Situational awareness – December 30, 2019

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Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:

  • Utahns oppose the main elements of the tax reform package passed by the legislature.
  • Sen. Mike Lee playing a key role in directing President Trump’s impeachment defense.
  • Trump’s national security team urged him to release military aid to Ukraine in August.

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TICK TOCK

Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 28 (1/27/2020)

Days to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: 35 (2/3/2020)

Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 64 (3/3/2020)

Days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 73 (3/12/2020)

Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 183 (6/30/2020)

Days to the 2020 election: 309 (11/3/2020)