“States and counties routinely bear the costs associated with incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens once they enter the criminal justice system.” StatesJusticeBearsCostCriminalsAliensCountyJustice SystemCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice System Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“It's still hard for me to talk about the day I visited a shelter for children who were victims of a domestic-violence household. The kinds of abuse they had suffered, and what it had done to them physically and emotionally ?- I don't have words for what I saw. This has to stop.” KindChildrenStillsHardDoneSawsViolenceAbuseVictimHouseholdShelterDomestic Violence Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“Irregular contact with doctors means many men fail to receive any preventive care for potentially life-threatening conditions. In addition, when men do seek care, embarrassment can often prevent them from openly discussing health concerns with their physicians.” MenMeanCareFailingConditionsConcernDoctorsContactHealthcarePhysiciansThreateningEmbarrassmentDiscussingPreventive Care Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“It is not government's job to mandate responsibility on our behalf. We have the intelligence and good sense to make wise consumption choices for ourselves and our children. It is up to us to do what is best for our health and our children's health.” ChildrenGovernmentJobsChoicesResponsibilityWiseOur ChildrenHealthcareConsumptionBehalfGood SenseMandates Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is a very effective way to raise awareness and consumption of two vital food groups that are sometimes ignored, especially by children. The program results in more children consuming more fruits and vegetables, helping their health and Idaho's farmers.” WayChildrenTwoSometimesHelpingResultsGroupsAwarenessProgramRaisesFruitFarmersVegetablesHealthcareConsumptionIgnoredConsumingIdahoFruits And Vegetables Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“Our priority must be to build a path towards balancing the budget, and we cannot tolerate growing deficits.” PathGrowingPrioritiesBudgetsTolerateDeficit Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“While our nation faces many challenges that must be met regarding homeland security and our military readiness, it is imperative that we live within our means and wisely spend taxpayer dollars.” MeanFacesNationsChallengesSecurityMilitaryMetsDollarsImperativesTaxpayersHomelandReadinessHomeland Security Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“President Bush has had an outstanding Secretary of State in Colin Powell and there are not many people who could replace him, making Condoleezza Rice an excellent choice.” PeopleStatesChoicesPresidentExcellentSecretaryPresident BushRiceOutstanding Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“The problem remains that the market is grossly distorted by Canadian unfair trade practices.” ProblemPracticeRemainsTradeUnfairFair Trade Author:Michael Dean Crapo
“We simply must look beyond partisan goals and find common ground as Americans. It is imperative that the Members of Congress recognize that partisanship will not serve the American people.” PeopleLooksGoalCommonMembersCongressImperativesPartisansCommon GroundPartisanship Author:Michael Dean Crapo
