006
Craig Comments on Norton Resignation - March 10, 2006
Craig Hails February Job Growth - March 10, 2006
Update: Over 1,500 have benefitted from Craig's "Wounded Warrior" Legislation - March 9, 2006
Craig Hails Moeller Nomination - March 8, 2006
Craig Votes to Secure Energy Independence - March 8, 2006
Crapo, Craig Defend Idaho 9th Circuit Nomination - March 2, 2006
Idaho Nominee Screened by Judiciary Committee - March 1, 2006
February 2006
Report Lauds Significant Sucesses of County Payments Law - February 28, 2006
Craig Accepting Applications for Summer Internships - February 24, 2006
Northwest Delegation, Bodman Discuss BPA Rate Proposal - February 16, 2006
Craig Calls for Bipartisan Effort to Pass Record VA Budget -- and Address Long-Term Fiscal Concerns - February 16, 2006
Craig Accepting Page Applications - February 15, 2006
Craig Cosponsors Fertilizer Security Bill - February 15, 2006
Senate Hearing Tuesday to Examine VA's Proposed Record Budget - February 10, 2006
Sununu, Craig, Murkowski, Hagel Announce Agreement with White House on Patriot Act - February 9, 2006
Bodman Commits to BPA Budget Talks - February 9, 2006
Craig Supports Idaho's National Guard - February 6, 2006
President's Budget Tightens Belt - February 6, 2006
Craig Reacts to Historic Budget Increase for Veterans - $80.6 Billion for 2007 - February 6, 2006
Craig Calls for "Major Improvement" in Helping Young Veterans Find Work - February 3, 2006
January 2006
Craig Comments on State of the Union - January 31, 2006
Craig Hails Alito Confirmation - January 31, 2006
Craig Reacts to Connaughton Speech - January 25, 2006
Craig Unveils New "Podchat" - January 24, 2006
Craig Appoints Senate Page - January 13, 2006
December 2005
Craig Announces 2006 Service Academy Nominees - December 23, 2005
Defense Bill Protects Nation's Cemeteries and Helps Servicemembers and their Survivors - December 22, 2005
Veterans to Benefit from New Health Care Legislation - December 22, 2005
Senate Extends Patriot Act for Six Months - December 21, 2005
Senate Approves Deficit Reduction Package - December 21, 2005
Craig, Others Offer Patriot Act Solution - December 19, 2005
Congress Poised to Approve Defense Projects, Cut Spending - December 19, 2005
Idaho, Montana Join Forces on Downwinder Legislation - December 16, 2005
Craig, Crapo Applaud Smith Nomination - December 16, 2005
Senate Bill to Protect Backcountry Airstrips - December 16, 2005
Craig Meets with Alito - December 14, 2005
Craig Warns White House Conference on Aging about Rapidly Aging Nation - December 14, 2005
Craig Comments on Mining Reform - December 13, 2005
Japan Opens Borders to U.S. Beef - December 12, 2005
Craig Supports Mining Reform Efforts - December 8, 2005
Rockefeller and Craig Call on President Bush to Defend U.S. Trade Laws and Protect American Workers - December 1, 2005
November 2005
First Payments to Wounded Warriors to be Made Before Christmas
Senate Sends Signal on WTO Negotiations - November 18, 2005
Craig Opposes Tax Bill - November 18, 2005
Idaho Military Construction Projects Approved - November 18, 2005
House Approves Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Conference Report - November 18, 2005
Senate Passes Cost of Living Increase for Veterans - November 17, 2005
Senate Approves Bill to Honor Lifelong Raptor Advocate Morley Nelson - November 16, 2005
SAFE Act Co-sponsors Say PATRIOT Act Conference Report Unacceptable - November 16, 2005
Craig Supports Review by Institute of Medicine on PTSD - November 16, 2005
Feds Help Counties with Illegal Immigration Costs - November 16, 2005
Senate Approves New Inspector General for VA - November 16, 2005
Yellowstone Grizzly Bears to Be Delisted - November 15, 2005
Craig Told VA's Gulf Coast Facilities Will be Rebuilt - November 10, 2005
Craig, Simpson, Otter Honor Idaho Hero - November 10, 2005
Craig Secures FPC Language in Energy and Water Approps - November 10, 2005
Craig Supports VA's Decision to Stop PTSD Review - November 10, 2005
Craig Language on RECA to Become Law - November 9, 2005
Senate Adopts Craig's Ban on Burial of Murderers in National Cemeteries - November 9, 2005
Craig Seeks Answers on Gas, Diesel Prices - November 9, 2005
House Approves CJS Conference Report - November 9, 2005
Internship Application Deadline Extended - November 8, 2005
Conference Approves Idaho Energy Projects - November 7, 2005
Senate Passes Adapted Housing Grant Bill to Help Veterans - November 4, 2005
Senator Craig Encourages Flu and Pneumonia Shots - November 2, 2005
Craig Co-sponsors Bill to Help Veterans Afford Health Insurance - November 2, 2005
October 2005
Craig Reacts to Supreme Court Nominee - October 31, 2005
U.S. Remands Softwood Ruling - October 28, 2005
Congress Approves Idaho Ag Projects - October 28, 2005
Chairman Craig Wants VA to Help Unemployed Veterans Find Work - October 28, 2005
Senate Confirms Three Former Senate Staffers to VA Posts - October 28, 2005
Crapo, Craig Seek Replacement Equipment for Idaho Guard - October 26, 2005
President Bush Signs Craig Bill - October 26, 2005
Craig Holds Rec. Fee Oversight Hearing - October 26, 2005
Craig, Crapo Seek to Reopen Japanese Beef Market - October 26, 2005
Senate Approves Transportation, Community Development Projects - October 20, 2005
House Votes to Protect Second Amendment - October 20, 2005
VA Officials Pledge Information Technology Reorganization to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - October 20, 2005
Senators Applaud Idahoan's Nomination - October 18, 2005
Delegation Promises Support to Atlas Employees - October 14, 2005
Craig Accepting Applications for Spring Internships - October 12, 2005
Academy Application Deadline Nears - October 11, 2005
Craig Accepting Page Applications - October 7, 2005
Homeland Security Funding Approved - October 7, 2005
Full Senate Clears Idaho Defense Projects - October 7, 2005
Craig to Hold Townhall Meeting in Meridian - October 6, 2005
Craig to Hold Townhall Meeting in Lewiston - October 6, 2005
Senate Votes to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen - October 5, 2005
U.S. Senate Honors VA Employees for Hurricane Efforts - October 3, 2005
Senator Craig's Bill Seeks to Preserve Dignity of Arlington and other National Cemeteries - October 3, 2005
Craig Comments on Miers Nomination - October 3, 2005


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