Health care talk in Orem

A recent discussion in Utah County shows why the Democrats' health-care overhaul must be stopped.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:35 am | Loading…

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Visitors center costs add up

News that Congress will dole out $1.6 million toward a visitors center at the mouth of American Fork Canyon should be kept in perspective. About $8 million more is needed.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Residents accept ‘opt-out’

It must be wondered what the trend toward "opt-out recycling" tells us about our culture.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Cyber-survey reliable?

A recent survey in Eagle Mountain must be kept in perspective.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Ethics initiative flawed in plain English

Among the important questions raised by a proposed ethics commission is whether it would be fair to the legislators accused of ethics violations under its terms.

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

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Double-dipping highlights waste

Yet another news story is shining a light on how government bodies waste your money while helping public servants live more of the good life than ever before.

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:35 am | Loading…

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Beehives and Buffalo Chips 11/14

Buffalo Chip to the former Mapleton city controller for her escape to Las Vegas. The problem is that Jeannie Bell is facing felony theft charges for allegedly using city funds to buy stamps and gift cards, then selling them on eBay and pocketing the proceeds. Falling off …

Nov 14, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Bad tasting food tax?

At least some Utah lawmakers want to boost the state sales tax on food back to the same level as other goods. Gov. Gary Herbert hates the idea.

Nov 13, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…

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UCAT choice is tainted

We support William Sederberg's effort to get the Utah College of Applied Technology to rescind the appointment of a president who left under a cloud only two years ago.

Nov 12, 2009 | 12:25 am | Loading…

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