The video below explores why many conservative Republican legislators in Utah support the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), while groups on the Left such as Alliance for a Better Utah, Occupy Salt Lake and ALEC Welcoming Committee are critical of the organization. Senate President Michael Waddoups, fellow Senators Curtis Bramble and Wayne Niederhauser, and Representatives Brad Daw and Gage Froerer explain their support. KVNU’s Jason Williams raises some concerns and more concerns are explored in a City Weekly article and a leftist website.
Blog Watch: Utah Legislators Defend ALEC
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| 5 | | The video below explores why many conservative Republican legislators in Utah support the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), while groups on the Left such as Alliance for a Better Utah, Occupy Salt Lake and ALEC Welcoming Committee are critical of the organization. Senate President Michael Waddoups, fellow Senators Curtis Bramble and Wayne Niederhauser, and Representatives Brad Daw and Gage Froerer explain their support. KVNU’s Jason Williams raises some concerns and more concerns are explored in a City Weekly article and a leftist website.
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