State and National

June 28, 2014

How Many Uninsured Americans Is Obamacare Actually Helping?

United States Fish and Wildlife Service                                National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NEWS RELEASE

June 27, 2014

Contacts: Gavin Shire (FWS), (703) 358-2649,gavin_shire@fws.gov

Connie Barclay (NOAA), (301) 427-8003,connie.barclay@noaa.gov

June 30, 2014

Lee Reacts to Hobby Lobby Decision

WASHINGTON - In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled today that the federal government cannot force closely-held businesses to violate sincerely held religious beliefs in order to comply with the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act.  Senator Lee released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling to protect religious liberty:

Most in Surge of Child Border Crossers Aren’t Leaving, Authorities Say

Of the more than 24,000 unaccompanied children who entered the United States illegally last year, most haven’t left — even those who were detained.

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June 26, 2014

Interagency Fire News Release

US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Utah Division of Forestry, US Fish& Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs

June 14, 2014

Contact:        Heather O’Hanlon- Bureau of Land Mgt (801) 539-4129

David Eaker – National Park Service  (435)  772-7811

On the Texas-Mexico Border: The View From the Front Line

Daily Signal Senior Contributor Genevieve Wood visited McAllen, Texas, a hot bed of activity in the recent immigration surge on the U.S.–Mexico border.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

June 30, 2014 - July 4, 2014

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”

Monday June 30, 2014

11:00 AM – Washington D.C. conference call, wildfire season outlook

Location – Governor’s Office

4:15 PM – Video, film memories of Larry H. Miller

Location – Governor’s Office

Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Capitol for a Day - Northern Utah

Marriage Should Not Be Redefined Under the 14th Amendment

For the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the federal Defense of Marriage Act last year, a federal circuit court ruled on marriage.

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USDA Designates 2 Counties in Utah as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

With Assistance to Producers in Colorado

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Duchesne and Uintah counties in Utah as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.