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Press Releases

  • Simpson Urges Quick Action on Estate Tax
    Dec 1, 2010  - Congressman Simpson today urged congressional leadership to act promptly to prevent a dramatic increase in the estate tax.  Without congressional action, the estate tax, which has been phased out over the past nine years, will come back in full force on January 1, 2011.  As a result, families who ho... More
  • Simpson Urges Forest Service to Support Recreation
    Nov 19, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is advocating for the U.S. Forest Service to implement policies that recognize the value of public access and recreation on national forests.  The Forest Service is currently developing a formal draft National Forest System land management planning rule.  Today Simpson... More
  • Simpson Introduces Resolution Criticizing NRC Chairman’s Decision on Yucca Mt
    Nov 18, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced a House Resolution today condemning the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for his unilateral decision to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review. He was joined by twelve other Republican members, many of whom sit ... More
  • Simpson, Hastings, Ryan urge OMB to Review NRC Action to Shut Down Yucca Mountain Application
    Nov 16, 2010  - United States Congressmen Mike Simpson, Doc Hastings, and Paul Ryan sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Jeffrey Zients requesting a review of the decision taken by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko to shut down the review of the Department of En... More
  • Simpson Cosponsors the American Recovery and Reinvestment Rescission Act
    Nov 16, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today cosponsored H.R. 6403, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Rescission Act. H.R. 6403 will rescind all remaining unobligated stimulus dollars left from the $282 billion in discretionary spending that was originally appropriated in the stimulus bill.  “During ... More
  • Simpson Criticizes NRC Chairman’s Decision on Yucca Mt
    Oct 21, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson sent a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) expressing his concern over their decision to shut down the Yucca Mountain license application. Along with the other Republican members of the House Energy and Water Subcommittee on Appropriations, which has juri... More
  • Simpson Seeks Idaho Input on Wolf Management
    Oct 5, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is seeking input from Idahoans on a long-term solution for the management of wolves in Idaho.  Simpson has posted draft legislation on his website that would remove the Rocky Mountain Wolf from the endangered species list in Idaho and Montana, returning management auth... More
  • Simpson Urges Vote on Extending Tax Cuts
    Sep 27, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 144 Members of Congress in sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting an up-or-down vote on extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts before the November election.  If Congress fails to act on extending these tax credits before the end of the year, Ame... More
  • SIMPSON ENDORSES “A PLEDGE TO AMERICA”
    Sep 23, 2010  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson enthusiastically endorses the House Republicans ‘Pledge to America.’ This new governing agenda addresses their top priorities – including creating jobs, cutting spending, and changing the way Congress works. “Our nation is at a historical crossroad.  Americans have be... More
  • Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Firearms on Public Land
    Sep 20, 2010  - Congressman Mike Simpson has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 5523, the Firearms Freedom on Federal Lands Act, introduced by Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT).  The bill extends second amendment rights to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, ensuring the permanency of hunting ... More
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