 The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - January 13, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityThanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our emails.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Trivia winnerAn impressive number of our readers knew that Porter Rockwell was a deputy marshal of Great Salt Lake City and was the owner and operator of the Hot Springs Hotel and Brewery at the Point of the Mountain. Our winner (and the third person to submit the correct answer) was Kenneth Sizemore. He gets to ask this Friday's trivia question. Congratulations to everyone who got the correct answer! TICK TOCKDays to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 14 (1/27/2020) Days to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: 21 (2/3/2020) Days to the New Hampshire primaries: 29 (2/11/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 50 (3/3/2020) Days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 59 (3/12/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 169 (6/30/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 295 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Utah voters want limits on insulin co-paymentsBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utah voters overwhelmingly want the Utah Legislature to pass a law similar to Colorado's, which would cap medical insurance co-payments for insulin at $100 per prescription, a new UtahPolicy.com/Y2 Analytics survey finds.  Governor's race shows SB54 is working greatBy LaVarr Webb, Publisher The current multi-candidate gubernatorial campaign shows the value of SB54 and the Count My Vote effort. We would not have such a large and diverse field of candidates if candidates were unable to gather signatures to get on the primary election ballot.  Lee contradicts Trump administration on intelligence showing imminent attack on U.S. embassiesBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mike Lee said Sunday he had seen no evidence of an imminent attack on four U.S. embassies, which President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed as justification for the strike that killed one of Iran's top military leaders.  Bob needs a lozenge - Bernick and Schott on politics podcastBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott get you caught up on the latest Utah political headlines. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESIranPresident Donald Trump authorized the killing of Iranian Maj. Gen Qassem Soleimani last August if Iran's aggression resulted in the killing of an American, but Trump would have the final sign-off on any operation to kill him [NBC News]. Defense Secretary Mike Esper said Sunday he "didn't see" evidence of an Iranian plot to attack four U.S. embassies. President Trump made the claim during an interview on Friday [Washington Post]. Esper said bigger attacks against the U.S. were just "days away" when Soleimani was killed but did not offer evidence to back up his claims [Bloomberg]. ImpeachmentPresident Trump is urging Republicans in the Senate to dismiss the House impeachment charges against him without a trial [New York Times]. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that President Trump is "impeached for life" while accusing Senate Republicans of a "coverup" [Washington Post]. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer is planning to force a series of votes during the forthcoming impeachment trial of President Trump to put pressure on vulnerable Republicans who are facing tough re-elections in November [Politico]. Bloomberg vs. TrumpDemocratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said he's prepared to spend much of his fortune to oust President Donald Trump from office [Reuters]. ChinaThe U.S. and China will sign phase one of a trade deal on Wednesday. The deal hinges on Chinese commitments to respect American intellectual property and not manipulate currency [Bloomberg]. Try, try againThe White House tells North Korea hey want to resume negotiations after the two countries broke off talks in October [CNN]. NotableWomen held more jobs than Men in the U.S. for the first time in a decade last month. Men still make up a larger share of the U.S. workforce [Wall Street Journal]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Curtis designates 'Martha Hughes Canon' Day; Establishes women's advisory councilRep. John Curtis (R-UT), spoke on the House Floor after introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate January 11, 2020 as "National Martha Hughes Cannon Day." The legislation also recognizes the value that women bring to good governance and encourages them to become involved in Federal, State, and local government. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1794 - President George Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the union. 1888 - The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. 1966 - Robert C. Weaver became the first African American Cabinet member as he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1968 - Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison. 1990 - Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office in Virginia. 1999 - Michael Jordan announced his retirement. 2012 - The Italian luxury liner Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio and flipped onto its side. 32 people were killed. 2018 - A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii caused widespread panic in the state. Wise WordsWork Worth Doing "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."Theodore Roosevelt Lighter SideWorst Threat Briefing Ever "Lee says that not only was the briefing horrible, the portions were so small," Colbert said on Thursday. "Seventy-five minutes is shorter than the opening credits of 'The Irishman.'" Stephen Colbert Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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