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Governor's statement on Planned Parenthood lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 29, 2015) - Aimee Edwards, spokeswoman for Gov. Gary R. Herbert, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit:

“The governor stands by his actions and looks forward to responding to Planned Parenthood’s claims in court. Today’s procedural action does not deter Governor Herbert’s resolve to carry out his directive.”

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Sept. 29, 2015

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What She Saw Changed Her Mind About Getting an Abortion

As a debate over Planned Parenthood brews on Capitol Hill, one mother shares her story about why she turned her back on abortion.

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Lee Introduces National Labor Relations Board Reform Bill

WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation that would strip the National Labor Relations Board of its power to prosecute and adjudicate labor disputes. The “Protecting American Jobs Act” would transfer the power to hear labor disputes to federal courts. The NLRB would retain the power to conduct investigations, but would not be allowed to prosecute them.

Hatch Rejects Shutdown, Calls for Smart Approach to Holding Planned Parenthood Accountable

Statement on Planned Parenthood lawsuit

Aimee Edwards, spokeswoman for Gov. Gary R. Herbert, issued the following statement:

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Monday, September 28, 2015

Sept. 28, 2015

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Boehner Challenger Mark Meadows Does Not Feel 'Vindicated' After Speaker Resigns

"This has never been about me," Meadows told The Daily Signal exclusively on Sunday, vowing that he will not personally seek a leadership position.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

September 28, 2015 - October 3, 2015

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

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

Monday, September 28

6:35 a.m. Fox Business interview with Maria Bartiromo

Location: Fox Business Studios

10:00 a.m. Business Development Meetings

Location: New York City

September 25, 2015

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life."

--Abraham Lincoln