idaho

Issues

Health Care

We must commit ourselves to provide quality affordable health care to all families in Idaho. There are two main parts to this important job: fixing the health insurance system, and increasing the quality and availability of health care itself. There are some very practical ways to tackle these problems, and Larry LaRocco is determined to push ahead on both fronts. (Read more)

Immigration

Clearly the current Administration’s policy on immigration has led to broken borders with millions of undocumented aliens in our country illegally. Congress shares the blame in its “do nothing” approach to immigration reform. (Read more)

The War in Iraq

It’s time for Congress to chart a new bipartisan direction for the war in Iraq. The Bush Administration has made tragic blunders in Iraq. We must now demand that the Congress assert its Constitutional role and check the delusional policy of escalation adopted by President Bush. … We must chart a new way forward in Iraq that will provide a withdrawal timetable while protecting our strategic interests abroad and strengthening our security at home. (Read more)

Toward Energy Innovation and Independence

America must change its energy habits. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to curb greenhouse gas emissions and decrease our dangerous dependence on foreign oil. Idaho is in a great position to capitalize on research and production of energy from alternative sources. A smart energy policy for the future will improve national security and bring substantial economic benefits now. The research and implementation of alternative energy technologies will inject money and jobs into the economies of both Idaho and the nation. (Read more)

Accountability and Integrity

It’s time to take our country in a new direction. Too many Idahoans today have no voice in Washington, and nobody is looking out for their interests. I will give you a voice. I will champion your interests. We need a government in Washington that is accountable, and a Congress that provides the checks and balances our Constitution requires. We need to unlock the partisan gridlock in Washington and work across party lines for all Idahoans. (Read more)