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- October 6, 2010: Minnick Earns "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award
- Meridian, Idaho – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick accepted the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award from the Idaho Farm Bureau Monday in Meridian. The award goes to members of Congress who support issues important to agriculture and the Farm Bureau. Rick Keller, Executive Director of Idaho Farm Bureau, presented the award to... ..More
Press Releases
- September 28, 2010:
Minnick Jobs-Training Bill Meets No Opposition During House Debate - Washington, D.C. – A major jobs-training bill, the bi-partisan AMERICA Works Act authored by Congressman Walt Minnick, was debated on the House floor today without... ..More
- September 27, 2010:
Walt Minnick Named "Guardian of Small Business" - Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick has been named a “Guardian of Small Business” from the National Federation of Independent Business, a national group representing... ..More
- September 16, 2010:
Minnick Testifies to Veteran Affairs for his Bill to Expand GI Education Benefits - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick testified before a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee to push his bill to boost educational benefits for military servicemen... ..More
Editorials
- December 2, 2009:
Stringent reforms, tough accountability for financial system - I have grown increasingly angry and frustrated by the sense of entitlement from Wall Street and big financial institutions. Like most Idahoans, I believe that... ..More
- November 5, 2009:
We need tough rules for big banks, Wall Street - Throughout my decades as an Idaho business leader, I always made sure I could look my associates in the eye and explain every decision.That's why... ..More
- October 29, 2009:
Idaho locations named as potential home of F-35s - Washington, DC—Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick have notified commanders at Mountain Home Air Force Base and... ..More
Speeches
- February 16, 2010:
Walt Minnick Addresses Idaho Legislature: Calls for Bi-partisan Solutions - Boise, Idaho – U.S. Representative Walt Minnick addressed both houses of the Idaho Legislature today. Minnick highlighted the cooperation he values with Republicans and Democrats... ..More
- November 12, 2009:
Minnick speech on veteran reimbursement bill - I rise today to honor the brave men and women of our nation’s armed forces. As a U.S. Army veteran, I understand how important it... ..More
- September 30, 2009:
Minnick speech on resolution supporting Chinese dissident - Mr. Liu has been held since officials took him into custody on December 8, 2008, a day before the release of Charter 08, a declaration he co-authored that calls for political reform, greater human rights, and an end to one-party rule in China. ..More