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Gen X Politicos to Meet
The next Gen X GOP Networking Group event, a “Morning-After-the-Election Breakfast,” will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m., at West Valley City Cracker Barrel (2283 W City Center Court, near the E-Center). RSVP to Mike Winder at mike.winder@winderfarms.com. The Gen X GOP Networking Group was founded in 2006 to encourage friendship and networking between politically active Republicans born roughly between 1961 and 1981. All interested are welcome, and there are no dues or formal program (just pay for your own meal).
Washington Watch
Hatch Reacts to SCHIP Vote
Sen. Orrin Hatch says of the failure of the SCHIP veto override vote: "Although it comes as no surprise, I am extremely disappointed by this vote. Many of us worked so hard to deliver this solid, bipartisan compromise to the President. … I plan to continue my work with my colleagues and the Administration to find some way to bring both sides together to reauthorize CHIP …." (see press release).
Cannon Sustains SCHIP Veto
Rep. Chris Cannon says of his vote to sustain the SCHIP veto: "Perhaps this program can now be reauthorized for truly needy kids instead of adults and people making $80,000 a year like this flawed legislation would have. We could reauthorize the program tomorrow for truly needy kids if we could remove the politics from a serious debate over children's health. We all want all children to have health care. The best way to achieve that goal is by having people keep more of what they earn. Providing a tax break so families could buy private health insurance and ensuring that only worthy medical malpractice cases make it to court would do more than any government program ever could" (see press release); Cannon signs a discharge petition sponsored by Rep. Mike Pence to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine (press release).
Bishop: SCHIP Wasted Two Weeks
Rep. Rob Bishop says of the SCHIP vote: "Well, now that the games are over, we need to reauthorize the SCHIP program with a bill that's properly funded and targets help to poor kids first. We could learn a lot along those lines by watching how the State of Utah runs this program. Hopefully Washington will learn the same lessons. The House completely wasted the last two weeks, playing politics while we all waited for an outcome everyone knew was inevitable and wouldn’t lead to anything good." (see press release); Bishop calls a bill that would designate almost 20 million acres of Western land as wilderness "absurd" and "stunning" and compares the legislation to a Soviet-style land grab (Associated Press).
Matheson: Kids Need SCHIP
Rep. Jim Matheson says of the SCHIP vote failure: "A bipartisan majority stood up for doing what is right [Thursday] -- caring for children. Even though we did not succeed, the well-being of tens of thousands of deserving Utah kids is at stake. The reality is that many children in families with working parents still need us to come together on a plan. They are relying on the adults in their world to make this possible and we cannot afford to let them, or their parents, down" (see press release).
Millard Fillmore and the Mormons
The Saints were so grateful that Fillmore created the Utah Territory and named Brigham Young as governor that they named the new capital Fillmore, and the surrounding county Millard. Even though the capital eventually moved back to Salt Lake City, Fillmore City in Millard County remains a monument of gratitude to the 13th President. (From Mike Winder’s Presidents and Prophets: The Story of America’s Presidents and the LDS Church)
Utah Leads in Genetics
This week's EDCUtah newsletter features an interesting story about Utah's leadership in genetic research and personalized medicine, which was brought to the attention of the world last week when University of Utah researcher Mario Capecchi earned a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. According to Scott Woodward, director of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, “Genetics will be at the core of personalized medicine and Utah will have a huge part in that."
EDCUtah's newsletter also reports on Proctor & Gamble's announcement that the company has selected Box Elder County for the location and construction of its $300 million Family Care manufacturing plant, which will employ approximately 300. Groundbreaking will occur in 2008 and the plant should be in production in 2010.
Jason Perry Profile
The latest issue of "Global Utah," the newsletter of World Trade Center Utah, features a profile on Jason Perry, who joined Gov. Jon Huntsman's cabinet in March 2006 as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, which oversees business development, the Office of Tourism and the Utah Film Commission. Perry also sits on the World Trade Center Utah board.
Today in Political History
October 19, 1781: Britain's Lord Cornwallis surrenders nearly 9,000 troops to American General George Washington at Yorktown in Virginia, signaling the end of the American Revolution. (Source: Perspicuity)
October 19, 1987: "Black Monday" occurs as Wall Street stocks plunge a record 508 points, or 22.6 percent. (New York Times)
Wise Words
“Bad seed is a robbery of the worst kind: for your pocket-book not only suffers by it, but your preparations are lost and a season passes away unimproved.”
-- George Washington (Source: Brainy Quote)
National Politics
Best Stories From …
-- The Hill: "Following the House's failure Thursday to override President Bush's veto of legislation expanding a children's health insurance program, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) vowed to send a similar bill to Bush in two weeks."
-- Roll Call: Columnist Mort Kondracke: "President Bush's approval ratings are still in the low 30s, but White House aides insist that he's now on policy offense across the board. From Iraq to SCHIP to the budget, energy policy, trade, terrorist surveillance, the mortgage crisis and even prescription drug costs and student test scores, top Bush aides say that events are turning in his direction -- and that they are trying to get the word out more effectively. Indeed, there is some truth in what they say."
-- The Politico: "Is he or isn't he? That's the question on the lips of anxious Iowa Republicans, hoping to figure out whether or not their party's national front-runner, Rudy Giuliani, is really competing in the state's caucuses. For skeptics, there's plenty of evidence that the answer is no."
-- Los Angeles Times: Columnist Steven Malanga: "When President Bush's immigration reform bill collapsed this summer ... open-borders advocates warned that the GOP would pay a harsh political price for killing the bill. ... But such commentary is based on an inaccurate picture of the Latino voting public that emerged after the 2004 election and persists today."
Blog Watch
-- UAC Blog posts an October legislative interim recap.
-- At Out of Context, Thomas Burr reports: "I've been pouring over presidential campaign disclosures since Monday yearning to find the crucial details I'm sure all of you are dying to hear. So, here they are: Former Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael D. Zimmerman is a fan of Sen. Barack Obama; the now-private practice attorney gave $1,000 to the Illinois Democrat last quarter. NM Gov. Bill Richardson has a lot of fans in Utah politics; he got financial support from Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, SL Co. Councilman Randy Horiuchi, lawyer Brian Barnard, state Sen. Scott McCoy, and former White House aide Mickey Ibarra. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Ct., spent more than a $1,000 to stay at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Salt Lake City and forked over $726.96 at the Alta Club for dinner and drinks. And, for those of you wondering if KSL's weather department was partisan, wonder no more. Meteorologist Kevin Eubank donated $1,000 to Mitt Romney's campaign."
-- Tim Beagley says he's starting a new project on his Educating Utah blog: "Each week, I will focus on a different part of the [Utah education system] and accept your ideas regarding how that part needs to change. I don't know how far this will go but it's worth a shot. At worst, I will waste a lot of MY time and a little of yours. At best, maybe we can come up with some good ideas."
-- Jesse Harris posts a detailed cost/savings analysis of the proposed voucher program.
Lighter Side
A woman hears from her doctor that she has only half a year to live. The doctor advises her to marry an economist. The woman asks, “Will this cure my illness?” The doctor answers, “No. But the six months will seem like a lifetime.” (The Economist Joke Book, by Jeff Thredgold) Casual Friday
Fishing Report
The general season deer hunt starts Saturday. A cold winter storm is expected, so take care if you are heading out. Wear blaze orange if you are fishing in hunting areas.
Fall leaves are pretty much gone at high elevations in northern Utah but are prime along many of our trout streams. Fish in these streams are aggressive and provide great action. Streamers, small nymphs and Rapalas are working well. Some of our better fall streams include the Green, Provo, Weber, Ogden, Blacksmith, Strawberry, Currant Creek, Huntington Creek, Diamond Fork and the Price River.
Lake trout fishing is peaking right now at Flaming Gorge and Bear Lake. There's still time to get in on the action if you get there quickly.
Strawberry remains hot, with fish hitting most jigs or lures all around the reservoir. Scofield, Jordanelle and many other waters are also very good.
At Lake Powell, smallmouth fishing is great but striped bass action is spotty. If you boat to the top of the lake near the inflows you can still find boiling stripers. More info at Redrock Adventure.
Outdoors Report
-- Utah’s “Playground” star of the show in the Morning News
-- Tribune hits some jumps in Utah’s powder “Playground”
-- Outlook for the deer hunt in the Morning News
-- Tribune on endangered fish released into Virgin River
-- Information about bicycling happenings around the state in the Morning News’ Cycling Notes
-- Take in the view of Ogden Canyon with the Tribune’s Hike of the Week
-- Find out about upcoming events in the Morning News’ Outdoor Notes
-- Check out the Tribune’s Outdoor Notebook and Recreation Roundup for sports and recreation activities this week
-- For the latest wildlife news and information and the fishing report visit the DWR website
New Films
-- Gone Baby Gone: Tribune review
-- Rendition: Tribune review
-- Things We Lost in the Fire: Tribune review
Concerts
-- Naoko Yoshino, harp, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah
-- Orchestra of Sandy City, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
-- Five by Design and Utah Symphony, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall
-- U. Choruses, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall
-- Wasatch Chorale, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
-- The Fourteenth Annual Eccles Organ Festival, Sundays, 8 p.m., through November 4, Cathedral of the Madeleine
-- Organ Recitals, every Saturday, noon, and every Sunday, 2 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall
Theater
-- “My Fair Lady” through October 19, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “42nd Street” through October 20, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “The Batting Cage” through October 20, Pygmalion Productions
-- “The Flying Dutchman” through October 21, Capitol Theatre
-- “Art” through October 26, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “Dracula” through October 27, Academy of Performing Arts
-- “It's Showtime!” through October 27, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “The Mousetrap” through October 27, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “The Tempest” through October 27, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “Twist the Night Away” through October 28, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “Lucky Stiff” through November 3, Draper Historic Theatre
-- “Exposed” through November 4, Plan-B Theatre Company
-- “Harry Botter and the Curse of Dracula” through November 10, Off Broadway Theatre
-- “Little Shop of Horrors” through November 10, Rodgers Memorial Theatre
-- “Once Upon a Mattress” through November 10, Terrace Plaza Playhouse
-- “Spamlet, Where Mystery Meats Comedy” through November 10, Desert Star Cabaret Theatre
-- “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” through November 17, Empress Theatre
-- “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” through November 17, Center Street Musical Theatre
-- “Thoroughly Modern Millie” through November 24, Hale Center Theater Orem
-- “Once On This Island” through November 24, Hale Centre Theatre
Museum Exhibits
-- The Bear River Exhibition through December 30, Utah Museum of Natural History
-- Picturing the West: 19th Century Landscape Photography Exhibition through December 30, Utah Museum of Fine Arts
-- Andy Warhol’s Dream America Exhibition through January 6, Utah Museum of Fine Arts
-- Cinderella: Masks, Magic, and Mirrors Exhibition through March 31, Utah Museum of Fine Arts
-- Minerva Teichert: Pageants in Paint Exhibition, through May 26, Brigham Young University Museum of Art
Et Cetera
-- Gallery Stroll, Friday, 6 – 9 p.m., downtown
-- Downtown Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through October 20, 8 a.m., Pioneer Park
-- Utah Shakespearean Festival, through October 27, Cedar City
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