U.S. Senator Mike Crapo is making his way around the state of Idaho during the Senate’s August recess to talk to residents and gather input and find out what is on their minds.

The Idaho Falls Republican was in Lewiston on Wednesday and says that, not surprisingly, high gasoline prices and energy policy are at the forefront of the discussions.

US Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) comments

Crapo and other Republicans have been pushing for off-shore drilling, exploration in ANWR, and other methods of domestic oil production. However, no bills have been brought to the floor that would bring about a national discussion on the best way to approach the nation’s energy crisis. Crapo says the difficulty of passing any significant legislation this session is exacerbated by the 2008 election year.

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The Senator says Idahoans are also concerned about Endangered Species Act reform and the protection status of wolves in the state.