Press Releases

Jim's statement on economic development and wilderness
posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The name of the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act, approved by the House Resource Committee today, is deceptive. It will do nothing to provide rural communities with meaningful, long-term economic support. read more...

Hansen tops opponent in number of Idaho contributors
posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006
Congressional candidate Jim Hansen is far ahead of his opponent in the number of Idahoans contributing to his grassroots campaign for Idaho’s 2nd District Congress seat. The total of individual contributors in the 2005-2006 election cycle is nearly seven times the number contributing to Hansen's opponent, a four-term incumbent. read more...

Confusing drug reform for seniors endangers future of Medicare
posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006
Congress and pharmaceutical companies made a prescription drug deal that is harmful and expensive for seniors and taxpayers, and we are paying for that deal this summer, said Jim Hansen, a Congressional candidate in Idaho's 2nd District. read more...

Cooper withdraws, endorses Jim Hansen for Congress
posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006
In a surprise move, Democratic Congressional District 2 candidate Craig Cooper announced he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing his opponent, Jim Hansen.     "There is one person here tonight who has proven experience uniting Idaho's families. That man is Jim Hansen, and I am formally announcing my support for Jim for Congress," Cooper said. read more...

Jim Hansen Shares His Commitment for Reform
posted on Friday, March 17, 2006
Steve Bensen, reporter with the Idaho Mountain Express Staff Writer, interviewed Jim on his recent campaign swing through the Wood River Valley. His article appears in the March 17, 2006 issue and shares Jim's faith, his commitment to public service, his family and his passion for taking on big issues such as the corrupting influence of money in politics. read more...

Jim Hansen, Idaho Native and Former State Legislator, Files for Second Congressional District Seat
posted on Friday, March 17, 2006
Boise -- With petitions signed by more than 500 registered voters, Jim Hansen filed today to run for the state’s Second Congressional District seat. Hansen, a former three term state representative, decided to return to public service because “Idahoans are demanding a change.” Hansen, an Idaho native says, “ People are frustrated with special interests and want to hold Congress accountable.” read more...

Jim Hansen and Craig Cooper issue a joint press release
posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Jim Hansen and Craig Cooper, the other candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the May Primary, issued a joint press release expressing concerns raised during President Bush's State of the Union Address. Jim's focus was on how Congress has retreated from its constitutional responsiblity to operate as an independent branch of government. read more...