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Hatch’s “Dumb-Ass” Remark Doesn’t Go Unnoticed

March 3, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch helped Utah State University’s student newspaper get a lot of attention this week. The senator was recently quoted in the Utah Statesman calling the federal health reform law a “dumb-ass program” and “an awful piece of crap” when speaking to students. Every Friday, we speak with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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PAC Website Indicates Potential Huntsman Strategy

February 25, 2011 Jeff Robinson

A political action committee associated with former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman has launched its new website. But you won’t find Huntsman’s name listed on the site for Horizon PAC. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online-roundup of Utah politics.

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Is Sleeping at Work a Tax Crime?

February 17, 2011 Jeff Robinson

A complaint against Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz about his practice of sleeping in his congressional office led to an attack this week from MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell, who accused him of being a “tax criminal” for not declaring that as a benefit on his tax returns. It stems from a liberal watchdog group called CREW, which is also going after Utah Senator Orrin Hatch.

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Chaffetz Defends PATRIOT Vote, Hatch Talks to Tea Party

February 10, 2011 Jeff Robinson

A vote to re-authorize parts of the PATRIOT Act split Utah’s congressional delegation this week. Representative Rob Bishop voted no, while both Congressmen Jim Matheson and Jason Chaffetz said yes. Since then, Chaffetz, who has previously fought against excessive domestic surveillance, has caught flack from his supporters. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Huntsman’s $$, Caucus of Three, & Bishop’s Wardrobe

February 3, 2011 Jeff Robinson

If former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman intends to run for President now that he’s stepping down as Ambassador to China, he’ll most certainly need lots and lots of money. So who will help him raise it? Every week, we speak with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Hatch Aligns with Lee, Chaffetz on Budget Committee

January 28, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Newly elected Utah Senator Mike Lee is joining Utah’s Senior Senator, Orrin Hatch, on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Hatch himself made the announcement in a glowing news release, lauding the freshman senator for his commitment to the Constitution. Every week, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Huntsman’s Plans, Bipartisan Seating, & Hatch/Chaffetz Rivalry

January 21, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former Utah Governor and now-Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman earned some ribbing from President Obama this week, when the president joked that Huntsman’s cooperation with him would surely help him win the Republican primary if Huntsman runs for president in 2012. Today, we begin a weekly conversation with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily online round-up of Utah politics.

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