I am keeping this short so please read to the end.
While most Idahoans are extremely concerned about the chaos that illegal immigration is wreaking upon our national and economic security, Senator Larry Craig is working to increase cheap labor for special interest farm groups. Craig, a former rancher, made the following statement regarding the passage of S. 2661:
"I'm very pleased that Idaho's growers are one step closer to being able to hire workers more efficiently, with confidence those workers are here legally. Without that ability, and without those workers, crops will rot in the field and American agriculture will look to outsourcing to foreign countries." (
http://craig.senate.gov , Press Releases)
In contrast, Senator Mike Crapo had this to say about S 2661:
“…in order to maintain the strength of this country, we must uphold our laws. I have been very concerned about the amnesty provisions included in this measure and ultimately could not support the bill, even though there are some good provisions in it.
There has been a lot of talk about the need to secure our borders. It is time that the talk ends, and the work to accomplish this task begins. In order to get control of the illegal immigration situation, illegal entry into our country must be stopped. Getting our borders under control will better enable a workable guest worker program.” (
http://crapo.senate.gov )
While Senator Crapo needs to be thanked for his efforts to protect our national security, Senator Craig voted in favor of legislation that benefits farmers, but is weak on securing our borders. Idahoans want the border secured immediately, without compromise. If Senator Craig cannot support better legislation to protect our borders then it is time for a change in representation in Idaho.
Here is what I am asking you to do. Send me a brief message telling me what city you live in. Then, print off our representative's local contact information and give it to every person that you have talked to that has expressed concern, frustration, or anger towards the Senate's amnesty plans. Tell them how Senator Craig and Senator Crapo have voted. Ask them to call each of our representatives and tell them to secure the border immediately with no amnesty or we will vote them out of office. Ask them to pass the contact information to people they have talked to.
I will call Senator Mike Crapo and thank him for his "Nay" vote on S. 2611. I will also call Senator Larry Craig and tell him that unless he takes a stronger stand against illegal immigration, we will be starting a statewide campaign to inform Idahoans of his stance on immigration. I will also call Congressman Butch Otter, and Congressman Mike Simpson and tell them that we expect them to support securing the border immediately and to vote against any form of amnesty to illegal aliens.
Here are three reasons to get involved:
1) People are angry, just ask somebody who you think may not have an opinion and you will probably be surprised.
2) It is simple. You are only asking somebody to make a call about something they are already angry about.
3) Each individual will be part of a larger, concerted effort to secure the border.
If we could get 50 Idaho members to get 10 people to call, that would be 500 calls. If they get 10 people to call that would be 5000 calls. I know a lot more than 10 people who are angry with S. 2611, you probably do too.
If you are angry about giving amnesty to illegal aliens and the Senate's weak proposal to secure the border, then let's do something about it.
I need your support so please respond soon.
Thank you.
Senator Crapo's Regional Offices
Washington D.C.
239 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington D.C., 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6142
Fax: (202) 228-1375
Idaho Falls
490 Memorial Drive Suite 102
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 522-9779
Fax: (208) 529-8367
Boise
251 East Front Street Suite 205
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 334-1776
Fax: (208) 334-9044
Lewiston
313 'D' Street Suite 105
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 743-1492
Fax: (208) 743-6484
Caldwell
524 East Cleveland Blvd. Suite 220
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 455-0360M
Fax: (208) 455-0358
Pocatello
275 South 5th Avenue Suite 225
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-6775
Fax: (208) 236-6935
Coeur d' Alene
610 Hubbard Street Suite 209
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 664-5490
Fax: (208) 664-0889
Twin Falls
202 Falls Avenue Suite 2
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 734-2515
Fax: (208) 733-0414
US Senator Larry Craig
Washington, DC
US Senator Larry Craig
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-1203
tel: 202-224-2752
fax: 202-228-1067
Boise
US Senator Larry Craig
225 North 9th Street, Suite 530
Boise, Idaho 83702
tel: 208-342-7985
fax: 208-343-2458
Coeur d'Alene
US Senator Larry Craig
Harbor Plaza
610 Hubbard, Suite 121
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
tel: 208-667-6130
fax: 208-765-1743
Idaho Falls
490 Memorial Drive, Suite 101
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
tel: 208-523-5541
fax: 208-522-0135
Pocatello
275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 290
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
tel: 208-236-6817
fax: 208-236-6820
Twin Falls
560 Filer Avenue, Suite A
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
tel: 208-734-6780
fax: 208-734-3905
Lewiston
846 Main Street
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
tel: 208-743-0792
fax: 208-746-7275
US Congressman Butch Otter
Washington
Office: 1711 Longworth,
Washington, DC 20515
Phone Number: 202-225-6611
Fax Number: 202-225-3029
Office Hours: 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri.
Boise
Office: 802 W Bannock, Ste 101, Boise, ID 83702
Phone Number: 208-336-9831
Fax Number: 208-336-9891
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri.
Caldwell
Office: 704 Blaine, Ste 1, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone Number: 208-454-5602
Fax Number: 208-454/5618
Office Hours: 10am-2pm, Mon - Fri.
Lewiston
Office: 111 Main, Ste 170, Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone Number: 208-298-0030
Fax Number: 208-298-0032
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon. -Fri.
US Congressman Mike Simpson
Washington, DC, Office
1339 Longworth
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5531
Fax: 202-225-8216
Boise Office
802 W. Bannock, Suite 600
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: 208-334-1953
Fax: 208-334-9533
Idaho Falls Office
490 Memorial Drive, Suite 103
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: 208-523-6701
Fax: 208-523-2384
Twin Falls Office
1201 Falls Ave. E. Suite 25
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-734-7219
Fax: 208-734-7244
Pocatello Office
801 E. Sherman, Suite 194
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-478-4160
Fax: 208-478-4162
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Phone Numbers
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
Senator Bill Frist, Senate Majority Leader
Washington, D.C.:
Office of Senator Bill Frist
509 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-3344
202-228-1264 (fax)
Nashville:
Office of Senator Bill Frist
28 White Bridge Road
Suite 211
Nashville, TN 37205
615-352-9411
615-352-9985 (fax)
House Majority Leader John Boehner
Majority Leader Office
H-107 The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
p. (202)225-4000
f. (202)225-5117
