Risch, Crapo Back Rural School $$$

Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch both joined the majority in a 92-8 vote in the Senate last night to pass H.R. 2, legislation to permanently take care of the “doc fix” Congress has annually been passing on Medicare reimbursement rates, and also provide a two-year extension to the Secure Rural Schools program, which provides millions in payments to rural, timber-dependent Idaho counties for roads and schools. It’s the same bill that earlier overwhelmingly passed the House , but kicked off an open war of words between Idaho 2 ^nd District Rep. Mike Simpson, who proudly supported the bill and joined the majority, and Idaho 1 ^st District Rep. Raul Labrador, who voted “no” and blasted Simpson not only for supporting the bill, but also for everything from his integrity to his personal habits/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Hmm. Even U.S. Sen. Risch, who is considered the most conservative senator, voted for the bill that provides important federal dollars for rural schools in Idaho, among other places. What does that say re: Congressman Raul Labrador’s vote against the funding?