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Risch, Rubio, Hassan, Colleagues to Biden: Strengthen Enforcement of Iran Sanctions

By Boise City Wire | Feb 1, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Marco Rubio, Maggie Hassan, and a bipartisan group of colleagues have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to enforce current law and take action against Iran's illicit oil trade through sanctions. The senators also expressed support for proposed legislation pending in the U.S. Senate.The letter comes in response to the more than 140 attacks against U.S. troops since the start of Hamas's assault against Israel on October 7, 2024. The senators emphasized that strengthening sanctions on Iranian oil is crucial, especially in light of the...

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Risch Condemns Deadly Attack on U.S. Troops in Jordan

By Boise City Wire | Jan 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his deep sorrow and condolences for the loss of three U.S. service members and the injuries sustained by dozens more in an Iran-backed drone attack in Jordan over the weekend.In a statement, Senator Risch said, "I am devastated to hear three U.S. service members were killed and dozens were wounded in an Iran-backed drone attack in Jordan over the weekend. Vicki and I are praying for their families and communities during this difficult time."Senator Risch then criticized...

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Risch, McCaul, Salazar: Biden Must Reinstate Sanctions on Murderous Maduro Regime

By Boise City Wire | Jan 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), and U.S. Representative Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) have called on the Biden Administration to reinstate sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The politicians released a statement expressing their concern over the regime's failure to uphold its commitments to the Biden Administration.In their statement, the lawmakers condemned the disqualification of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and the ongoing arrests of Venezuelan opposition members. They highlighted that these...

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Boise City Wire | Jan 28, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Jan 27, 2024

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

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2021: Ada County residents have median age of 38

By Boise City Wire | Jan 26, 2024

Ada County residents have a median age of 38-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Risch on Turkey’s Ratification of Sweden’s Accession to NATO

By Boise City Wire | Jan 26, 2024

BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his satisfaction with Turkey's ratification of Sweden's accession to NATO. However, he also raised concerns about the delay in this process, questioning Turkey's commitment to the alliance.In a statement, Senator Risch stated, "After months of inaction, I am glad Turkey finally acted to bring Sweden into NATO. It’s unfortunate Sweden had to wait so long for this outcome. This long delay calls into question Turkey’s commitment to the alliance. I hope Turkey...

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Risch Calls for Immediate Cease of Funding to UNRWA

By Boise City Wire | Jan 26, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for an immediate halt to funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This comes in response to reports that UNRWA staff were allegedly complicit in the kidnapping of Israelis on October 7.Senator Risch expressed his outrage, stating, "It is unconscionable that UNRWA staff allegedly participated in the attacks and kidnapped Israelis on October 7. For years, I have warned the Biden Administration...

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Risch, Grassley, Rubio Call on DOJ to Relinquish Investigative File on Maduro Crony Alex Saab

By Boise City Wire | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have written a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the investigative file on Alex Saab. Saab, an alleged money launderer and close ally of Venezuelan narco-terrorist Nicolás Maduro, was recently pardoned by the Biden Administration in a prisoner swap with Venezuela. The senators are requesting transparency and want to know the extent of Saab's crimes.In their letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the senators stated, "U.S....

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Risch, Whitehouse Applaud Committee Passage of REPO Act

By Boise City Wire | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act, a bipartisan legislation that aims to provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and other sovereign assets of Russia.The bill, introduced by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), has garnered support from a wide range of senators from both parties. Risch expressed his satisfaction with the committee's passage of the bill, stating, "Today's...

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Boise City Wire | Jan 20, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Risch, Cardin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Host American and Israeli Families of Hostages Abducted by Hamas

By Boise City Wire | Jan 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), along with a bipartisan group of senators, hosted American and Israeli families of hostages abducted by Hamas terrorists. The press conference focused on the urgent need for continued U.S. efforts to bring home their loved ones who have been in captivity for over 100 days since the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.Ranking Member Risch emphasized the commitment of the senators to ensure the safe return of all 136 remaining hostages, including 6 Americans. He stated, "We have not forgotten the...

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Boise City Wire | Jan 13, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Risch on U.S. Coalition Strikes Against Houthis

By Boise City Wire | Jan 12, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed his support for the joint U.S.-UK strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. In a statement, Senator Risch emphasized the need for a strong and strategic operation to deter the Houthis on a permanent basis.Senator Risch acknowledged that the Biden Administration's decision to take action against the Houthis was the right move. However, he also highlighted the importance of restoring credible deterrence and not treating it as a one-off response....

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

By Boise City Wire | Jan 6, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Jan 6, 2024

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