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Situational Analysis - Nov. 25, 2020

Welcome to Wednesday. We'll be taking off the rest of the week. Have a great Thanksgiving and we'll return to your in-box on Monday.

TICK TOCK

20 days until the Electoral College meets (12/14/2020)
41 days to Utah inauguration day (1/4/2021)
56 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021)
57 days to presidential Inauguration Day (01/20/2021)
101 days to the end of the 2021 Utah Legislature (3/5/21)

Trivia quiz answer

Doug Foxley asked this question: When the late Dan Jones (gone two years but not forgotten) first started polling, who were his two original partners? Hint: One of his original partner's son currently serves in the Utah Legislature. Roger Tew and Jim Barker, two old-timers, got the answer right: Dr. James Mayfield and Dr. Ray Briscoe. Briscoe's son is Rep. Joel Briscoe.


Today At Utah Policy

More expressions of gratitude by Utah leaders
By Staff
(Note: We invited Utah policymakers and other leaders to tell us what they're thankful for.) Senator Ron Winterton, District 26, Roosevelt: I am very thankful for my family. Their love and support brings me joy and motivation in the work that I do in the Capitol. Most importantly, I give thanks to my constituents for their constant support and their ability to provide input for the Legislative process.
images/mugs-300/LaVarr_Webb.jpgWebb Wrap: A thankful attitude will help get us through the pandemic crisis
By LaVarr Webb
There is much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, despite having our lives disrupted by a deadly pandemic. Certainly, the COVID-19 crisis is nothing to be downplayed or minimized. It is the largest catastrophe most of us have experienced in our lifetimes. It is perfectly normal to have a hard time feeling much thankfulness at a time like this. It's natural to feel stress and anxiety when our world has been so altered. No one should feel guilty if they're having a difficult time coping.
images/articles/Ray_Ward.jpgPolicymaker Profile: Getting to Know Raymond P. Ward
By Staff
Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. In this edition we profile Utah Representative Ward, Republican, District 19, Bountiful. Occupation: Family physician. Education: Undergrad at BYU. MD and PhD at University of Washington in Seattle. Residency in Family Practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. Growing up: Bountiful, Utah.

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Policy News

Romney applauds funding for A-10 Aircraft at Hill Air Force Base
SALT LAKE CITY-U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement regarding the United States Air Force announcement that Hill Air Force Base has been awarded a contract of $185,700,000 for the A-10 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) Legacy VII, which will support the repair and maintenance of A-10 aircraft.
Eleanor Roosevelt luncheon to feature Jena Griswold
The Utah Democratic Party's 27th Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Luncheon is Nov. 30 at noon. It will be a virtual event. Leslie Reberg will receive the Eleanor Roosevelt Award. She is the Chief Deputy Recorder for Salt Lake County and a longtime Democratic activist and organizer. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold will join the celebration as guest speaker. Griswold is Colorado's 39th Secretary of State and the youngest Secretary of State in the country.

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On This Day In History

(From History.com)

1950 - Several feet of snow fall on a single day in the northeast and, combined with hurricane force winds, cause millions of dollars in damage and kill 160 people.

1960 - The Scottish Parliament meets to protect the alleged existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Some young English men were planning to drop homemade bombs into the water to force the creature to the surface.

1963 - Three days after his assassination in Dallas, Pres. John F. Kennedy is laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

1980 - Sugar Ray Leonard regains the welterweight championship when he defeats Roberto Duran in the eighth round.


Wise Words

Virtues: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." Marcus Tullius Cicero


Lighter Side

Not The Hair Salon

An utterly confused woman called our local fire station about getting a haircut. "I'm sorry, you have the wrong number," I said. "Is this the salon near the fire station?" she asked. "No, this is the fire station." "Oh! Are you cutting hair in there now?" -Karen Strand Reader's Digest


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