“Like many of my constituents, I am deeply concerned that the Administration has, in its first eight months in office, appointed over thirty czars to positions of immense authority on key public policies,” said Simpson. Read more »

"Rep. Wilson has already apologized directly to President Obama and the President has accepted that apology. Speaker Pelosi’s insistence on seeking additional apologies has less to do with Rep. Wilson and more to do with her own attempts to undermine the arguments of those who oppose her health care agenda. I will strongly oppose her resolution attacking Rep. Wilson, believe it is… Read more »

“There can no longer be any doubt that ACORN is a partisan, political organization engaged in specific and willful acts to defraud the United States Government and circumvent the law,” said Simpson. “It is appalling that taxpayer dollars are being funneled through ACORN, and the legislation I am supporting would put an immediate stop to this injustice.” Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement concerning Idaho’s wolf hunt today, after meeting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton.   “The judge’s decision to uphold Idaho’s wolf hunt was welcome news.  In a conversation with Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton this morning, I again expressed my support for the decision to delist the… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H. Res. 721 that calls on the House of Representatives to make completed health reform legislation available to members and the public for one month before it is brought up for a floor vote. The legislation was introduced by Congressman Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee. “We know when Congress rushes legislation,… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement concerning Idaho’s wolf hunt today, after meeting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton. “The judge’s decision to uphold Idaho’s wolf hunt was welcome news.  In a conversation with Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton this morning, I again expressed my support for the decision to delist the… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following response to President Obama’s speech concerning his health care plan. “I agree with President Obama, our healthcare system needs to be reformed. However, the President and the Democratic Leadership have still not fully grasped the crystal clear message the American people sent Washington over August. They don’t want a government-run… Read more »

Yesterday, I spoke to the Boise City Club with my seatmate, Congressman Walt Minnick. It was a Q & A forum and we answered a variety of questions. Several media outlets covered the story and I’ve provided the links below if you would like to learn more. Boise State Radio Idaho Statesman, Dan Popkey  Idaho Statesman, Our View  Boise Weekly  Read more »

When Congressional Democrats bring their healthcare reform legislation to the House floor, I will be voting NO and I want to take a few moments to explain why.  Everyone agrees that our healthcare system needs to be reformed.  Healthcare in America is too expensive and too many Idaho families are worried about losing or have already lost their health coverage.  Businesses, small and large… Read more »

Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick today applauded a decision by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide additional assistance to dairy producers in the wake of terrible economic conditions in the industry. Simpson and Minnick had written to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack earlier in the week asking for this assistance. Read more »