- Idaho Republican votes against using federal funds for early education, says it makes it 'easier for mothers to come out of the home' — Rep. Shepherd thinks this chance to help kids get ready for kindergarten would do damage to the family unit. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/idaho-republican-votes-against-education-funds-convenient-for-mothers-to-come-out-of-the-home/277-645ae7a7-601e-4557-9d7c-f8df5c22949c 3 comments politics