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Should Voting In America Be Required?
Should Voting In America Be Required?
Should Voting In America Be Required?
Compulsory voting is required in about 25% of the "democracies" of the world.  Should America require voting in this "Constitutional Republic?" Idaho Senator Jim Risch at 8:05. Randy Stapilus looks at Idaho politics on Idaho Political Update at 8:40 ... Read More ...
The Day Before Elections…Should Voting Be Compulsory?
The Day Before Elections…Should Voting Be Compulsory?
The Day Before Elections…Should Voting Be Compulsory?
About 25% of the worlds democracies require the citizenship to vote and penalties are in place for those who don't.  Is it time to look at such a system in the U.S.? Idaho Senator Jim Risch will join us at 8 o'clock this morning. Randy Stapilus will have the Idaho Political Update at 8:40 ... Read More ...
Rammell’s Case at Supreme Court
Rammell’s Case at Supreme Court
Rammell’s Case at Supreme Court
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legal dispute over then-Gov. Jim Risch's 2006 order for state wildlife agents to shoot Idaho elk rancher Rex Rammell's escaped animals has now reached the highest state court. Supreme Court justices Wednesday heard arguments from Rammell's lawyer contending Idaho law doesn't permit domestic elk to be shot without a good reason...
Idaho Congressional Delegation React to Supreme Court
Idaho Congressional Delegation React to Supreme Court
Idaho Congressional Delegation React to Supreme Court
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the federal health care overhaul has done nothing to soothe the frustration felt by Idaho's Congressional delegation over the law. The court on Thursday upheld the individual mandate portion of the new law and other components...
President Obama’s Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Has Some Idahoans Upset
President Obama’s Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Has Some Idahoans Upset
President Obama’s Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Has Some Idahoans Upset
President Obama announced on Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage and it caused a lot of debate around the country on both sides of the issue.  The president said he "personally" supports same-sex marriage. He did not mention any legislation on the issue. Obama had been in favor of civil unions but said his position was "evolving."
Idaho’s Congressional Delegation Reacts To Obama’s “Jobs” Speech
Idaho’s Congressional Delegation Reacts To Obama’s “Jobs” Speech
Idaho’s Congressional Delegation Reacts To Obama’s “Jobs” Speech
Members of Idaho's congressional delegation are reacting to the president's job creation speech last night. The 455 billion dollar package is made up of tax cuts and spending plans. It includes funding for teachers and firefighters - and tax cuts to small businesses to encourage employment. The president told a joint session of Congress that politicians needed to act quickly to pass the package. R
Crapo; Risch Vote No On Keeping Government OpenIdaho’s Republican senators were among nine who voted against a stopgap budget measure that keeps the government running for the next two weeks.
Crapo; Risch Vote No On Keeping Government OpenIdaho’s Republican senators were among nine who voted against a stopgap budget measure that keeps the government running for the next two weeks.
Crapo; Risch Vote No On Keeping Government OpenIdaho’s Republican senators were among nine who voted against a stopgap budget measure that keeps the government running for the next two weeks.
Idaho's Republican senators were among nine who voted against a stopgap budget measure that keeps the government running for the next two weeks.The budget measure, which passed the House Tuesday afternoon, will keep the federal government running until the House and Senate can resolve their differences on a spending plan for the rest of the fiscal year...