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Senators urge Europe align with US sanctions against Iran after missile transfer

By Boise City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) have called on European leaders to enhance their efforts against Iran, urging alignment with U.S. sanctions following Iran's transfer of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

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Senators condemn Palestinian resolution targeting Israel at UN

By Boise City Wire | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and several colleagues, issued a joint statement ahead of the United Nations General Assembly condemning a resolution submitted by the Palestinian Mission to the UN. The resolution targets Israel and its control over its historic homeland.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Boise City Wire | Sep 15, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Sep 14, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Risch criticizes upcoming UN vote on anti-Israel resolution

By Boise City Wire | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement today regarding the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) upcoming vote on a resolution proposed by the Palestinian Authority (PA). The resolution has been characterized by Risch as biased and anti-Israel.

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Senator Risch addresses global rise in anti-NGO legislation

By Boise City Wire | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing on anti-NGO laws and other tools of democratic repression. The hearing featured testimonies from Douglas Rutzen, president and CEO of the International Center for Not-For-Profit Law; Yaqui Wang, research director at Freedom House; and Eka Gigauri, executive director at Transparency International Georgia.

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Senator Risch addresses nominee confirmations at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing

By Boise City Wire | Sep 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nominations hearing on September 11, 2024. The hearing featured nominees including Julie Smith for under secretary of State for political affairs, Stephanie L. Hallett for ambassador to Bahrain, Douglas D. Jones for ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Michael G. Heath for ambassador to Malawi, and Mary E. Daschbach for ambassador to Togo.

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Lawmakers urge China to release Dr. Gulshan Abbas

By Boise City Wire | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) as well as U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) in releasing a statement ahead of the six-year anniversary of Dr. Gulshan Abbas’ imprisonment.

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Senator Risch meets journalist Evan Gershkovich after release from Russian detention

By Boise City Wire | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met today with American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Boise City Wire | Sep 8, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Sep 7, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Sep 2, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Boise City Wire | Sep 1, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Senators express concern over Honduras' plan to end U.S. extradition treaty

By Boise City Wire | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have expressed concern over the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extradition treaty with the United States.

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Senators express concerns over proposed judicial reforms in Mexico

By Boise City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), have expressed concerns regarding proposed judicial reforms in Mexico. The senators, who hold significant positions on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued a statement addressing the potential impact of these reforms.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Boise City Wire | Aug 25, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bipartisan group introduces VALOR Act aiming at promoting democracy in Venezuela

By Boise City Wire | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), alongside U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), have announced their intent to introduce the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act) when Congress reconvenes in September. This legislation aims to establish U.S. policy supporting a transition to democratic order in Venezuela. The Senate bill will also be cosponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Bill...

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Risch criticizes Biden-Harris approach in new report on US-China relations

By Boise City Wire | Aug 21, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently released a report entitled "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: A Review of U.S.-Europe Cooperation on China," which critiques the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of challenges posed by China. This document follows a similar report issued by Risch in 2020.

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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's stance on Israel

By Boise City Wire | Aug 20, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today criticized the Biden-Harris Administration and congressional Democrats for what he perceives as a lack of support for Israel.