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URGENT: Immediate action required to pass Utah HB 49S1 (without amendments)
IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM/HER TO PASS HB 49-SUBSTITUTE-1 WITHOUT AMENDMENTS. HB-49-SUBSTITUTE-1 "FIREARMS REVISION" will be voted on…
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Political party CAUCUSES are COMING in March!
Why is your caucus important? Because those who attend these caucuses will elect delegates to county and state conventions, as well as precinct officers. So to have any influence…
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Android Guy Weekly: Is Cellular More Secure than WiFi?
As smartphones are getting faster, we're able to do more with them. In fact, many of us are phasing out the use of traditional computers for their miniature cousins in our…
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Are App Stores Where the Real Money Is? (Editorial)
When Android was first released on the T-Mobile G1 it came with Google's Android Market built in. The Market wasn't the only way to get apps onto your smartphone, but it was the…
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ACTA is more dangerous than SOPA and PIPA combined!
Quote of the Day: "(ACTA is) more dangerous than SOPA. It’s not coming to me for a vote. It purports that it does not change existing laws. But once implemented, it creates a…
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Update for Week 3 of the Utah Legislature from Rep. Brad Wilson
Greetings, We have nearly reached the half way mark for this year's session. By the end of this week, the appropriations sub-committees will be voting to prioritize the funding…
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NewsBusted: Sometimes the news is better communicated with a smile
Isn't satire hilarious?! NewsBusted, starring Jodi Miller, is a comedy webcast about the news of the day, uploaded every Tuesday and every Friday, and it is one of the funniest…
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Utah's Caucus Night just 5 weeks away!
Utah's Caucus Night is quickly approaching! Mark your calender for March 15th @ 6:30pm, and plan on attending your Neighborhood Caucus. Recently, Utah's Caucus system has come…
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63-year-old cartoon describes how "ISM" is killing America
Fun and Facts About America, John Sutherland Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. This Cold War-era cartoon uses humor to tout the dangers of Communism and the…
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Should We Abolish the Department of Homeland Security?
Should we abolish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? I highlight [a few reasons why we should] in my letter to Congress: When the DHS was created the year after 9/11, it…
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Recent Senate and House Votes
STOCK Act - Vote Passed (96-3, 1 Not Voting) This Senate bill would strengthen rules prohibiting lawmakers, Capitol Hill staff and some executive branch officials from using…
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Message from Senator Hatch
Fellow Utahns, It’s no secret that there are those who don’t subscribe to America having a strong national defense. They believe in “soft power” and believe that we should cut…
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Week 3 Legislative Update from Rep. Brad Wilson
Greetings, The end of Week 2 of the legislative session marks an important budget milestone, the passage of base budgets. We use a "base budget" process to help streamline the…
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I just wrote the following letter to Rep. Bishop
The Fed recently announced that it will keep doing more of the same that led to the housing bubble (and subsequent collapse) until the end of 2014. We also learned from the very…
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27 Job Creating, Economy Stimulating Bills Being Blocked by Senate Democrats
Last year President Obama traveled the Nation, claiming he was fighting against a "do-nothing Congress". He was pointing his finger squarely at the House of Representatives --…
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Debate heats up over whether Kagan should participate in Supreme Court’s health care law ruling
With just weeks until the U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, there are new calls for Justice Elena Kagan to recuse herself…
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One Simple Act to Create More Jobs and Revive the Economy
Do you believe corporations have too much influence in Washington? There's one simple way to remove a signficant portion of that influence and revive the economy at the same…
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Message from Rep. Brad Wilson: Upcoming Town Halls
Greetings, Senator Jerry Stevenson and I would like to extend an invitation to a Town Hall meeting in your area. We would enjoy if you could come to this public meeting to hear…
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Message from Senator Hatch
Fellow Utahns, Last Thursday, the Senate, despite my strong opposition, approved the President’s request to increase the debt limit by another $1.2 trillion up to $16.4 trillion…
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Documents prove AG Holder lied, had knowledge of the death of Border Patrol Agent Terry the same day!
This past Friday night, congressional officials received a ‘document dump’ from the Department of Justice concerning Operation Fast and Furious. Contained in the cache of…
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HB 49 Firearm Possession Protection Bill Now Goes to House Floor
Today, House Bill 49 passed in the state House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee by a vote of 10 to 3 . Sponsored by state Representative Paul Ray (R-13), HB 49…
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Message from Ron Paul: Candidate for President of the United States of America
Are you sick of the spending, the deficits, the lost jobs, and the constant assaults on your liberties? If you’re like most folks I know, you’re deeply concerned with the…
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Is Romney backed by Goldman Sachs and other "Bailout Banks"?
The top donor to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs, received over $10 billion in emergency…
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Candidate for U.S. Senate: Dan Liljenquist
I am Dan Liljenquist and I am running for the US Senate because it's time. It's time for a new generation of leaders to step up and tackle the tough fiscal challenges of today…
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Candidate for U.S. Senate: Chris Herrod
I am running for U.S. Senate because it is a critical time for America. We have a small window of opportunity to turn this nation around. Our only chance to avoid economic…
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Candidate for U.S. Senate: Orrin Hatch
Dear Fellow Republican, We see two routes before us in America today. The path to the left screams spend. Because it requires no sacrifice, this path is popular. The path to the…
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Candidate for U.S. Senate: Dale Ash
Dear Utah Republicans, We are engaged in a never-ending war to protect the American vision of individual freedom, individual opportunity, and free enterprise embodied in our…
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Message from Rep. Brad Wilson: The 2012 General Session Begins!
Week One of the legislative session is now in the history books! The first week contains a few formal and ceremonial events that are traditions each year. The Chief Justice of…
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I just sent this letter to the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee asking for their support of HB49
I just wrote the following letter to the members of the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. Please feel free to use it, or any part of it you'd like when…
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Immediate Action Request: Utah Firearm Possession Protection Bill
Today, January 30th, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., House Bill 49 is scheduled to be heard in the state House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. Sponsored by state…
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President Obama just LOST his FIRST EVER Constitutional eligibility hearing!
President Obama was ordered to show up in court to answer the charges brought against him, that he's ineligible to hold the office of President, and therefore cannot appear on…
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Senator Mike Lee on the Protect IP Act
Thank you for your recent letter to Senator Lee regarding S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act. When the Judiciary Committee first received this bill, Senator Lee raised a number of…
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Congressman Bishop on securing our borders, NDAA, TART, Patriot Act, Energy, ...
Dear Friends, As another election year starts I appreciate this opportunity to share with you some thoughts. First let me say, I’m grateful for the chance I’ve been given…
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Message from Bryan Farnsworth, Candidate for 1st Utah Congressional District Representative
Hi, I am Bryan Smith Farnsworth, candidate for the 1st Utah congressional district representative seat. I am a proud Marine Corps veteran and Eagle Scout that is worried that our…
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Does Mitt Romney support taxing the Internet?
Romney Proposed (Then Backed Away From) Plan To Implement “Internet Tourism Tax” On Users Of Online Travel Booking Sites Like Expedia And Travelocity In 2005, Romney Backed Away…
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Senator Hatch on the Keystone Pipeline, Immigration
Fellow Utahns, As you may have heard, President Obama announced that he has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline project, which is expected to create thousands of jobs across the…
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Individual Privacy Victory in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court yesterday unanimously sided with Gun Owners of America in finding that the placement of a Global Positioning Device on an automobile constitutes a “search” for…
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Is Mitt Romney really a Republican?
In the first 2.5 years of his term as Governor, Romney picked Democrats and Independents 75% of the time! July 2005: Romney “Passed Over GOP Lawyers For Three-Quarters Of The 36…
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Where does Mitt Romney stand on Economic Issues?
State spending increased at well over rate of inflation under Romney’s watch, estimated at 24% - more than $5 billion – over Romney’s final three years. Under Romney…
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Where does Mitt Romney stand on Gun Control and Second Amendment Rights?
In 1994 Senate race, Romney backed the anti-gun Brady bill and anti-gun assault weapons ban, saying “I don’t line up with the NRA” and “that’s not going to make me the hero of…
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Where does Mitt Romney Stand on "Gay Rights" and Homosexual Marriage?
Romney endorsed Rep. Barney Frank’s Employment Nondiscrimination Act in 1994. In 1994, Romney called “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy first step toward having gays and lesbians…
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OSG Memo shows Justice Kagan 'significantly involved' in ObamaCare defense, still won't recuse herself
In an article at the conservative Heritage Foundation's "Foundry" blog, Hans von Spakovsky writes: "An internal memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) reveals…
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A day in the life of a four-year-old boy
Since Spencer refused to change his shirt for three days Natalie made him take a bath. Afterwards he dressed himself... That's our kid wearing a swimsuit in January! The floor…
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How does Mitt Romney feel about abortion?
Romney says he "changed his mind" on abortion meeting with Harvard stem cell researcher – Romney claims the doctor said scientists “kill” embryos after 14 days, but doctor later…
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Jason Chaffetz Endorses Mitt Romney
I just got the following email that shows the Chaffetz campaign is endorsing Mitt Romney for POTUS. How do you feel about it? Let us know in the comments. Friend, As you know…
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Message from Ken Sumsion, Candidate for Governor of Utah
Accessing Public Lands - Utah’s Financial Future Gaining access to our public land resources is one of my top priorities. Why do I think it’s so important? Let me explain…
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Come meet David Kirkham, Candidate for Governor of Utah
David Kirkham is holding a campaign kickoff party and would like you and your family to attend. Date: Saturday, January 21st Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Kirkham…
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Message from Gary Herbert, Candidate for Governor of Utah
As your Governor, I am looking forward to an exciting year for the state of Utah. We have many reasons to be proud and grateful as a state, and I am honored to serve as your…
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Message from Senator Hatch
Fellow Utahns, Two week ago, I joined 34 of my Senate colleagues in filing a friend of the court brief with the Supreme Court outlining the unconstitutionality of ObamaCare. We…
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Save Power With This Minimalistic Theme: Black Exodus
Black Exodus is a flashable theme that gives your colorful Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -based smartphone or tablet a minimalistic, monochromatic look. The theory being that…