Mike Simpson
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Mike Simpson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including agriculture, energy, and public lands during his tenure in Congress. Simpson has been involved in significant legislative efforts, particularly in areas impacting Idaho's economy and natural resources.
But when is say blow it up, you missed the key point there. I said theoretically blow it up.
Our primary Federal investment ought to be in financial and technical assistance to citizens, landowners, small businesses, communities, States, tribes, and other nations.
Enforcement activities primarily occur in EPA's 10 regions which possess considerable autonomy, causing significant variations in enforcement activities from region to region.
I would also humbly and respectfully encourage you to embrace collaboration as the agency moves forward.
Today's oversight hearing of the U.S. Forest Service marks our first opportunity to work together on the many issues and challenges before the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee.
I sit on the Energy and Water Subcommittee, and we have looked at a lot of the contracts that have been done with the Department of Energy.
I would just note that there has been a question of contract management under every administration, not just the previous administration.





