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@SenatorRisch

U.S. Senator for Idaho

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Joined January 2013
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  1. Mar 7

    Made remarks to sharing my concern over devastation wrought by brutal dictator Assad. I supported S.1 which authorizes sanctions against his regime + Russian & Iranian backers, for atrocities against civilians. I urge my House colleagues to swiftly do the same.

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  2. Mar 5

    Enjoyed talking to about NATO & why it is so important. The news of this political-military alliance shocked him since he missed the 70 years after WWII.

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    Mar 4

    Congress passed legislation in 1887 to give northern Idaho back to Washington, and another proposal in the Senate would have given southern Idaho to Nevada. However, President Grover Cleveland pocket-vetoed the bill, thanks Grover!

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    Mar 4

    Happy !

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    Mar 4

    Happy ! On this date in 1863, Pres. Abraham Lincoln signed the Territory of Idaho into existence. Despite what this erroneous map from the NY Herald shows, the territory initially contained all of present-day , Montana, and most of Wyoming.

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    Mar 2

    The White House has announced its intent to nominate former Bear Lake County Sheriff Brent Bunn to serve as United States Marshal for the District of Idaho. Both and have issued statements of support.

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    Feb 28

    Did you hear? Aside from being the sixth largest private employer in last year, 's economic impact was more than $2 billion 🌟 We love our state, our local communities and our employees!

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    Feb 28

    Today, I reintroduced our bipartisan Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act which would reform Hours of Service & Electronic Logging Device regulations & give livestock haulers the safe, permanent & flexible solution to these rules that they need.

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  9. Mar 2

    Beware Beijing, A Hawk is Circling via ⁦⁩

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    Feb 28

    📰 BREAKING NEWS: In 2018, the U.S. economy grew at the highest rate in 13 years.

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  11. Feb 27

    Enjoyed meeting w/ Idahoans in town to discuss global health issues like AIDS, malaria and TB.

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    Feb 27

    . jumps right into 's technology theft from Idaho-based Micron in his SFRC opening remarks: "The Chinese use American innovation to put our people out of work and stack the rules ... in their favor."

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  13. Feb 27

    HAPPENING SOON: At 10:15 a.m. ET, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on the Role of the United States in the World. Watch live here:

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    Feb 27

    Thanks for meeting with Department of Idaho delegation and your support of Veterans

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    Feb 26

    Thank you for taking time to speak to the and your leadership on potato issues!

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    Feb 26

    Met with , , & , , , & today to update them on my discussions with & the Lima Group. Proud to stand with the people of Venezuela on their journey from tyranny to freedom.

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  17. Feb 26

    Just left an in-depth briefing on w/ Pence. He reported the situation on the ground & his conversations w/ President . He reaffirmed there is no change in our policy-we stand w/ Guaido & the Venezuelan people who need our support now more than ever.

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  18. Feb 26

    Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. ET, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on the Role of the United States in the World. Watch live here:

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  19. Feb 26

    Allowing a human to suffer and die on a medical table without intervention is not who we are as Americans. It’s unconscionable that the failed the Senate, but my resolve to defend a baby's right to life is only strengthened.

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    Feb 26

    Partnering with for Service Academy Days throughout Idaho. Our staff & academy representatives will be available to answer questions about the application process for students who are seeking more info or a nomination.

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