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12-02-2010 Crapo, Coburn Announce Support for Debt Commission Plan

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-Oklahoma) released the following statement today announcing their...(More)

12-01-2010 Crapo: Fiscal Commission Right to Focus on Tax Reform, Spending Freezes

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo had the last word as the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform wrapped up its series...(More)

11-23-2010 Delegation: EPA Plan Ignores Science, Citizens

Washington, D.C. – Members of Idaho’s Congressional Delegation charge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ignoring local concerns...(More)

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08/03/2010-Senator Mike Crapo's Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan, 03 Aug 2010

08/03/2010-Senator Mike Crapo's Weekly Teleconference on issues before the U.S., 03 Aug 2010

07/27/2010-Senator Mike Crapo's Weekly Teleconference on issues before the U.S., 27 Jul 2010

07/20/2010-Senator Mike Crapo Radio Interview with Stewart Doan of Agri-Pulse, 19 Jul 2010

07/20/2010-Senator Mike Crapo's Weekly Teleconference on issues before the U.S., 20 Jul 2010

News Release

Press Release of Senator Crapo

Crapo: Border Fence Important First Step

Senate approves border security legislation

Contact: Susan Wheeler
Monday, October 2, 2006

Washington, DC – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted to approve legislation establishing a plan for more fences and other increased security measures along U.S. borders. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 80 to 19.

The Secure Fence Act of 2006 (H.R. 6061) would authorize approximately 700 miles of fencing at certain locations along the U.S. border with Mexico. The legislation would also require the upgrade of physical infrastructure to prevent illegal entries and create more checkpoints, and vehicle barriers.

“The starting point for sound immigration policy is securing our nation’s borders,” said Crapo. “Comprehensive immigration reform still needs to be obtained, and securing our nation’s borders is an important first step toward getting illegal immigration under control and enabling a workable guest worker program.”

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6061 on September 14, 2006 by a vote of 283-138 and 1 present. The legislation will now be sent to the President for his signature.

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