A local rare book seller says he has been āput on noticeā that state lawmakers intend to drastically increase the regulations that govern antique vendors like him. Now, heās rallying his supporters, hoping they donāt. KCPWās Jessica Gail reports.
We are at the riverās edge. Thatās what Tom Ashbrook, the host of NPRās On Point, writes following the Arizona tragedy that left six people dead and an Arizona Congresswoman in critical condition. The shooter may have been troubled, he says, but that doesnāt excuse the heated, intolerant and even violent rhetoric that has become too common in American political discourse.
Former Utah Senator Bob Bennett says everyone should remember that the alleged shooter of an Arizona congresswoman is probably deranged, and shouldnāt be quick to blame the tragedy on any particular group. But he also told NPRās On Point with Tom Ashbrook this morning that the political rhetoric needs to be turned down. He recalled that a talk show host once gave out his home address.
The Salt Lake City Police Department received more than $2 million in federal grants to work on projects that are high on its list of priorities but currently under funded.
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