Lawmaker’s gaffe prompts Senate hearing on listening
Salt Lake City Utah a floor gaffe by Sen. Allen Christensen North Ogden raised questions about lawmakers listening to issues. He mixed HB 58 with HB 269 on head injuries and school nurses. HB 58 was recalled for reconsideration while HB 269 passed. Senate leaders cited checks and balances and noted errors are usually caught and fixed amid laughter.
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Notable Birthdays in Entertainment and TV Figures
Actor Peter Fonda turns 73, musician Johnny Winter reaches 69, Patricia Richardson of Home Improvement is 62, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith is 61, Kristin Davis is 48, Kelly Macdonald of Boardwalk Empire is 37, Aziz Ansari and Emily Blunt are 30, and Dakota Fanning is 19.
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Standard Examiner Offers Error Correction Hotline
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Constitutionality comments on gun bill cut into voting
Salt Lake City lawmakers hear sharp contrasts in a House committee over HB 114 to reserve firearm regulation to the state and punish enforcement of federal laws. Public comment filled the session, delaying a vote as supporters argue it defends the Second Amendment while opponents warn against state overreach and wasteful spending.
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Pleasant Grove
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Utah bill seeks study on transfer of federal lands to state
Salt Lake City lawmakers advance HB 142 through the House Natural Resources Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Barrus the bill tasks the Public Land Policy Coordinating Office with a study and economic analysis of transferring federal lands to Utah. Proponents say state control could address education funding and economic challenges, while opponents warn of uncertain outcomes.
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Rcenterville
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West
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Handy
Barrus
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Grantsville
Bop
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North Logan
Utah lawmakers honor Vietnam veterans and push credit for service
Utah lawmakers shared veteran experiences as the House and Senate approved a Vietnam War 50th anniversary resolution. Veterans Scott Jenkins and Richard Greenwood recounted negative reception on return home.
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Leaks raise concerns at Hanford site nuclear tanks
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced six underground Hanford tanks holding radioactive waste are leaking raising doubts about the timetable to empty them. No immediate public safety risk or groundwater impact detected yet. Pentagon grounds 51 F-35 jets after cracked engine blade found during Edwards AFB inspection.
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U S and Allies Discuss Remaining Troops in Afghanistan
At NATO briefing Defense Secretary Panetta said coalitions may keep between 8,000 and 12,000 troops after 2014 so remnants of al Qaida are hunted and Afghan forces supported. He noted several nations likely to contribute to a long term, U S led presence despite weariness over the 11 year conflict. In Las Vegas a deadly Vegas Strip attack killed two men and a passenger, with investigators seeking a gunman in a black Range Rover after a crash involving multiple vehicles.
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