By PAT BAGLEY | The Salt Lake Tribune
Last Updated May 19, 2017 04:26PM
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George F. Will: Federal power spins its ever-growing web
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- Op-ed: Health care reform must continue – in Utah and across America
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Patricia Q. Dark: Elephant on the Hill: Infant care is more expensive than college
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- Washington Post Op-ed: How GOP gerrymandering is protecting Trump
- Op-ed: Health care reform must continue â in Utah and across America
- Comments: Letter: Trump should not block freedom of the press
- Paul Mero: Rival organizations should copy Sutherland, not criticize it
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Op-ed: Do we really want to ask, ‘Who goes hungry?’
As speculation mounts about the president’s budget, to be released May 23, concern grows about how it will impact low-income Americans and how it might leave the safety net in tatters. Utahns Against Hunger shares this concern. Square in the sights of the White House are programs that serve low-inco... As speculation mounts about the president’s budget, to be released May 23, concern grows about how it will impact low-income Americans and how it migh...
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Op-ed: U.S. should stand by the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
As President Trump meets with Pope Francis on May 24, the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City urges the president and his administration to heed the words of the Holy Father, “The dignity of each human person and the pursuit of the common good are concerns which ought to shape all economic policies.”... As President Trump meets with Pope Francis on May 24, the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City urges the president and his administration to heed the wo...
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Paul Mero: Rival organizations should copy Sutherland, not criticize it
When Sutherland Institute transitioned from my leadership to the leadership of my friend Boyd Matheson, it, in large part, transitioned from a focus on public policy to a focus on public relations. We did and do both but our focus represented and represents our professional experience. Sutherland In... When Sutherland Institute transitioned from my leadership to the leadership of my friend Boyd Matheson, it, in large part, transitioned from a focus o...
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The Commentariat: A sampling of reader comments posted on sltrib.com
“Hatch would support Charles Manson if he was a Republican.” — Jakkson commenting on the May 16 sltrib.com article, “Utah’s Hatch: Trump sharing of classified info with Russia ‘blown out of proportion’” “It’s true that today’s Democrats now occupy the political space held by the Republicans ... “Hatch would support Charles Manson if he was a Republican.” — Jakkson commenting on the May 16 sltrib.com article, “Utah’s Hatch: Trump sharing of ...
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Washington Post Op-ed: How GOP gerrymandering is protecting Trump
The Trump administration has suffered multiple body blows over the past 10 days: the suspiciously timed firing of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump’s revelation that there may be “tapes” of his conversations with Comey, The Washington Post’s scoop that Trump revealed highly classified... The Trump administration has suffered multiple body blows over the past 10 days: the suspiciously timed firing of FBI Director James Comey, President ...
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Washington Post Editorial: How tax reform could go wrong
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to kick off Republican tax- reform efforts Thursday. There are many things that could go well - or not so well - now that the overhaul has begun. One thing Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, did right was to emphasize corporate reform; achieving a more e... The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to kick off Republican tax- reform efforts Thursday. There are many things that could go well - or n...
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Letter: Trump should not block freedom of the press
The most outrageous thing the president did last week wasn’t firing the head of the FBI. It was keeping the American press out of the White House during his visit with the Russian ambassador and foreign minister. The president, whether he recognizes it or not, answers to the American people, not th... The most outrageous thing the president did last week wasn’t firing the head of the FBI. It was keeping the American press out of the White House duri...
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Letter: Religious speeches are not real news
When I first saw the article and accompanying picture, “LDS youths urged to learn from founder Joseph Smith’s struggles” (May 9), I thought I might be reading the Deseret News (or, even Ensign). The picture, while charming, does not depict the translation of the Book of Mormon, as the caption sugge... When I first saw the article and accompanying picture, “LDS youths urged to learn from founder Joseph Smith’s struggles” (May 9), I thought I might be...
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Letter: Who put these post turtles in charge?
A young man once asked an old man what he thought about politicians and their role as our leaders. The old farmer said, “Well, as I see it, most politicians are ‘post turtles’.” Not being familiar with the term, the young man asked, “What’s a ‘post turtle’?” The old man said, “When you’re driving do... A young man once asked an old man what he thought about politicians and their role as our leaders. The old farmer said, “Well, as I see it, most polit...
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Letter: Hatch does not represent Utah
The GOP: The undo party. I just don’t get it. According to The Tribune, most Mormons don’t see the LDS Church as a political heavyweight. Really? They think tourism and hospitality sectors have more power. Really? So tourism and hospitality own the state Legislature to produce Utah’s ridiculous liqu... The GOP: The undo party. I just don’t get it. According to The Tribune, most Mormons don’t see the LDS Church as a political heavyweight. Really? They...
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Letter: On the road to privatizing public land
If the area of an American national monument can be reduced a little, it can be reduced a lot, it can be eliminated. Reducing the area of an established national monument in the name of political compromise is a potential pathway to elimination of not only additional national monuments but national ... If the area of an American national monument can be reduced a little, it can be reduced a lot, it can be eliminated. Reducing the area of an establish...
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Letter: Hatch is the one who should get off the dole
Our long-time senator, Orrin Hatch, during his recent trip to Utah, complained about people on the dole and not getting off once they are on government handouts. This illustrious senator has been on the government payroll for 40 years-plus and has the gall to even mention others. He should be ashame... Our long-time senator, Orrin Hatch, during his recent trip to Utah, complained about people on the dole and not getting off once they are on governmen...
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George Pyle: Just as well you didn’t see the editorial that got away
“The greatest thing about this man is he’s steady. You know where he stands. He believes the same thing Wednesday that he believed on Monday, no matter what happened Tuesday. Events can change; this man’s beliefs never will.” — Stephen Colbert, on President George W. Bush, White House Correspondent... “The greatest thing about this man is he’s steady. You know where he stands. He believes the same thing Wednesday that he believed on Monday, no matte...
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Tribune Editorial: Follow governor’s path to a special election
Utah’s 3rd Congressional District is about to devolve into election-law chaos. Unless cooler heads prevail. Like the governor’s. With Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s resignation official (onward and upward for him), the issue of filling his seat has raised questions about how to run the election. The Legisla... Utah’s 3rd Congressional District is about to devolve into election-law chaos. Unless cooler heads prevail. Like the governor’s. With Rep. Jason Chaf... -
Holly Richardson: Some advice for 38,000 graduates
This week, more than 38,000 Utah teens will graduate from high school. Our family has one of those almost-grads and we will be sitting in the Marriott Center on Brigham Young University’s campus on Thursday, ready to cheer when his name is called. He and his fellow graduates will listen to speeches ... This week, more than 38,000 Utah teens will graduate from high school. Our family has one of those almost-grads and we will be sitting in the Marriott...
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Washington Post Editorial: A pivot toward Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump’s political career arguably began with the full-page advertisements he purchased in The Post and several other newspapers in September 1987 in order to denounce Saudi Arabia, along with Japan, for “taking advantage of the United States.” Trump suggested, among other things, that the Uni... Donald Trump’s political career arguably began with the full-page advertisements he purchased in The Post and several other newspapers in September 19...
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Hugh Hewitt: Republicans should be relieved Mueller will serve as special prosecutor
As the Trump presidency enters its fourth month, conservatives are eager for more legislative successes, more nominations and confirmations of judges, the rapid confirmation of a new FBI director and other achievements. Given the charges of collusion and obstruction that have dogged Donald Trump and... As the Trump presidency enters its fourth month, conservatives are eager for more legislative successes, more nominations and confirmations of judges,...
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Megan McArdle: Case for dumping Trump rests with his supporters
Imagine, if you will, that George W. Bush had started acting like Donald Trump partway into his second term. I won’t even discuss the stuff that’s disputed, like dropping high-level intel into a conversation with a rival power, or asking the FBI director to stop investigating a former aide, in the c... Imagine, if you will, that George W. Bush had started acting like Donald Trump partway into his second term. I won’t even discuss the stuff that’s dis...
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Catherine Rampell: On the bright side, Trump has created all this chaos himself
Washington • Some are born catastrophic, some achieve catastrophe, and some have catastrophe thrust upon them. So far President Trump falls only in the first two of those three buckets. For that, my fellow Americans, we should all be very, very grateful. Gratitude may not feel terribly warranted rig... Washington • Some are born catastrophic, some achieve catastrophe, and some have catastrophe thrust upon them. So far President Trump falls only in th... -
Washington Post Editorial: A welcome special counsel
Washington and the country received a much-needed shot of good news Wednesday evening with the revelation that the Justice Department will appoint a special counsel. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein named Robert Mueller III, a former FBI chief. This was an essential and reassuring step after a... Washington and the country received a much-needed shot of good news Wednesday evening with the revelation that the Justice Department will appoint a s...
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Ed Rogers: Mueller’s presence will be good for Trump, even if he doesn’t realize it
Robert S. Mueller III’s appointment as special counsel may actually be good news for this administration. Perhaps the Trump White House will follow the Justice Department’s lead and compartmentalize its cooperation with the special counsel. Perhaps Mueller’s involvement will bring an end to the patt... Robert S. Mueller III’s appointment as special counsel may actually be good news for this administration. Perhaps the Trump White House will follow th...
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Letter: Understanding the nuclear triad
I am increasingly concerned about the seemingly casual attitude some in senior federal government positions are displaying with respect to nuclear weapons. As George Will noted in his May 4 column, a Trump spokesperson commented, “What good does it do to have a good nuclear triad if you’re afraid to... I am increasingly concerned about the seemingly casual attitude some in senior federal government positions are displaying with respect to nuclear wea...
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Letter: No women were necessary
I called Sen. Mike Lee’s office to raise a question about why the 13-member Senate panel tasked with writing a new version of the Trumpcare bill did not include a single woman. (I stopped myself from asking why there are no Democrats or moderate Republicans on the panel or why it includes both senat... I called Sen. Mike Lee’s office to raise a question about why the 13-member Senate panel tasked with writing a new version of the Trumpcare bill did n...
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Letter: We are sheltered from pandemics
The recent measles outbreak in Minnesota should be a wake-up call about the significant threat of refusing to vaccinate our children. There is overwhelming evidence that vaccines have literally saved hundreds of thousands of lives, and virtually no scientific evidence that vaccines cause autism. Th... The recent measles outbreak in Minnesota should be a wake-up call about the significant threat of refusing to vaccinate our children. There is overwhe...
