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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Idaho Democrats Attempt To Stall Legislature

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Democrats in Boise are sending a strong message to legislative Republicans. They are protesting the House's refusal to schedule a hearing for a proposed tobacco tax.

Democrats are asking that all legislation be read in full, something not typically done. They're hoping to get Republicans to give in and grant a hearing.

One person even said that it took more than three hours to read one bill. Democratic Rep. Brian Cronin said that they want to stall the legislature. All they want to do is simply have the discussion about a possible increased tobacco tax, and they see no reason Republicans won't grant their wish.