Idaho Delegation Discloses Finances

Financial disclosure forms made public Wednesday show that Idaho’s congressional delegation has a wide range of investments in land, real estate and stocks.  The forms, released annually, are meant to allow the public a glimpse at the investments, personal wealth and potential conflicts of interest of those who represent them in Congress.  They are not required to report their $174,000 congressional salary.  Read more here .  (Photo/Idaho Statesman)

• Rep. Raul Labrador (R) claims $82,900 salary; investments estimated between $19,000 and $112, 000; still carries student loan debt; and has two lines of credit.
• Rep. Mike Simpson (R), along with his wife, hold mutual funds and retirement accounts estimated between $575,00 - 1.27 million.  He also has property investments that are worth on the hgh end 3.1 million.
• Sen. Mike Crapo (R) reported Idaho state retirement accounts estimated between $5,000 - $15,000; an account with Wells Fargo between $15,000 and $50,000; and he holds stock in companies like Apple, Caterpillar, Ford, Intuit and Oracle.  Sen. Crapo owes money on a second home mortgage in Washington, D.C., and he holds money in the Senate Credit Union in the range of $100,000 to $250,000.
• Sen. Jim Risch asked for an extension no later than Aug. 15th to file his disclosure form.

Any surprises or concerns?