Raúl R. LabradorVerified account

@Raul_Labrador

Proudly serving Idaho's beautiful 1st Congressional District.

Eagle, Idaho
labrador.house.gov
Joined February 2011
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  1. May 7

    's Teacher of the Year, Becky Mitchell, is making a big difference in the lives of her students. Becky, who teaches at Vision Charter in , recently met w/ my staff 2 discuss education issues. To hear her story, check out my new e-newsletter:

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  2. May 7

    Congrats to 2 outstanding young Idahoans: Ivy Harness, 12, of and Anne Nygard, 17, of . They were recently honored 4 their volunteer service during the 23rd Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. More:

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  3. May 4

    ICYMI: Leighton Vander Esch, a star from , was selected by the in the 1st round of the draft. Congrats ! @KTVBstory here:

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  4. May 1

    Entries submitted in 2018 Congressional Art Competition. I need your help to pick the District Choice Award. Voting on Facebook, thru May 7. Take a look and cast your "like":

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  5. Apr 27

    I'm humbled & honored to receive 's Award for Conservative Excellence. I was one of only 12 House Members to receive a 100% score in their 2017 ratings. ACU is one of several groups that have recognized my work recently. More:

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  6. Apr 20

    As a Member of Congress, sometimes the biggest impact you can have is on a personal level. More about the success of the TRIO Upward Bound program in in this week's Labrador Letter.

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  7. Apr 19

    Fees waived Saturday at ’s 10 sites for National Park Week. Take your family to Yellowstone or Craters of the Moon; or check out 8 other Idaho sites, such as Nez Perce National Historical Park in North Central Idaho.

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  8. Apr 18

    Thanks 2 Jeff Holiway (left) and Steve Kopp (right) for presenting me with the 2018 International Foodservice Distributors Association () Thomas Jefferson Award. The award goes to Members of Congress who support policies that create jobs & expand opportunity.

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  9. Apr 18

    Today, I joined a letter to House leadership opposing the proposed lifting of the ban. Earmarks were banned in 2011 because they fuel spending & corruption. It’s embarrassing that House leadership is considering bringing them back. I will do everything I can to stop it.

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  10. Apr 18

    Great news from : After 11 years, final segments of Gateway West transmission line get formal approval. Route reflects a solution crafted in and clears the way for an important regional energy project. More:

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  11. Apr 17

    It was a pleasure meeting Jackie Flowers, general manager of . We discussed , , & ESA. Last week, I voted for H.R. 3144, a bill that protects Snake River hydropower & shipping. Affordable, reliable energy is critical 4 . .

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  12. Apr 17

    Check out my new op-ed with the delegation about tax reform. Today is the last day that taxes will be paid under the old federal tax system. Next year, rate reductions in the law will allow you to keep more of your $. More:

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  13. Apr 13

    Deadline for a week away. Winner flies to DC, artwork hangs in Capitol. high school artists, call my Meridian office at 888-3188 or visit webpage: . Below is 2017 winner, by Connor McMurray of CDA High

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  14. Apr 12

    Today, I voted for the balanced budget amendment because government spending & borrowing is out of control. While the failed to pass, I will keep advocating for it. Just as importantly, I will keep taking the hard votes to cut spending & borrowing:

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  15. Apr 12

    Today, I met Roger Christopher, Regional President of the Fleet Reserve Association in . FRA represents America’s veterans on Capitol Hill & in local communities. Thanks for coming by my office, Roger. Our doors are always open!

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  16. Apr 12

    It was great meeting w/ members of the Association today. They were grateful for the work our office has done, including our constituent services and my bill, the Grazing Improvement Act, which became law in 2014.

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  17. Apr 11

    Today, I met Ambassadors who are in DC to attend the 4-H National Convention and make presentations to different government agencies. 4-H is one of America’s best youth organizations, and I’m always inspired by the passion of Idaho’s future leaders.

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  18. Apr 11

    Today I voted in to restore multiple-use management of Columbia and Snake rivers, bring relief to electricity ratepayers, maintain navigation & prohibit potential court-ordered destruction of 4 dams crucial to ’s economy. More:

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  19. Apr 10

    In my new e-newsletter, I respond to former Justice Stevens' op-ed, "Repeal the Second Amendment." It's appalling that someone who served on our highest court for 35 years could be so hopelessly wrong about one of our most important constitutional rights:

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  20. Apr 5

    I applaud ’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the southern border. With 1,000+ people a day crossing our borders illegally, this is a smart and effective step to restoring America’s sovereignty. We still need a border wall, & it's time for Congress to act.

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