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 Minnick and thanked him for his work. Minnick credited his understanding of agricultural issues to his upbringing on a dryland wheat farm in Walla Walla, Washington. “It’s a real honor to receive this award and represent Idaho Agriculture,” Minnick said as he accepted the award. Minnick, who is a member...more
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 opposition. A vote is expected later this week.The bill makes sure workers receive education that is in demand from American industries. The education includes certifications that are readily accepted by employers nationwide, allowing workers to find jobs anywhere in the country.“American workers are the best in the world,” Minnick told his colleagues (full statement pasted below). “They are resilient, innovative and hardworking. But they must be properly trained and have widely accepted and understood credentials...more
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 small business.Minnick, who has made it a top priority to spur job growth and bolster our nation’s economy, thanked the group for recognizing him with the award.“Small businesses create seven out of 10 jobs in this country and even more in a recovery,” Minnick said. “To help small businesses succeed, we need to ensure we have a banking system that is functioning correctly so our community banks and credit unions can begin lending again to...more
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 and servicewomen today.This summer, Minnick introduced the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, which he crafted in response to calls from veterans and veterans groups to improve the landmark the New GI Bill (which went into effect in 2009). To see Minnick’s remarks, click here: http://video.house.gov/cao/hrs/Rep.Minnick.html.“Just as the WW II GI Bill was upgraded to help educate what is often referred to as the ‘greatest generation,’ we must upgrade and improve the...more
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