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Chaffetz & Federal Employees, Lee Aims to Overhaul Social Security

April 14, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz scored a victory this week in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, successfully getting two bills passed aimed at federal employees and contractors who don’t pay their taxes. But it’s not the first time the sophomore Republican has scrutinized federal workers. 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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Matheson Bill Scrutinizes Impact of EPA Rules

April 11, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is teaming up with a Republican lawmaker on a bill aimed at scrutinizing rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. It had its first subcommittee hearing last week.

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Politics Up Close: Matheson on Potential Shutdown

April 8, 2011 Jeff Robinson

As Republicans and Democrats in Washington, DC scramble to pass a budget before midnight tonight, the prospect of a federal government shutdown looms large. And right in the middle of that debate is Utah Congressman Jim Matheson, a moderate Blue Dog Democrat. We had a conversation with Congressman Matheson about the prospect of a federal government shutdown on Thursday.

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The Perils of a Shutdown, Large & Small

April 7, 2011 Jeff Robinson

If the federal government shuts down, it will have a very real impact on federal employees, who will have to find another way to put food on the table without receiving a paycheck. But it will be more of a minor inconvenience to Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who’s become famous for sleeping on a cot in his congressional office and showering in the House gym. Every week on Politics Up Close, 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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Politics Up Close: Chaffetz on Libya, Federal Budget

April 1, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz is one of the leading voices against President Obama’s decision to intervene in Libya. We talked with the Republican about that and the prospect of a federal government shutdown if there’s no compromise on the budget.

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Huntsman’s Star Rises, Hatch Gets Mad

March 31, 2011 Jeff Robinson

With former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman’s brother Peter Huntsman confirming the current Ambassador to China is indeed interested in running for president, even if not right away, the speculation that he’s stepping down from that position later this month to launch a presidential bid is ramping up. 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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Hatch, AG Blast Health Care Reform Law; Deli Owner Defends It

March 23, 2011 Whittney Evans

Senator Orrin Hatch and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff claim to have business on their side when it comes to the federal health care law. This morning, they visited with the owner of Utah Metal Works, who denounced the effects the law will have on small business. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, another local business owner is defending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Bennett Works With Wilderness Society

March 10, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former three-term Utah Senator Bob Bennett is lending a hand to The Wilderness Society in his political retirement. The Republican will collaborate with the organization on wilderness preservation, an issue where they also worked together while he was in office. 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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Politics Up Close: Peaceful Uprising’s Ashley Anderson

March 4, 2011 Jeff Robinson

After two years of delays, Tim DeChristopher was just convicted on two federal charges for disrupting an oil and gas lease auction in December, 2008. We talked with Ashley Anderson, who co-founded the group Peaceful Uprising with Dechristopher after his actions.

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Jury Finds DeChristopher Guilty on Two Counts

March 3, 2011 Whittney Evans

Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher told a crowd of supporters he’s prepared to go to prison, after being found guilty Thursday in federal court. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports.

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