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Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Sept. 23, 2015

News

Here's the Face of the 20-Week Abortion Ban Debate

Meet 3-year-old Micah, who survived after being born at 22 weeks. His parents are pushing lawmakers to ban most abortions after 20 weeks.

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USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015.  The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.

Unreal: Governor Herbert To Welcome Hate Into State With Open Arms 
HRC slams decision by Utah Governor to participate in the World Congress of Families’ gathering in Salt Lake City this October

Interior Department Announcement Changes Nothing

WASHINGTON – The US Fish and Wildlife service announced that the Greater Sage Grouse does not warrant specific protection under the Endangered Species Act for only the next 5 years. Representative Rob Bishop offered the following statement:

Hatch Reacts to Greater Sage Grouse Decision, Urges Interior to Respect Successful State Conservation Plan

 

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement following the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s announced decision to not extend special protections for the Greater Sage-Grouse under the Environmental Protection Act.

 

Statement in response to greater sage-grouse decision

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 22, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement  regarding the greater sage-grouse decision announced today:

Lee Investigates Health Insurance Mergers

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights hearing today, examining the impact of recent health insurance company mergers on consumers.
 
“While vibrant competition in every industry is important to our economy, consumers and policy makers pay special attention when healthcare is involved,” Lee said in his opening statement.
 

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Sept. 22, 2015

Commentary

The Pope Is at Odds With Liberals, Too. Just Don't Expect the Media to Report It.

When it comes to Pope Francis, the media are quick to pick up on his more liberal views—and are mostly silent about his views on abortion and gay marriage.

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