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Eye On Boise archive for Feb. 16, 2004

MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2004

So did everyone

Halfway through the legislative session, the high school pages who help out with errands and such go home, and a new crop comes down to the Capitol. House Speaker Bruce Newcomb administered the oath of office to the second group of pages on Monday, and…

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Either way, it's free food and drink

Lobbying groups host receptions, luncheons and dinners for lawmakers so frequently that the elected officials may be taking the free grub for granted. Thus, this exchange overheard between a state senator and a companion last week:Senator: "I'm going to the retailers reception tonight."Companion: "You mean…

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