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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid suggested on Tuesday that four of his Republican colleagues be considered by President Bush if a vacancy occurs on the U.S. Supreme Court. Seeking a possible consensus nominee, Reid recommended Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Mel Martinez of Florida, Mike DeWine of Ohio and Mike Crapo of Idaho. Reid described them all as bright and able lawyers who would be strong additions to the nation's highest court. "We have had approximately 10 members of the Supreme Court that came from the United States Senate over the years," Reid told...

By Mike Keckler BOISE - Ask Treasure Valley residents what they think of the Patriot Act and you are bound to hear strong opinions. "I think it's an over reaction to a serious problem," says Steve Beane. "Its a pretty chicken way to deal with terrorism," adds Loren Pinski. Those simmering feelings recently brought the U.S. Attorney General to Boise in an attempt to shore-up support. But his pep talk was met with protests and a few weeks later, the Boise City Council approved a resolution denouncing some elements of the Act. Now, Idaho's congressional delegation is weighing in too....