“I congratulate the Board for its commonsense finding,” said Simpson. “Congress has repeatedly shown its support for building a permanent nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain, and this decision is a first step to rejecting DOE’s misguided efforts to waste the billions of dollars and decades of work that have already been invested in the Yucca site.” Read more »

“House caucuses are often bipartisan and are a great mechanism for bringing awareness to important issues,” said Simpson. “The U.S. cattle industry faces many challenges, and Congress needs to be better informed of their issues in order to make better decisions. I’m hopeful this caucus will help address these concerns.” Read more »

Simpson has long promoted biomass not only as a resources that provides clean, renewable energy, but also as a mechanism through which forests can be properly managed and the risk of catastrophic wildfires on public and private lands can be reduced. Biomass energy product also puts to use a byproduct that would otherwise be wasted or burned in the open. Read more »

“Our brave men and women in uniform stand in the gap between us and those who wish to do our country harm, and when they sacrifice their lives in the line of duty, it is our responsibility to ensure their families receive the treatment they deserve,” said Simpson. “The last thing that the families of fallen servicemen and women need is to see their taxes skyrocket.” Read more »

“Supporters of Obamacare often say, ‘You have to purchase car insurance, what is the difference?’ What they are missing is the freedom of choice. Individuals choose to buy and drive vehicles; it is not a requirement of citizenship. By mandating that all Americans purchase health insurance, the government is taking away your freedom to choose. We must repeal this mandate.” Read more »

“My main take-away from this hearing is that Chairman Bernanke, our nation’s top banker, feels that Congress' inability to address the national debt or to pass a budget will have a negative effect on the economy,” said Simpson. He added, “The American people are demanding a plan to address the national debt and pass a responsible budget. Democratic leadership and the Administration must present a plan, or in the very least, allow the Republicans to put theirs forward.” Read more »

“I was pleased to speak directly with the Secretary today and am glad that the FAA has made a decision that looks to the best interests of Idahoans and is based on facts instead of best guesses,” said Congressman Mike Simpson. “With this decision behind us, I am hopeful that we can look forward to ensuring that the Boise Airport can continue to support economic growth in the Treasure Valley.” Read more »

“Over the past year, Idahoans have expressed to me how frustrated they are that Washington is not listening to them. It’s long past time to bring government back to the people,” said Simpson. “America Speaks Out gives them an opportunity to take back the reins from those who believe that government, not the people government represents, knows best, and I’m excited to have the chance to dialog with the Idahoans who participate.” Read more »

“There is no doubt that Greece’s serious debt crisis could have ramifications here at home, but I am deeply concerned about the long-term implications that bailing out other countries have for both the global economy and the U.S. economy,” Simpson said. “Putting other nations at risk because one country overspent and racked up enormous amounts of debt is a dangerous precedent to set.” Read more »

“Giving U.S. potato growers full access to the market in Mexico would have a dramatically positive impact on the Idaho potato industry,” said Simpson. “I am hopeful that President Calderon will recognize that reducing trade barriers would prove beneficial to both of our countries.” Read more »