Arizona strikes back against protesters, claims they're being paid

Feb. 23, 2017

The Arizona state senate has passed a bill that would criminalize certain forms of protest. This comes as angry voters confront Congress members at town hall meetings nationwide.

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GOP split on whether paid protesters are to blame for rowdy town halls

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Louis Nelson - Politico - @louisjnelson

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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