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Situational awareness - September 27, 2018
Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake City.
Buckle up, it's gonna be one of those days. The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford beginning at 8 am local time. Also, President Trump meets with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after Rosenstein reportedly offered to resign on Monday.
TICK TOCK
11 days until the last day to register to vote by mail (10/9/2018)
18 days until mail-in ballots are sent to voters (10/16/2018)
25 days until in-person early voting begins (10/23/2018)
32 days until the last day to register to vote in person or by mail (10/30/2018)
34 days until in-person early voting ends (11/2/2018)
39 days until the 2018 midterm elections (11/6/2018)
122 days until the first day of the 2019 Utah Legislature (1/28/2019)
169 days until the final day of the 2019 Utah Legislature (3/14/2019)
767 days until the 2020 presidential election (11/3/2020)
Today At Utah Policy
It's only been two weeks! Bernick and Schott on politics Ep. 391By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor This week, Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott discuss the behind the scenes negotiations on a possible medical marijuana compromise....
Bob Bernick's notebook: Trump is dragging down Love and StewartBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Most Utahns don't want Donald Trump to be president after 2020....
Podcast: Bernick and Schott on politics Ep. 391By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor This week, Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott discuss the behind the scenes negotiations on a possible medical marijuana compromise....
Stadler in Utah is ready for a new era of mobilityBy LaVarr Webb, Publisher Transportation experts agree that their industry is being disrupted and transformed....
Weekly survey: Will there be a compromise on medical marijuana?By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor As UtahPolicy.com has reported, lawmakers and stakeholders on both sides of the medical marijuana issue are working to find a compromise for changes to Prop. 2 if it passes. Do you think they'll be able to find enough common ground for a special session following the Novembe...
OTHER UTAH HEADLINES
Salt Lake Tribune
Hatch on Kavanaugh: "This man is not a monster" Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee are victims of online "doxing" as Wikipedia posts home addresses and phone numbers SLC protesters rally against Sen. Orrin Hatch, condemning his comments about the women accusing Supreme Court nominee of sexual misconduct Utah sexual assault victims struggle as Kavanaugh hearing dominates the news, social media Mia Love campaign fires firm responsible for anti-LGBTQ email criticizing Ben McAdams Anita Hill visited Utah, but the venue was too small to fit the hundreds who lined up to attend Did the NSA snoop on Utahns during the 2002 games? An attorney drops his lawsuit, says we'll never find out The number of sex assaults reported at the University of Utah increased in 2017 Union Pacific disputes Utah tax bill, says it's off by $615 million Deseret News
Sen. Orrin Hatch says Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh not a "monster," calls Ford "attractive" Inland Port board slows down, aims to "dispel suspicion" amid transparency concerns Judge orders Utah to pay $475K legal fees in "Deadpool" case A. Scott Anderson: Embracing the arts can ensure business and personal success Derek Miller: What can we expect from Trump at the United Nations?
NATIONAL HEADLINES
Christine Blasey Ford said she was 100% sure Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her while they were both in high school. The claim came during hours of emotional testimony in Washington on Thursday -
https://nyti.ms/2OWYMnF
Brett Kavanaugh offered a fiery defense against claims by Dr. Ford, blaming Democrats for seeking revenge for Hillary Clinton's loss in the 2016 election -
https://wapo.st/2ORh4qa
President Trump said Kavanaugh "knocked it out of the park" during the hearing. He did not comment on Dr. Ford's part of the hearing -
https://wapo.st/2OWj2ph
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote on Kavanaugh's nomination on Friday morning. The full Senate could start procedural votes on Kavanaugh on Saturday, setting up a final vote early next week -
https://politi.co/2OTiws9
The American Bar Association called for an FBI investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh -
https://wapo.st/2OTS9lO
Fox News fired Kevin Jackson, a contributor who called Brett Kavanaugh's accusers "lying skanks" during a Twitter tirade on Thursday -
http://bit.ly/2P0t1Ks
Someone with a House of Representatives internet address doxxed Senators Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee and Lindsey Graham on Thursday, posting their home addresses and personal phone numbers on Wikipedia -
http://bit.ly/2OX0WUj
President Trump postponed his meeting with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein until next week -
https://cnb.cx/2OW2jCB
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the world is at "the dawn of a new day" in dealing with the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear arsenal -
https://nyti.ms/2OXFCOb
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was accused by federal regulators of making false statements to mislead investors. The accusations could force him out of his company -
https://nyti.ms/2OV9QBB
The White House is set to release a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement that does not include Canada -
https://nyti.ms/2OXGG4D
The House Intelligence Committee is preparing to release dozens of transcripts from their now-closed investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election -
https://politi.co/2OXJI9a Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg says she is "really turned on" by the #MeToo movement -
https://abcn.ws/2OXNsaC ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1542 - Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo of Portugal arrives at what is now San Diego, California.
1779 - Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding John Jay.
1787 - The Congress of the Confederation voted to send the newly-written United States Constitution to the state legislatures for approval.
1892 - Mansfield University was the home team for the first night football game against Wyoming Seminary. The contest at Smythe Park in Mansfield, Pa., was called off at halftime because the electrical lighting was inadequate.
1912 - Corporal Frank S. Scott of the Army becomes the first enlisted man to die in an airplane crash.
1920 - A grand jury indicted eight Chicago White Sox players for throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.
1928 Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory, discovering what later became known as penicillin.
1982 - The first reports appear of deaths in the Chicago area from Extra-strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. Seven people died and the unsolved case resulted in tamper-proof packaging for consumer products.
2008 - Congressional negotiators and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson agreed on a $700 billion banking industry bailout plan.
Policy News
Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report Weekend EventOutdoors Report--Tribune:Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke gets firsthand look at why Zion and other national parks need billions more for upkeep--Tribune: Access to Zion Narrows 'for sale'? Private landowner posts 'no trespassing' in world-famous route; hiking perm...
Salt Lake City, Lyft, GREENbike, UTA challenge residents to 'Ditch your car' for 30 days Ridesharing has already changed the way Americans depend on owning a car and how we get around cities but now it's time to take an even bolder step toward creating a new future of mobility....
Rep. Love passes 5th House bill in 115th Congress By an overwhelming bipartisan majority, Rep. Mia Love's bill to give Congress better oversight into the financial services provided to state sponsors of terrorism passed the House of Representatives....
Treasurer Damschen announces record-breaking Permanent State School Fund distribution to Utah schools Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the Permanent State School Fund will make the largest-ever distribution to Utah schools next year....
Nuclear firm with Utah ties selects manufacturer NuScale Power, a partner with the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems in the development of a small modular nuclear reactor project, has selected Virginia-based BWX Technologies, Inc. to start the engineering work to manufacture NuScale's small modular reactor (SMR)....
More National Headlines
People will credit this Lindsey Graham speech if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed (Washington Examiner)
Feinstein Defends Handling of Ford Letter: 'I Did Not Leak Her Story' (Mediaite)
Trump postpones meeting with Rosenstein until next week (CNBC)
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' addresses, phone numbers released on Wikipedia pages (Washington Times)
Facebook executive shows support for Kavanaugh at hearing for Trump Supreme Court nominee (USA Today)
House Republicans seek new Russia probe documents, reigniting battle with DOJ (NBC News)
Democrat apologizes for fundraising off Kavanaugh allegations (CNN)
NC Sen. Tillis: 'Group Attacking' Kavanaugh Already 'Bought URL' for Next Opposition Website (FOX News)
Kavanaugh accuser's fear of flying comes under scrutiny at hearing (FOX News)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'really turned on' by #MeToo movement (ABC News)
'Exactly Why I Nominated Him': Trump Gives Kavanaugh Positive Review After Hearing (NPR)
Future
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