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Western States Forge Consensus on Immigration Reform at Summit

October 26, 2011 Whittney Evans

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says punitive illegal immigration measures than have taken effect in states like Arizona, Georgia and Alabama are knee-jerk, extreme reactions to a delicate and complicated issue. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Shurtleff told the first-ever Mountain West Immigration Summit he hosted today that states need to forge a consensus on comprehensive, humane and economically-sound immigration reform.

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Two Utah Projects Highlighted in Federal Recreation, Conservation Initiative

October 25, 2011 Whittney Evans

Completion of the Jordan River Parkway and environmental education programs at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge have been highlighted by the U.S. Interior Department as among the best investments in the nation to promote outdoor recreation and conservation. The projects will be in a 50-state report to be released next week. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, it’s unclear what that recognition will mean for the projects.

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Shurtleff Joins Push to Confirm Head of Financial Protection Bureau

October 18, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Despite opposition from his own party, Republican Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is pushing to have former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray confirmed as director of the newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Shurtleff is one of 36 AGs from across the country that sent a letter to the U.S. Senate today backing President Obama’s nominee.

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SL County to Offer Spanish Language Assistance at Polls

October 13, 2011 Whittney Evans

A federal mandate could potentially bring more Spanish-speaking Salt Lake County residents to the polls in 2012. The U.S. Census Bureau announced Wednesday a list of political jurisdictions across the nation that are now required to provide language assistance for non-English speaking voters based on new census data. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the change will put more pressure on the county, but likely garner more participation from Hispanic voters.

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Environment

Conservationists Slam Attempt to Overturn New Uranium Claim Moratorium

October 13, 2011 Jessica Gail

Conservation groups are slamming an attempt by Utah and Arizona lawmakers to overturn the Interior Department’s moratorium on new uranium mining claims near the Grand Canyon. David Nimkin, Southwest Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association, disagrees with their idea that mining decisions should be left up to Congress, not Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

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Once-Expelled U.S. Ambassador Shares Experience in Salt Lake City

October 13, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy understands that country’s tumultuous relationship with the United States perhaps better than anyone, after having been expelled by President Hugo Chavez during the Bush Administration. Duddy, now a visiting senior lecturer at Duke University, was in Salt Lake City Wednesday to share his experiences with the Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Huntsman Indicates Some Support for Occupy Wall Street

October 11, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman addressed entitlement reform leading up to his appearance at the GOP presidential debate tonight in New Hampshire. Speaking on NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook, Huntsman said cutting entitlement spending would require a “shared sacrifice.”

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CityViews 10/5/11: Diplomacy and Not-So-Diplomatic Theater

October 5, 2011 JNP

Segment 1: In a new memoir, John Price traces his journey from immigrant to prominent Utah businessman to diplomat. But he also outlines his thoughts on foreign policy and public service. On Wednesday, he joins Jennifer to talk about the American Dream and giving back. Guest: John Price, former ambassador to Mauritius and author of…

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CityViews 9/27/11: Mormonism and the Public Good

September 26, 2011 JNP

Segment 1: The gridlock in Washington has many citizens shaking their heads about the divisive nature of the debate and the polarization of modern politics. Mormon scholar Richard Bushman says the deadlock stems from basic contradictions in our national values and asks if religion can help bridge the gap. Can Mormonism specifically – a religion…

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Chaffetz Pitches Longer Guest Worker Stay

September 22, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz first entered the spotlight as a political candidate when he pitched the idea of tent cities for illegal immigrants. But now, he’s proposing a different plan for temporary workers that would benefit the dairy, goat and sheep industries.

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