World & Nation
Dirk Kempthorne has urged changes to the Endangered Species Act, more state control of resources. He’s criticized by environmentalists.
March 17, 2006
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho is well-liked as a down-to-earth guy. But some doubt his ability to get the job done, citing a list of unfinished plans.
March 19, 2006
Senate panel focuses on Dirk Kempthorne’s views on shepherding natural resources.
May 5, 2006
Politics
Starting his campaign in the hometown of the man shaping up to be his Democratic rival, Republican Gov.
March 24, 2002
Idaho Republican Sen.
Oct. 16, 1997
The chairwoman of the Senate Environment Committee on Wednesday criticized Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for failing to appear before her panel to explain why the Bush administration had delayed a decision on whether to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species Act.
April 3, 2008
Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne acknowledged that White House-brokered water negotiations among Alabama, Florida and Georgia have failed.
March 2, 2008
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee sent Idaho Gov.
May 11, 2006
SAY THIS MUCH FOR President Bush’s pick for Interior secretary, Dirk Kempthorne: He’s a better choice than Rep.