Interior nominee Sally Jewell praised by Utah congressman
Rep Rob Bishop questions Jewell's REI tenure and ties to groups he deems radical while urging support for her as Interior secretary She is described as experienced in oil and fracking regulation with a focus on energy development and environmental safeguards.
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Benedict XVI Resigns Papacy Shocking Catholic Church
Benedict XVI announced his resignation effective February 28 saying he could no longer fulfill the duties of the papacy. The 85 year old pope cited physical spiritual and psychological limits and will retire to Castel Gandolfo then a cloistered life for study. The move ends a centuries old practice as cardinals prepare to elect a successor by Easter.
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Rome
Scripps Howard News Service
Obama shelves top cabinet members perplex Bloomberg columnist
Albert R. Hunt notes in Bloomberg News that President Barack Obama keeps the most impressive cabinet members on the sidelines. The letter discusses why prominent figures may not be in the foreground of administration action.
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Albert R. Hunt
Bloomberg News
Barack Obama
Existing gun laws are adequate
Tom Vagenas Jr. argues against registration and licensing in response to two Jan. 20 letters. He cites Weimar confiscations, California gun bans, Cuomo remarks, and Jefferson to claim current laws suffice to prevent gun misuse.
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Fire in Ogden Canyon Sparks Traffic Backups
A dinner outing turned chaotic as a major fire in Ogden Canyon blocked the road on Feb. 5. Residents witnessed flames, emergency crews, and delayed traffic while criticizing officials over canyon closures and air quality concerns. Local residents send thoughts to firefighters, deputies, and affected homeowners.
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Congress Should Be Furloughed Over Budget Standoff
The piece argues Congress is out of touch as the sequester would furlough 800,000 DOD workers for 22 weeks with 20 percent pay losses while lawmakers face escrowed pay. It warns of broader economic harm to communities dependent on military installations and urges voters to remember the pain in the 2014 midterms.
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