Utah Dems press Swallow on bribery allegations
Salt Lake City Democratic lawmakers Rep. Brian King and Sen. Jim Debakis questioned Attorney General John Swallow about bribery allegations during an appropriations hearing. Committee chair Sen. Daniel Thatcher ruled the questions out of order as unrelated to the budget.
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Dems
Salt Lake City
John Swallow
Reid
Brian King
Jim
Debakis
Swallow
Daniel Thatcher
West Valley City
King
Utah Senate OKs In God We Trust license plate
The Utah Senate approved a design featuring an American flag and the motto In God We Trust. The original $25 annual fee to display the plate was dropped after sponsors removed donations and any funds collection following complaints from other groups. The bill passed unanimously and moves to the House for final approval before sending to Governor Herbert.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Senate
Todd Weiler
R-Woods Cross
House
Gary Herbert
Freerer
Utah Seismic Commission
Corrections Issued for Earth's Asteroid Distance Error
The Standard Examiner says it promptly corrects errors and invites readers to call 801 625 4210 weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm if a mistake is found. An article in Friday's issue misstate the asteroid's expected distance, now clarified as 17 000 miles above the surface.
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Standard Examiner
Publication contact and policy page for The Standard Examiner
The Standard-Examiner lists publication hours, mailing address, contact numbers, and subscription options. It details service coverage, holiday issues, and liability limits for advertising errors. It also lists department contacts including news, sports, obituaries, and editorial staff.
Open adoptions for foster children goal of Utah bill
Utah lawmakers move SB 155 to open adoptions for foster children under the Division of Child and Family Services. The plan lets birth parents visit, with adoptive parents retaining legal rights and court approval of boundaries. Critics warn of risks and call for careful study and broader scope.
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Bill
Division of Child and Family Services
Lyle Hillyard
Logan
Senate
Hillyard
Ing
Cristina Miller
Utah Adoption Council
Miller
Utah Senate reopens debate restoring IB class criteria for scholarships
In Salt Lake City lawmakers revised SB 100 to reinstate International Baccalaureate classes as weighted criteria for Regents and New Century scholarships after previously removing them. The plan sets minimum loads of 15 hours and a 3.33 GPA in year two. Also, budgets discuss gas tax, seismic study funding, veteran honors, and dating violence protections amid other House actions.
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Salt Lake City
Senate
Jerry Stevenson
R-Layton
Stevenson
Regents of New Century
Board of Regents
Gage Freerer
Huntsville
Jennifer Selig
Salt Lake
Utah
LaVar Christensen
R-Draper
Selig
Douglas Sagers
R-Tooele
Seelig
Antone Clark
Standard Examiner
Jackson Jr and wife to plead guilty in campaign fund case
Former U S Representative Jesse Jackson Jr and his wife Sandra agreed to plead guilty to charges over a 750000 campaign fund scheme. Prosecutors say lavish spending included a 43000 gold watch and fur. Sandra Jackson faces false tax return charges for 2006 to 2011. Both face prison and fines. plea agreements may seek lighter sentences. Obama urged Congress to expand opportunity through wage, preschool, and community investment plans. Dorner hideout in San Bernardino mountains ends with fatal self inflicted gunshot after shootout.
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Washington
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
Chicago
Exalderman
Sandra
Birthday ages for actors and musicians listed
Actor Jeremy Bulloch turns 68 followed by William Katt at 62 and James Ingram at 61. LeVar Burton is 56, Ice-T 55, Andy Taylor 52. Sarah Clarke reaches 42 and Ryan Follese is 26.
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Boba Fett
William Katt
James Ingram
LeVar Burton
Ice-T
Andy Taylor
Duran Duran
Sarah Clarke
Twilight
Ryan Follese
Hot Chelle Rae
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Utah Council For Ethical Adoption Practices
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Layton
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Dorner
San Bernardino County
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