WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo issued the following news release:
Idaho's U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, submitted a collection of historic items for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, the selected items reflect the unique ingenuity, productivity and pioneering spirit that shape the Gem State and continue to influence the future of the nation.
"Idaho is honored to contribute items that tell the story of our state's rich past and forward-looking leadership," said Senator Crapo. "Together, these symbols represent the enduring efforts of Idahoans to lead our nation into the next 250 years through triba...