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- Corroon Not Keen on Taxpayer Money for Salt Palace
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Posted Jun 08, 2009 12:53 PM by Jeff Robinson
Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon believes a dedicated hotel for the Salt Palace Convention Center is needed, but is not keen on using taxpayer dollars to fund it. Speaking on KCPW's Politics Up Close, Corroon said using public money for what would amount to a private venture is generally something he does not support.
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- Politics Up Close: State Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland
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Posted Jun 05, 2009 01:17 PM by Jeff Robinson
Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland is running to keep his job as party chairman. We spoke with Holland's opponent Jeff Bell two weeks ago, who criticized his leadership. Holland responds and makes his case for a third term as chairman.
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- Politics Up Close: Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon
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Posted Jun 05, 2009 01:15 PM by Jeff Robinson
With Governor Jon Huntsman set to depart for China within a few months, the governor's seat will be open for a special election in November of 2010. Does Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon have any interest in running? Is he disappointed to see a progressive Republican leader leaving the state? We talk with him.
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- Politics Up Close: U of U Law Professor & Israel Expert Amos Guiora
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Posted May 29, 2009 12:56 PM by Jeff Robinson
President Barack Obama is demanding a halt to Jewish Settlements in the West Bank, but Israeli politicians say, not so fast. What is the future of U.S. Israeli relations under President Obama, and is there room for peace in the next four years? We talk with University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora.
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- Politics Up Close: Mayor Ralph Becker on Public Safety Complex Proposal
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Posted May 29, 2009 12:53 PM by Jeff Robinson
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker makes his monthly visit to our studios. The chorus of voices who are criticizing his plan to build a new police headquarters near to the Main City Library is growing. Has this caused him to re-consider, or is it stay the course? We find out.
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- Politics Up Close: Mayor and Former Mayor on Library Proposal
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Posted May 22, 2009 12:00 PM by Jeff Robinson
We have a conversation with Mayor Ralph Becker about his proposal to put a new police headquarters right next to the downtown library, and then a conversation with former Mayor Rocky Anderson about why this idea is all wrong.
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