 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 - October 8, 2019Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityThanks for reading Utah's must-read daily political news rundown. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up for our emails.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 28 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 111 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 147 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 266 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 392 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy GOP donors reportedly pushing Romney to primary TrumpBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman reported Monday evening that big Republican donors are pushing Sen. Mitt Romney to launch a primary challenge to President Donald Trump, but Romney believes he can be more effective during an impeachment trial in the Senate.  Trump campaign pressuring McAdams, other vulnerable Democrats, on impeachmentBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor President Donald Trump is aiming to make Rep. Ben McAdams pay politically for coming out in favor of launching an impeachment investigation over his interactions with Ukraine.  Podcast: Utah County Commissioner Tanner AingeBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge joins the podcast to discuss what he's been able to accomplish during his first year in office.  Guest opinion: Congress must help, not harm, rural health careBy Dr. Matthew R. Call, DO, Utah Valley Rheumatology Utah's health care system is in rough shape. We rank 43rd in the nation for the number of doctors per capita. We have the 4th most overworked physicians in America, and we're losing more and more doctors to retirement every year. Many of our counties rank high for premature deaths, and we are suffering a suicide epidemic with few mental health professionals to help.  Join the Salt Lake Chamber to discuss the role of Utah's dual-mission universities By Salt Lake Chamber Join us for the Salt Lake Chamber Education & Workforce Forum: Utah's Dual-Mission Universities on October 30, 2019. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESTrump "got rolled" on SyriaRepublicans in Congress unloaded on President Trump on Monday following his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from northeast Syria. Critics said the move would undermine U.S. national security and give Turkey the green light to wipe out the Kurds [WaPo]. A National Security Council source with direct knowledge of the discussions between President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Trump got "rolled" into the decision to withdraw U.S. troops. The official added Trump "has no spine" [Newsweek]. President Trump appeared to backtrack on Syria following the outpouring of criticism, saying he would "totally destroy and obliterate" Turkey's economy if they do anything he considers "off limits" [Daily Beast]. ImpeachmentA majority of Americans say they endorse the move by House Democrats to open an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Nearly half of all adults say Trump should be removed from office. 28% of Republicans say they favor impeachment while 18% think Trump should be removed [WaPo]. House Democrats are considering taking extreme measures to hide the identity of the anonymous whistleblower from President Trump's allies if they testify before Congress [CNN]. The White House plan to fight the impeachment push in Congress by stalling and counterattacking against Democrats [AP]. House Democrats issued subpoenas to the Pentagon and White House Budget Office as part of their impeachment inquiry [NYT]. Trump's taxesA federal judge dismissed President Trump's challenge to the release of his tax returns to New York prosecutors. The judge ruled Trump's claim of immunity from all criminal investigations is at odds with the Constitution, but an appeals court has blocked the release of the tax records for now [CBS News]. Yikes!The federal budget deficit for 2019 is an estimated $984 billion, which is the highest since 2012 [The Hill]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah receives national recognition for use of data and evidence to improve outcomesAt an event in Washington, D.C, co-hosted by the National Governors Association, Results for America named Utah as one of five Leading States that are effectively using data and evidence to improve outcomes for residents. State of Utah awards L3Harris Technologies contract to build statewide public safety radio system The Utah Communications Authority has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to provide an advanced statewide public safety network for multiple agencies and emergency responders in Utah. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1871 - A massive Chicago fire destroyed more than 17,000 buildings, killed more than 300 people and left 100,000 homeless. 1918 - American Army Sgt. Alvin York almost single-handedly killed 25 German soldiers and captured 132 in the Argonne Forest in France. 1959 - Margaret Thatcher was first elected to the British Parliament as a Conservative representing the North London suburb of Finchley. 1969 - The Days of Rage demonstrations, organized by the Weather Underground, kick off in Chicago. 1982 - Cats opens on Broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000. 1991 - A federal judge in Anchorage, Alaska approved a $1 billion settlement against Exxon for the Valdez oil spill. Wise WordsVision "The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been."Henry Kissinger Lighter SideKiss the Cook "What are you doing? That is literally what they're impeaching you for. Don't say that out loud! That's like if Jeffrey Dahmer showed up in court wearing an apron that said 'Kiss the cook.'"- 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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