 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 - December 9, 2019Good Monday morning from Salt Lake City.Thanks for subscribing to 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:
Trivia answersFriday's question from Stan Rasmussen was a real stumper. None of our readers were able to identify U.S. Senator Elbert D. Thomas as the Utahn who served on the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission. We'll have a new question on Friday. TICK TOCKDays to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 49 (1/27/2020) Days to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: 56 (2/3/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 85 (3/3/2020) Days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 94 (3/12/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 204 (6/30/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 330 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Most taxpayers would see a cut under latest tax reform proposalBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor A new summary crib sheet on the proposed tax overall bill, to be considered Monday night in the last (it is hoped) Tax Reform Task Force meeting, has a few new numbers in it, but no great surprises from a previous version.  Legislators eyeing $160 million tax cut as part of tax reform packageBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utah GOP legislative leaders are looking to give citizens a $160 million-plus income tax cut next year -- double the size they were talking about just a few weeks ago.  I am Spartacus! - Bernick and Schott on politicsBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott take you behind the latest Utah political headlines.  Guest opinion: Utah's tax reform plan is on the right trackBy Alan K. Ormsby, State Director, AARP Utah AARP Utah has been actively following the Utah Legislature's tax reform hearings and proposed legislation, and we believe that the bill contains a number of constructive provisions to support. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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Other NATIONAL HEADLINESBombshellA trove of documents shows U.S. officials repeatedly lied about the progress of the war in Afghanistan. Authorities made rosy pronouncements that they knew to be false and misled the public [Washington Post]. Impeachment acceleratesThe House Judiciary Committee hears evidence on Monday as they consider articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump [New York Times]. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says a jury would convict Trump in "three minutes flat" over his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate his political rivals [CNN]. No thank youThe White House rejected the latest invitation from the House to participate in the impeachment inquiry [Washington Post]. Russia investigation review report due MondayA Department of Justice report about the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election is expected to reject President Trump's claims that the probe was illegitimate and tainted by political bias. The report will also detail errors made during the investigation [New York Times]. End of year crushHouse Democrats are rushing to avoid a government shutdown, pass prescription drug legislation, and impeach President Trump before the clock runs out on 2019 [Politico]. Trade deal nearHouse Democrats and the Trump administration are getting close to a deal on the revised North American Free Trade Agreement [CNN]. Big jobs reportFriday's jobs report surprised officials as payrolls jumped 266,000 last month, completely surpassing expectations [Bloomberg]. 2020Elizabeth Warren says voters are ready for an all-female presidential ticket next year [AP]. Warren earned nearly $2 million from private corporate and financial legal work over 33 years according to new financial disclosures [Politico]. BannedRussian athletes have been banned from the 2020 and 2022 Olympics, as well as all other international competitions for doping [New York Times]. Trump vs. KimNorth Korea ridiculed President Trump, calling him a "heedless and erratic old man." Trump warned that the country could void their "special relationship" with him following news of the latest test at a missile site [CNN]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News CYBER24 episode 62: 'Tis the season to protect yourself onlineBlack Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday have all come and gone but your online shopping isn't likely over for the holiday season. Besides needing to carefully develop a strategy to handle all the cardboard boxes about to hit your doorstep, it is also the right time to take some important steps to protect yourself from cybercriminals looking to make their holiday season brighter at your expense. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1958 - Retired Boston candy manufacturer Robert H. W. Welch, Jr., established the John Birch Society, a right-wing organization dedicated to fighting what it perceived to be the extensive infiltration of communism into U.S. society. 1974 - White House aide John Ehrlichman testified at the Watergate trial that U.S. President Richard Nixon was responsible for a cover up. 1990 - Solidarity founder Lech Walesa was elected president of Poland. 2000 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt in the Florida presidential vote count. 2008 - Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is arrested on federal charges, including an attempt to sell the US Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Wise WordsWell Adjusted "A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous."Alexander Hamilton Lighter SideDodge This "This will be the first draft Donald Trump can't dodge."- JIMMY KIMMEL Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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