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Ten Things You Need to Know for Friday - September 5, 2014

Friday, September 5, 2014

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

Ten Things You Need to Know for Friday - September 5, 2014

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September 5, 2014 Exclusive: Liberal Senator Trying to Clear IRS of Wrongdoing

Exclusive: Liberal Senator Trying to Clear IRS of Wrongdoing

A Michigan Democrat is putting the finishing touches on a supposed "investigation" of the IRS scandal that will, in essence, dismiss allegations of tea party targeting.

120 archaeologists urge Congress, President to protect the greater cedar mesa area

120 archaeologists urge Congress, President to protect the
greater cedar mesa area

Experts in southwest archaeology emphasize the importance of
imperiled cultural resources of Cedar Mesa

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September 4, 2014 - Thanks to Common Core, It Takes 56 Seconds to Solve 9+6

Thanks to Common Core, It Takes 56 Seconds to Solve 9+6

Yes, it's come to this: A local TV news station is now airing 'Homework Helper' videos for parents struggling with Common Core requirements.

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September 3, 2014 - War on Kids: Neighbor Begs Government to Shut Child's Lemonade Stand

War on Kids: Neighbor Begs Government to Shut Child's Lemonade Stand

On the corner of Patricia Avenue and San Salvador Drive in a Dunedin, Fla., neighborhood, 12-year-old T.J. Guerrero operates a lemonade stand to raise money for summer activities with his friends and family.

Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to host Utah’s first Operational Excellence Conference

Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to host

Utah’s first Operational Excellence Conference

What:

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Passing of MAyor Dennis Nordfelt

Governor Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement on the passing of Dennis Nordfelt:

“Dennis Nordfelt was an outstanding man and a good friend. Whether it was as a public safety official, mayor of West Valley City, a leader in his church or as a father, he was always working to make life better for the people in his community. He will be missed.

A search for his successor at DABC is underway."