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| 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 lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - October 23, 2020Welcome to Friday. Rest up this weekend for the last full week of the 2020 election. TICK TOCK11 days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020) Today At Utah PolicyFossil fuels are bridge to a carbon-free worldBy LaVarr Webb Pres. Trump and Joe Biden clashed vigorously over climate change and fossil fuels in the presidential debate Thursday evening. Trump defended the oil and gas industries, while Biden said he would phase out fossil fuels. In reality, validity exists in both of their positions. I firmly believe that fossil fuels will, in fact, be phased out, as Biden said. But not because of harsh regulations and mandates. It will occur because of advanced technology, innovation and because the market will demand clean energy.Webb's Wrap: A substantive debate . . . The era of big government . . . Let's wear masks! By LaVarr Webb Thursday's presidential debate was a lot better than I expected. Plenty of heated exchanges occurred, but Trump managed to stay in control and avoid being boorish. That, alone, was a victory for him. If Trump acted that way all the time, he would not have alienated so many mainstream Republicans and moderates. He seemed to have actually listened to his advisors in his debate preparation. He was several notches cooler than usual.Friday change of pace: The swallows are gone By LaVarr Webb I knew autumn was closing in fast when, suddenly, the swallows were gone. I'm not exactly sure when they disappeared. I know it was still relatively warm when, in the back of my mind, something seemed out of place in the evenings. I then realized the swallows were missing. We really love the swallows, even though they can be noisy and they make messes nesting in our shop and hay barn. But they keep the mosquito and bug population well in check. We have hardly any mosquitos, even with a lot of standing water. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Jay Evensen: It's 2020, so why am I still getting robocalls? Editorial: Mike Pence, you can break the stimulus logjam in the Senate Wildfire risks may instigate power blackouts in 2 Utah communities Though jobless claims still high in Utah, officials see hope as more seeking work Blocking content on social media may actually draw more attention to it 'I don't know what to do anymore': Utah breaks yet another COVID-19 record School board member accuses colleagues of 'unlawful behavior, discrimination' and violating open meeting laws Utah Debate Commission didn't agree to skip question about masks as A.G. Sean Reyes claimed in debate Sen. Mike Lee praises Amy Coney Barrett, rips Democrats' 'performance art' in hearings Poll: Voters concerned about election results being accepted by Trump, BidenSalt Lake Tribune Sen. Mike Lee calls Democratic protest of Supreme Court vote 'pious pearl-clutching' Utah governor said crowded hospitals 'should cause us all alarm,' as state breaks record for new casesOther Tooele County considers joining brief supporting inland port (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) Utah 'Trump Train' trend to continue this week in latest parade-style event (St. George Spectrum)National HeadlinesTrump, Biden lob attacks during final debate that previews home stretch to election (The Hill) Trump Grills Biden On Fracking. Biden Tells Him To Prove It With Video; Trump Does Just That. (Daily Wire) Can We Trust the Polls? (New Yorker) Video: Jason Whitlock sits down with Pres. Trump (Outkick) Timeline for coronavirus relief package vote slips despite progress in talks (Roll Call) Biden's court commission draws ire of court-packing critics and supporters (Roll Call) Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated? (NPR) Meet your (Chinese) Facebook censors (New York Post) Ice Cube Gets It -- Almost (Townhall) Debate Flashback: Obama's Russia Zinger Didn't Age Well (RealClearPolitics) The fight is for democracy (Vox) Amy Coney Barrett Will Be Confirmed Because Kavanaugh Battle Taught GOP To Stop Getting Played By Democrat Dirty Tricks (Federalist) Joe Biden (sort of) addresses Hunter Biden accusation (Washington Examiner) There Is No Debate: Trump Trounces Biden on Foreign Policy (Newsweek) Trump Thinks He's Found Biden's Greatest Vulnerability (Atlantic) Lawyers who went after Microsoft in antitrust case say DOJ will have a difficult time succeeding against Google (CNBC) FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir (Associated Press) US faces major hurdles for COVID-19 vaccine distribution: Vaccine advisory committee (Yahoo Finance)Policy NewsCasual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 10-22-20Outdoors Report -- KSL.com: Zion National Park reports record-breaking visitation numbers Concerts -- Music Therapy Concert, Friday, 5:30 p.m., Utah State University, 1400 Old Main Hill, Logan-- "Broadway Villains in Concert," Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 North 400 West, CentervilleRomney joins bipartisan letter urging new sanctions on Russia WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) in pressing the Administration to use existing authorities to implement new sanctions on Russia for the poisoning of leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Romney is also a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation that would impose sanctions on Russian officials complicit in the Navalny poisoning and other violations of international law.The First Lady's statement on the passing of Collin Kartchner Utah's First Lady Jeanette Herbert has issued the following statement regarding the death of Collin Kartchner. "Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Collin's death. He was an incredible advocate for our youth and was one of the favorite speakers at our Uplift Families Parent Conferences. He had an immense impact on many families - not only in Utah, but worldwide. Collin taught us to be present, to put down our devices, and to safeguard our children from social media. The entire Hebert family prays for Collin's sweet wife, Elizabeth and their children. We know Collin's legacy will live on through them, and through the countless families he inspired. The governor and I send our sincere condolences at this time."McAdams blasts Owens' comments on Mitt Romney Congressman Ben McAdams called out Burgess Owens for his unwarranted, negative attacks on Sen. Mitt Romney, who Owens has said does not represent Utah's values during recent national news program interviews.Widely-circulated news reports quote Owens as saying, among other things, that "Mitt is not representative of Utah values." In contrast, Romney recently issued a call for a return to civility, saying that politics has moved away from a spirited debate "to a vile, vituperative, hate-filled morass that is unbecoming of any free nation.""I know Sen. Romney, I work with Sen. Romney and to me, no one cares more about Utah families, our state and our country than Sen. Romney. His character and integrity are beyond reproach and I wish more politicians would emulate his public service," said McAdams. "My opponent's attacks on Sen. Romney's faith and family values are offensive and just not what we are about here. Burgess Owens just doesn't get Utah." BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah unemployment rate rises in September, reporting more than 80,000 out of work (Deseret News) Unemployment claims remain high in Utah, report says (Deseret News) New NASA motor contract involves heavy load of work in Box Elder County (Standard-Examiner)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 42 B.C. - Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, dies by suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi. Wise WordsService: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill Lighter SideRoe V. Wade "I cannot stand people who disagree with me on the issue of Roe v. Wade which I believe is about the proper way to cross a lake." -Stephen Colbert Reader's Digest Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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