Doug Gibson Views on Local Affairs From Opinion Editor
Doug Gibson as Opinion Editor frames current civic questions and societal trends in a concise column. He weighs community impact, policy options, and public sentiment, urging readers to consider accountability and constructive engagement.
Sequestration Debate Urges Bold Budget Reform
A public stance criticizes the sequestration deal as poor policy that cuts education and health care while failing to address entitlements and tax reform. It urges lawmakers to enact smart, responsible cuts and tax reform to restore confidence in Washington.
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Pols
Barack Obama
U.S
Rob Bishop
White House
Congress
Obama
Representative Bishop
Hill Air Force Base
Bush
Washington
D.C
Climate protection act eyes revenue neutral carbon tax plan
Sen Barbara Boxer and Sen Bernie Sanders introduce the Climate Protection Act a carbon fee on fossil fuels at the first sale with 60 percent of revenue returned to households as monthly dividends and provisions to protect industries and fund clean energy. The bill aims for a revenue neutral approach to win Republican support and move toward floor consideration by summer. Mark Reynolds of Citizens Climate Lobby comments on prospects.
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Barbara Boxer
D-Calif
Bernie Sanders
I-Vt
Boxer
Senate
House
Obama
Congress
GOP
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Supreme Court
EPA
Greg Mankiw
George W. Bush
Mitt Romney
General Treasury
Mark Reynolds
Citizens Climate Lobby
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Ogden
Standard.net
North Korea’s behavior calls for collective diplomacy
StandardNET columnist Arthur I. Cyr argues that collective diplomacy is the sole viable approach to addressing North Korea’s increasingly bizarre actions and rhetoric.
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Arthur I. Cyr
Scripps Howard News Service
North Korea
Tax carbon pollution at its source to clear air
Dr. David Folland of Sandy argues in favor of a carbon tax at the source to combat Wasatch Front smog. He cites President Obama's call for climate action and says directing proceeds back to households will make clean energy cheaper than fossil fuels, speeding the transition away from fossil fuels.
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Wasatch Front
Obama
Congress
David Folland
M.D. Sandy
Opposition to 1st Amendment Inconsistent Defense of 2nd
Merle Barnhart of Brigham City rails at liberals for calling the 2nd Amendment outdated while defending broad gun rights. He argues the 1st Amendment should be equally protected and criticizes calls for change as overreach.
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Merle Barnhart
Brigham City
Nation in Economic Bondage Under President's Policy
Anthony Black of Bountiful critiques the president's governance, claiming tax burdens and welfare policies erode liberty, curb self defense, fuel crime and drug issues, and weaken schools. He accuses the administration of pandering to a protected aristocracy while floundering in economic bondage.
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U.S
Anthony Black
Critic's accusations sparks local debate in Kaysville
Esther Smith of Kaysville objects to Brett Garlick's Feb 10 guest piece on city electrical rates and Orwin Draney. She defends Draney's civic involvement, questions the council's 9 percent rate hike, and urges continued public questioning and engagement.
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Brett Garlick
Kaysville City
Orwin Draney
Garlick
Draney
Mitt Romney
Mr. Draney
Mr. Garlick
Esther Smith
Kaysville
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