BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from US Congress district SD-ID
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US Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
James E. "Jim" Risch was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and 2014. Before his service in the U.S. Senate, Risch was the governor of Idaho, lieutenant governor of Idaho, and a member of the Idaho State Senate. Risch studied at the University of Idaho where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. Prior to entering public service, Risch operated his own law practice. He also has experience in agriculture and land development. Risch has served on several Senate committees including Foreign Relations; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Environment and Public Works; and Energy and Natural Resources. He has focused much of his legislative work on responsible government spending, energy policy, and improving the economy and job growth.read less
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US Senate from US Congress
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