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Just over half of Utahns say tariffs are a good foreign policy tool
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
A slim majority of Utahns says they think the use of tariffs on goods imported from other countries as a foreign policy tool is a good idea.
So, about our job approval polls...
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
"What's up with your new approval rating polls? They seem lower than most past polls," is a common refrain we've heard from several Utah politicos since we unveiled the first batch of results in July.
Poll: Dabakis leading SLC Mayor's race; Cox and Huntsman frontrunners in 2020 gubernatorial contest
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Former Sen. Jim Dabakis has a double-digit lead in the race to replace Jackie Biskupski as Salt Lake City Mayor according to a new survey.
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Motown showdown. The second night of Democratic presidential debates featured a lot of attacks on former vice president Joe Biden. Cory Booker and Tulsi Gabbard had good nights, but there weren't any breakout moments [Politico].
Pay attention to this. President Donald Trump holds his first campaign rally since the "send her back!" chant on Thursday night [AP].
Congressional Republicans brace for a wave of retirements. So far, five GOP House members said they won't be returning next year. There are fears that some of the most vulnerable Republicans could decide to call it quits before the 2020 election [Politico].
North Korea. Leaders said they test-fired a new multiple rocket launcher system that could enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there [AP].
Markets. As expected the Fed cut rates for the first time since 2008 in an effort to stave off a possible economic downturn [CNN].
Prescription drugs. The Trump administration is considering a proposal to make it easier to import prescription drugs from Canada in order to combat rising prices [NYT].
Equifax settlement. So many people opted to take payment as part of the settlement for the Equifax data breach that those who signed up will get "nowhere near" the $125 per person initially promised [WaPo].
Climate. Temperatures in Alaska have been above average every day since April 25. None of the state's weather stations have recorded a temperature below freezing since June 28, the longest streak in at least 100 years [WaPo].
1498 - Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit what is now Venezuela.
1790 - The first U.S. Census showed a population of 3,929,214 people in 17 states.
1834 - Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.
1876 - Colorado is admitted as the 38th state.
1893 - Henry Perky patents shredded wheat.
1911 - Harriet Quimby takes her pilot's test and becomes the first U.S. woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator's certificate.
1914 - The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire at the opening of World War I.
1936 - The Olympics opened in Berlin with a ceremony presided over by Adolf Hitler.
1971 - The Concert for Bangladesh, organized by former Beatle George Harrison, is held at Madison Square Garden.
1981 - MTV begins broadcasting in the U.S. and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
McAdams, Walorski launch bipartisan Congressional What Works Caucus
Representatives Ben McAdams (D-UT) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) launched a new, bipartisan Congressional What Works Caucus to help ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are invested as effectively and efficiently as possible to improve outcomes for children, families and communities nationwide.
Curtis, Neguse introduce bipartisan legislation to study soil health on public lands
This week, Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Joe Neguse (D-CO), members of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced legislation to initiate a study on the state of soil health on public lands.
Volunteers needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference
Volunteers are needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, announced Mayor Jackie Biskupski.
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