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Aug 29, 2018

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Full Committee Roundtable Discussion on Department of Interior Reorganization

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. (MDT) at Weber County Commission Chambers, the Committee on Natural Resources will hold a roundtable discussion titled, How Will the Department of Interior Reorganization Benefit Utahns?

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Lice Clinics of America Launches OneCure™, an innovative at-home device using technology developed by U of U Scientists to Treat Head Lice

Lice Clinics of America will also kick off a screening initiative for Head Lice Prevention Month in September

USDA Announces Assistance to Pecan Growers Affected by 2017 Weather Events

“With Sport Clips, the Red Cross and St. Baldrick’s joining forces during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we hope to spread the word about the importance of blood donations, especially for children fighting cancer,” said Amanda Palm, communications manager for Sport Clips. “Offering a free haircut is our way of saying thank you to blood donors everywhere.”

Statement of Secretary Perdue on U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement

(Washington, D.C., August 27, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding the announcement on trade between the United States and Mexico:

Aug 28, 2018

Best Labor Day Deals & Sales

• Treadmills are the best items to buy in September, relative to the rest of the year. 
   
• 2018’s 10 best Labor Day deals are:

1. Whirlpool Dishwasher – 43.40% off

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