Press Releases
- 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 ...More
- 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 ...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 ...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 ...More
- September 10, 2010: Idaho Congressmen Advocate for Idaho with Interior Department
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- September 1, 2010: Minnick Cuts Red Tape: $1.3 Million to Renovate College of Idaho Science Building
Meridian, Idaho – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick is pleased to have helped the College of ...More
- August 26, 2010: Minnick Honored by Economic Development Associations
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick was surprised today with the 2010 Congressional ...More
- August 18, 2010: Minnick Presents War Hero Overdue Medals
Nampa, ID – Today our country gave a belated “thank you” to an 87-year-old war ...More
- August 10, 2010: Minnick Named "Taxpayer Hero" by Watchdog Group
WAshington, D.C.--Congressman Walt Minnick was named a “Taxpayer Hero” today by Citizens Against Government Waste, ...More
- August 6, 2010: Idaho Delegation Disappointed with Wolf Decision
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Congressmen Walt Minnick and Mike Simpson ...More
- July 28, 2010: Minnick Works to Get Another Idaho U.S. District Judge
Washington, D.C.—Idaho’s congressmen are working to add a judge to Idaho’s federal court system, which ...More
- July 27, 2010: Wounded Idaho Veteran Receives Standing Ovation from Congress Members: Minnick to Introduce New GI Bill Expansion
Washington, D.C. – A severely wounded, newlywed Marine from Cottonwood, Idaho, received standing ovations on ...More
- July 15, 2010: Minnick Introduces Elk City Businesswoman to Natural Resources Committee
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick brought an Elk City buisnesswoman’s economic wisdom to ...More
- July 5, 2010: Minnick Works in Rural Idaho: Highligts Efforts such as Expanding Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick will visit business leaders, veterans, farmers, ranchers and ...More
- June 28, 2010: Minnick Hails High Court Gun Decision
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision today on ...More
- June 11, 2010: TRACON Stays in Idaho, Keeping Jobs in Idaho and Travelers Safe
Washington, D.C. – Members of Idaho’s Congressional Delegation and Boise Mayor David Bieter announced that ...More
- June 4, 2010: Minnick Calls on House Leadership for Permanent End to For-Profit Earmarks
Washington, D.C. - Walt Minnick joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter ...More
- June 4, 2010: University of Idaho Wins $600,000: Minnick Commends USAID Grant Award
Meridian, ID – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick joins the University of Idaho in announcing a ...More
- June 1, 2010: National Attention on Minnick Plan for Fiscal Discipline
Washington, DC – Legislation authored by Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick is at the heart of ...More
- May 28, 2010: Minnick Brings National Guard Youth Challenge Program to Idaho
Amendment passes as part of National Defense Authorization billWashington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick ...More
- May 1, 2010: Minnick: Live Coverage of Idaho Farmers at House Ag Committee Today (click this link to access streaming video)
Click here to watch the Nampa hearing.The hearing begins at 1 p.m. Mountain Time and ...More
- April 30, 2010: Minnick: Update on House Agriculture Committee Hearing in Nampa
Washington, D.C. –The House Committee on Agriculture will hear testimony from Idaho farmers and ranchers ...More
- April 28, 2010: Minnick, Nampa to Host House Ag Committee
Idaho farmers, ranchers to give input on 2012 Farm BillWashington, D.C. –The House Committee on ...More
- April 28, 2010: U.S. Marshal Confirmed: Brian Underwood
Washington, D.C. – Pocatello City Councilman Brian Underwood will become the next U.S. Marshal for ...More
- March 21, 2010: Minnick: Responsibility to Start Working Together
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick released the following statement today after voting on ...More
- March 17, 2010: Forest Fee Increase for Seniors Scrapped
Washington, DC – Idaho’s congressional delegation says the decision by the U.S. Forest Service to ...More
- March 11, 2010: Wendy Olson Nominated As Idaho U.S.
Washington, DC – A member of Idaho’s U.S. Attorney’s Office is expected to become the ...More
- March 11, 2010: Walt Minnick: Ban Earmarks Now
Washington, D.C. - Walt Minnick today called on Congressional leaders of both political parties to ...More
- March 4, 2010: Minnick Statement on Passage of Jobs Bill
Washington, D.C.—Today the House passed HR 2847, which invests in surface transportation projects and offers ...More
- February 25, 2010: Minnick Makes Federal Government Pay Back Idahoans
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick promised to fight for Idahoans when he took office, making ...More
- 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. ...More
- February 12, 2010: Idaho Delegation Fights Forest Fee Hike for Seniors, Disabled
Washington, D.C. - Idaho's Congressional Delegation is asking the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service ...More
- February 9, 2010: Nation's Wheat Farmers Honor Walt Minnick
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick is fighting for Idaho agriculture in Congress, and ...More
- February 4, 2010: Idaho Delegation on Charges Against Americans in Haiti
Washington, DC - The Idaho Congressional delegation had this reaction to the news that the ...More
- February 2, 2010: Idaho Delegation Comment on Haiti Arrests
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with Congressmen Mike Simpson ...More
- February 1, 2010: On the President's Budget: Minnick Opposes Deficits, Praises Education and Energy Investment
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick said the nation must tackle budget deficits more ...More
- January 30, 2010: Minnick, Simpson Praise $9 million USDA Potato Purchase
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Walt Minnick and Mike Simpson praised news Friday that ...More
- January 27, 2010: Minnick statement on State of the Union speech
“It was good to hear the president make clear that he hears the anger and ...More
- January 26, 2010: Minnick joins call for steps to reduce spending, balance the budget
Washington, DC – Walt Minnick joined fellow members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition ...More
- January 25, 2010: Minnick: I will not seek earmarks in 2010, beyond
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick has decided to make permanent a pledge he ...More
- January 22, 2010: Minnick statement on Simpson op-ed
Congressman Walt Minnick (D-Idaho) issued the following statement about an op-ed released today by fellow ...More
- January 20, 2010: Delegation applauds Underwood nomination
Pocatello city councilman asked to serve as U.S. MarshalWashington, D.C. – Idaho’s Congressional delegation offered ...More
- January 15, 2010: Minnick nominates Idaho students to service academies
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick offered the following statement about the young men ...More
- January 14, 2010: Delegation seeks assistance for potato growers
Washington, D.C. - Idaho's Congressional Delegation is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ...More
- January 14, 2010: Minnick, Simpson announce $14 million for Idaho
Nampa, ID – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Tom Vilsack will spend an ...More
- December 25, 2009: Minnick statement on sentencing of Chinese dissident
Meridian, ID - Earlier today, Chinese dissident and activist Liu Xiaobo was sentenced by a ...More
- December 21, 2009: Minnick announces bill to help youth, National Guard
Meridian, ID – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick met today with members of the Idaho National ...More
- December 3, 2009: Minnick votes to protect Idaho farm families
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to prevent a ...More
- December 2, 2009: Minnick supports two credit measures for consumers
Washington, D.C. – In these tough times, Idahoans deserve the chance to buy a home ...More
- December 2, 2009: Minnick urges Idahoans to support efforts in Afghanistan
West Point, NY – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement:“I commend the president ...More
- November 30, 2009: Minnick: New accountability measures 'long overdue'
Washington, D.C. – For over 40 years, the only way to review spending by Congressional ...More
- November 21, 2009: Minnick: More accountability for broadband funds
Meridian, ID – One of the largest new spending programs in the federal government is ...More
- November 20, 2009: Minnick statement on stimulus reporting errors
Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement in response to reports that the federal ...More
- November 19, 2009: Minnick wins praise for vote to fix Medicare payments
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick voted to help pass H.R. 3961, the Medicare ...More
- November 18, 2009: Minnick authors major job-training bill
Wins support from diverse coalition of business, labor, educationWashington, D.C. – In these tough times, ...More
- November 17, 2009: Idaho delegation statements on lands lawsuit
State Files Notice of Intent to Sue on Listing of Slickspot PeppergrassWashington, DC – Idaho’s ...More
- November 11, 2009: Minnick shows support for veterans
Meets with vets in Meridian, announces bill for rural vets, votes for new regional facilityMeridian, ...More
- November 7, 2009: Minnick votes against limiting health choices for women
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement regarding his vote against ...More
- November 6, 2009: Minnick statement on House health-care bill
“Over the last several months, I have met with thousands of constituents from all over ...More
- November 5, 2009: Minnick votes to extend jobless benefits, for housing tax credit
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today applauded the passage of a bill to ...More
- October 30, 2009: Minnick takes lead on education resolution
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives will honor educators, staffers and students with ...More
- October 27, 2009: Minnick lauds investment in Idaho's energy infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – Two Idaho utilities will receive millions of dollars to improve energy infrastructure ...More
- October 21, 2009: Minnick, NRA hail win on spring-assisted knives
Washington, D.C. – The issue is resolved, but it means an Idaho Congressman no longer ...More
- October 6, 2009: Minnick: Remove funding for ACORN
Thirty seven Democratic members sign letter to House AppropriatorsWashington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick ...More
- October 1, 2009: Minnick bill passes House with Bipartisan Support
Resolution calls for release of dissident on the anniversary of the Chinese Communist RevolutionWashington, D.C. ...More
- September 29, 2009: U.S. lumber benefits from trade ruling
International trade panel denies Canada’s remedy for Softwood Lumber Agreement ViolationWashington, DC – Idaho’s Congressional ...More
- September 17, 2009: Minnick helps veterans receive college degrees
Amendment passes as part of bill to reform college-lending programsWashington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt ...More
- September 11, 2009: Minnick statement on the anniversary of the attacks on 9/11/01
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement:“In the eight years since ...More
- September 9, 2009: Minnick statement following president's healthcare address
Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement:“Tonight’s address was a positive step forward toward returning ...More
- September 7, 2009: Minnick statement on decision to allow wolf hunt
Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement:"Today's ruling by Judge Molloy was a victory for ...More
- September 4, 2009: Education program wins $2.5 million grant
Special presentation ceremony planned for Saturday, September 12 in WilderMeridian, ID - Students in Canyon ...More
- September 3, 2009: Minnick statement on comments by Rex Rammell
Minnick communications director John Foster released the following statement while Congressman Minnick was traveling:"Walt joins ...More
- August 26, 2009: Minnick statement on death of Senator Kennedy
Congressman Walt Minnick has released the following statement:“Senator Orrin Hatch put it best when he ...More
- August 19, 2009: Minnick congratulates summer interns
Meridian, ID – Students from around Idaho and around the country have spent their summer ...More
- August 18, 2009: Minnick statement on the death of Bruce Sweeney
Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement:“Bruce Sweeney was well-known for his leadership – ...More
- August 14, 2009: Minnick efforts earn praise from U.S. Chamber
Boise - Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick will host two telephone town halls this month ...More
- August 13, 2009: Minnick gets '100 percent' rating for votes against earmarks
Congressman is only Democrat with highest rating from anti-spending groupWashington, D.C. – The Club for ...More
- August 7, 2009: Minnick statement on jump in unemployment
Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement about the jump in Idaho’s unemployment:“The latest ...More
- August 4, 2009: Minnick applauds release of U.S. journalists
Congressman submitted resolution calling for release of Laura Ling, Euna LeeSandpoint, ID – Congressman Walt ...More
- August 2, 2009: Minnick featured on CNN, in Washington Post
“State of the Union with John King,” the Sunday show morning on CNN, featured today ...More
- July 31, 2009: Minnick, Simpson win support for dairy producers
Idaho Congressmen applaud USDA decision to respond to dairy crisisWASHINGTON, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt ...More
- July 29, 2009: Minnick statement on status of health care reform
Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement regarding news that some members of the House ...More
- July 29, 2009: Minnick announces economic 'blitz'
Congressman to spend August work period helping create Idaho jobsWashington, D.C – Over the last ...More
- July 27, 2009: Minnick, Simpson show support for dairy industry
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressmen Walt Minnick and Mike Simpson are urging Agriculture Secretary Tom ...More
- July 24, 2009: Minnick hosts telephone town hall
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick is inviting residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ...More
- July 22, 2009: Minnick says health reforms must be fiscally sound
Washington, D.C. – Idahoans have made their thoughts and feelings very clear: They want a ...More
- July 22, 2009: Minnick applauds step toward fiscal accountability
Washington, D.C. – Families all over Idaho are cutting back on expenses, saving money and ...More
- July 22, 2009: Minnick to host third constituent breakfast
Washington, D.C. - People in the nation's capital on Thursday, July 23 are invited to ...More
- July 20, 2009: Idaho delegation reacts to PFC. Bergdahl's capture
Washington, DC – Members of the Idaho Congressional Delegation issued the following statement today in ...More
- June 30, 2009: Minnick congratulates Congressional arts winner
Washington, D.C. – Emmett High School student James Page joined hundreds of other aspiring young ...More
- June 26, 2009: Minnick: 'This is too important to get wrong'
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick released the following statement regarding today’s planned vote ...More
- June 24, 2009: Minnick pushes State Department on Chinese dissident
Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick is urging U.S. State Department ...More
- June 23, 2009: Idahoans invited to breakfast with their Congressman
Washington, D.C. – People in the nation’s capital on Thursday, June 25 are invited to ...More
- June 17, 2009: Minnick calls for better forest management
Wyoming representative says Minnick should be ‘forest czar’Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick yesterday ...More
- June 13, 2009: Minnick presents war hero with overdue medals
Lewiston, ID – In February 1945, Kenneth Keene was a Navy corpsman who stormed the ...More
- June 11, 2009: Minnick announces $9.75 million to create jobs in rural Idaho
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest millions into four programs to ...More
- June 9, 2009: Minnick at White House, calls for fiscal discipline
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick today joined leaders of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog ...More
- May 18, 2009: Idahoans invited to breakfast with their Congressman
Washington, D.C. – People in the nation’s capital on May 21 are invited to drop ...More
- May 16, 2009: Minnick challenges graduates, calls for dissident's release
Speaks on theme of ‘leadership’ in University of Idaho commencement address Moscow, ID – Idaho ...More
- May 12, 2009: House approves measure to rename Nampa post office
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed on a voice vote a ...More
- May 7, 2009: Minnick supports mortgage accountability bill
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick today voted to reform mortgage ...More
- May 7, 2009: Idaho delegation gets reversal on backcountry mail delivery decision
Washington, DC – Mail delivery will continue for residents of Idaho’s Frank Church River of ...More
- April 22, 2009: Minnick statement on Earth Day
“I was fortunate to have known Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day. Like his ...More
- April 16, 2009: Minnick seeks better process for transmission lines
Parma, ID – In a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Walt Minnick ...More
- April 15, 2009: Minnick touts success of first 100 days
Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today released a report detailing the work done by his office ...More
- April 13, 2009: Idaho delegation to hold remote office hours
Boise – Idaho’s Congressional Delegation will hold remote office hours next week in an outreach ...More
- April 9, 2009: Minnick to speak at university commencement
MOSCOW, Idaho – Students at the University of Idaho’s Moscow graduation this year will hear ...More
- April 6, 2009: Minnick recommends nominee for U.S. Marshal
Washington D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick today announced that he will recommend Pocatello City Councilman ...More
- April 2, 2009: Bipartisan proposal calls for payroll-tax holiday for small businesses
Washington D.C. - A recent study by professors at Stanford and Rutgers estimated that suspending ...More
- March 30, 2009: Auto bailout: Minnick was right
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today praised President Barack Obama for his frank ...More
- March 27, 2009: Minnick announces nominations for USDA positions
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick will recommend two Idahoans to key positions with ...More
- March 26, 2009: Minnick hails passage of amendment to fire bill
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today won unanimous passage of a measure to ...More
- March 26, 2009: Idaho delegation welcomes use of dairy products in nutrition programs
Washington, DC – Idaho’s Congressional Delegation lauded a plan announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture ...More
- March 19, 2009: Minnick calls for better oversight, aggressive action on AIG
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick today co-sponsored a bill requiring the Secretary of the ...More
- March 18, 2009: Administration drops controversial proposal on veteran benefits
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick this week joined fellow members of Congress in ...More
- March 12, 2009: Idaho economic development agency wins federal grant
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick today announced that an Idaho economic development agency will ...More
- March 11, 2009: Minnick votes to preserve Owyhee canyonlands, rangeland
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick issued the following statement after a voting for ...More
- March 6, 2009: Governor, Delegation praise wolf delisting
BOISE – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and all four members of Idaho’s congressional delegation joined ...More
- March 5, 2009: Minnick supports 'Helping Families Save Their Homes' Act
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today voted for a measure designed to help ...More
- March 4, 2009: Special Olympics athlete from Idaho attends Congressional address
Washington, D.C. – Sarah Patterson is in Washington, D.C., this week to share her story ...More
- February 24, 2009: Minnick statement after presidential address
“Like all Idahoans, I join the president in a commitment to work together. These times ...More
- February 24, 2009: Minnick, Simpson, Matheson request hearing for downwinders
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent to the House Judiciary Committee, Congressmen Mike Simpson ...More
- February 23, 2009: New Plymouth farmer to join Minnick at presidential address
Washington, D.C. – Galen Lee last visited our nation’s capital city in 1982 as a ...More
- February 23, 2009: Minnick earns praise from former governor
In today’s Idaho Statesman is a letter to the editor from former Idaho governor Phil ...More
- February 18, 2009: Minnick: Pre-packaged bankruptcy still the only way to save ailing auto industry
Lewiston, ID – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today decried plans by U.S. auto makers to ...More
- February 18, 2009: Minnick praised by NFIB
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Brad Close, Director of Federal Public Policy of the National Federation of Independent ...More
- February 13, 2009: Minnick votes against adding billions to U.S. debt
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick joined his constituents in opposing today a bill ...More
- February 12, 2009: Minnick loses top aide
Meridian, ID – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today announced that his chief of staff has ...More
- February 10, 2009: Idaho delegation introduces transportation bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and James E. Risch and Congressmen Mike Simpson ...More
- February 6, 2009: Idaho delegation seeks help for the dairy industry
Washington, DC – Idaho’s Congressional Delegation has written U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to ...More
- February 3, 2009: Why I voted against the stimulus bill
By Rep. Walt MinnickOur nation is in trouble. Unemployment rates are climbing, people are watching ...More
- February 2, 2009: Delegation call on President to proceed with wolf delisting
Idaho leaders have sent a letter to President Barack Obama today, asking him to allow ...More
- January 31, 2009: Minnick appointed to House Agriculture Subcommittees
Last week Congressman Walt Minnick was appointed to two subcommittees of the House Agriculture Committee. ...More
- January 28, 2009: Minnick votes against stimulus bill
Walt Minnick issued the following statement regarding his vote today on the American Recovery and ...More
- January 28, 2009: Minnick announces committees to assist with federal appointments
Meridian, ID – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today announced the names of those who will ...More
- January 26, 2009: Minnick statement on the death of Harry Magnuson
Idaho First District Congressman Walt Minnick issued the following statement: “I was saddened to learn ...More
- January 24, 2009: Minnick nominates Coeur d'Alene Library for national award
Coeur d'Alene – Congressman Walt Minnick today announced that the Coeur d’Alene Public Library has ...More
- January 21, 2009: Minnick votes against federal bailout funds for auto companies
Washington, D.C.– Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick today fulfilled a promise to his constituents and opposed ...More
- January 19, 2009: Minnick opens offices
Meridian, ID – Idaho’s newest Congressman has opened four offices to assist the people of ...More
- January 16, 2009: Minnick, Risch respond to roadless suit
For immediate releaseJanuary 16, 2009 Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senator Jim Risch and Congressman Walt ...More
- January 15, 2009: Minnick calls for a 'focused, strategic' approach to stimulus
For Immediate ReleaseThursday, January 15, 2009 Washington, D.C. – Walt Minnick issued the following statement on ...More
- January 14, 2009: Idaho's two Congressman vote for children's health
Simpson, Minnick join bipartisan House majority to pass S-CHIP bill January 14, 2009For immediate release Washington, D.C. ...More
- January 14, 2009: Delegation Applauds Decision to Delist Wolves
Washington, D.C. - Today the Idaho Congressional Delegation congratulated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...More