In Rematch, History Suggests Odds Are Against Love
Mia Love is setting up a potential rematch against Jim Matheson in 2014. History would suggest the odds of success are against her.
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A Quest to End Chronic Homelessness
Every year on a specific night in January the State of Utah conducts a census of homeless persons called The Point in Time Count. This past January 30th throughout the State, homeless service providers teamed up with volunteers to count the people sleeping in homeless shelters, on the streets, in cars or camped out.
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Dad - Mom Needs Your Help
Things come at a sixteen year old girl fast—friends, school, homework, dates, sports, family, church, work. Thus, many high school juniors don’t think much about their future education. However, it’s not too early to think about admission tests, scholarships, and college savings
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Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell
Good Jobs for Utah
Those of us with a bit of gray hair remember when it was hard to find a job in Utah. Many Utahns had to leave the state. Today, good jobs are much more available in our state.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication
On Thursday April 25, 2013, I attended the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on 23 acres, on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
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Mountain Transportation – The Vision
We love our Wasatch Front mountains. Their value is incalculable. The challenge is to keep from loving them to death.
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"Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage." ~Ambrose Bierce [Quote Garden]
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Watergate
"This [last] week marks the 40th anniversary of the Watergate hearings. For those of you too young to remember, back then the administration had an enemies list. They were spying on reporters, and they used the IRS to harass groups they didn't like. Thank God those days are gone forever." –Jay Leno [Political Humor]
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Miss America and the Importance of STEM Education
As the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the allocation of some STEM-related funds, Miss America joined business leaders and policy makers in championing the importance of STEM education in a press conference on Friday at the Salt Lake Chamber.
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What if the Electoral College Were More Equal?
Here’s an interesting art project. Neil Freeman re imagined the United States as 50 states with equal population in order to make the electoral college more fair.
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How Bad is Benghazi?
Rep. Jason Chaffetz has suggested the way the Obama Administration handled the attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi may eventually rise to an impeachable offense. Our insiders and readers weigh in on the seriousness of the situation.
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Matheson vs. Love Round Two
After a narrow loss in 2012, Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love is planning to challenge Congressman Jim Matheson again in 2014. We asked our readers and political insiders to rate her chances of pulling off the win the second time around.
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Lee's rental arrangements raising eyebrows. Hatch gets on board with immigration reform. Evans wants the Utah GOP to be competitive in Summit County.
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Ten Things You Need to Know for Tuesday
Backers of an alternative route to the ballot weigh their options. Utah Senator wants to lure gun manufacturers to Utah. Salt Lake County considers creating an official registry for unmarried couples.
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Chaffetz and the Impeachment Option
In an interview with National Review, Rep. Jason Chaffetz says impeachment proceedings against Pres. Obama will remain a possibility so long as the administration continues to hide the truth about the Benghazi terror attack.
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Hatch, Baucus Seek Answers from IRS
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 17, 2013
Robert Gehrke, crackerjack reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Bryan Schott to talk about the latest in the John Swallow scandal and what may happen at Saturday's GOP convention.
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Podcast: Chris Hoffman, Creator of Salt City Strangers
Chris Hoffman is the creator of Salt City Strangers, the first comic about an all-LDS superhero team. He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how he came up with the idea, and how he wants to use the characters to explore different facets of Utah's culture.
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New allegations are leveled against Attorney General John Swallow, and this time one has the potential to be quite devastating. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Utah's Democrats consider changing their candidate nominating system. Orrin Hatch moves to the middle on immigration. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - April 26, 2013
Satiate your thirst for political wonkitude! Although there's not much happening right now in Utah politics, Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott manage to find something to talk about - including the race for Utah GOP Chair, the Salt Lake County Democrats and why Mark Zuckerberg is targeting Orrin Hatch on immigration.
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Salt Lake Tribune

Jason Chaffetz and Curt Oda: Guns at airports

Editorial: Water at risk: Fracking rules should protect supply

Editorial: It's about money: Utah needs top-tier college chiefs

Wilde declares candidacy for Murray mayor

Study: Salt Lake City has highest rate of gay parents in U.S.

Dreamers press Senate panel on immigration bill

Veterans push child identity protection in immigration bill

West Jordan City Council to discuss full-time pay for mayor

Utah governor: Grand bargain and state taking fed lands 'complementary'

Senate panel OKs landmark immigration bill with Hatch on board

IRS lied by omission, Hatch said

Salt Lake County set to create 'mutual commitment registry'

WVC approves changes to police review board

Sen. Mike Lee rents house from friend who bought his home

Tensions mount as Salt Lake school board talks tax hike

Deseret News

Op-ed: UDOT listened, made a good choice

Richard Davis: Abortion laws should keep up with advances

Timothy R. Clark: Real job creation requires finding ways to make people curious

Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids

Charity care offered as alternative to Medicaid expansion

Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me

Ordinance would offer 'second chance' instead of jail for traffic offense

Gov. Gary Herbert tells Washington committee: Let us manage our land

Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council

Other

Logan's councilman Quayle says he won't run again (Logan Herald Journal)

Locals protest IRS targeting of tea party (Daily Herald)

Provo council gives mayor a $20K salary adjustment (Daily Herald)

Henry Glasheen, Basin Republican, ends leadership bid in state party (Park Record)

New Republican leader wants a GOP sweep in Summit County (Park Record)

Op-ed: Punt, pass or kick on gay marriage? (Standard-Examiner)

Op-ed: Economics and politics of federal debt-growth controversy (Standard-Examiner)

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