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Eye On Boise archive for Aug. 22, 2017

TUESDAY, AUG. 22, 2017


Idaho protesters gather to speak out against House Speaker Paul Ryan hosting a fundraiser in Boise, Idaho on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Idaho's top Republicans were expected to attend the event.  (AP / Kimberlee Kruesi)

House Speaker Paul Ryan visits Idaho to fundraise for GOP 14 

House Speaker Paul Ryan has made his first official visit to Idaho as sitting speaker to host a GOP joint fundraiser. Ryan's brief appearance in downtown Boise on Tuesday included a $10,000-per-person VIP roundtable discussion, a $5,000-per-person photo opportunity and a $2,500-per-person or $1,000-per-person luncheon...

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E. Idaho lawmaker boasts of donations after conspiracy post 

An Idaho lawmaker says his political supporters have found a way to take advantage of the wide-ranging criticism he's received for sharing a conspiracy theory suggesting the recent tragedy in Charlottesville might have been organized to undermine President Donald Trump. Rep. Bryan Zollinger, R-Idaho Falls, said Monday at least five donors...

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