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| The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to [email protected] Situational Analysis - January 13, 2021It's Wednesday already. It's also National Korean American Day, commemorating the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903 and their many contributions to this nation. Congresswoman Cori Bush has introduced H.Res. 25, which invokes Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and would initiate investigations for removal of the members of Congress who "attempted to overturn the results of the elected and incited a white supremacist attempted coup." She has 47 co-sponsors. TICK TOCK6 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021) Today At Utah PolicyNews at the US Capitol, COVID and Capitol/capitol/capitalBy Holly Richardson Impeachment and censure and Amendments, oh my - Today, as the news changes almost faster than we can type, here are three things to look for: The U.S. House will begin debate today on a single charge of impeachment: "incitement of insurrection." As of Tuesday, five House Republicans said they will support impeachment: Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, New York Rep. John Katko, Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington. No House Republicans supported Trump's first impeachment.Military Joint Chiefs issue statement condemning 'sedition and insurrection' at U.S. Capitol By Holly Richardson The Joint Chiefs of Staff for the U.S. military issues a memo to all service members, reminding them that the "violent riot" in D.C. was a direct assault on Congress, the Capitol and our Constitutional process. They reminded service members that Joe Biden was duly elected and will become their Commander in Chief. on January 20.Guest Opinion: Forget the 25th Amendment. Focus on the 14th. By John English As of Tuesday, January 12, six days have transpired since the President of the United States incited an angry mob to storm the Capitol, with many proffering chants to kill Vice-President Mike Pence. If Pence won't invoke the 25th Amendment over that, nothing will. The current path being explored for removing Donald Trump from office is impeachment. The House has already prepared an article. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News He sued his school for silencing him. Here's why the Supreme Court may force him to end his fight The shepherd of Juarez America's leaders must have the courage to ask this question 21 things to look forward to in 2021 Utah pharmacy owner charged with receiving illegal hydroxychloroquine shipment from China University of Utah President Ruth Watkins moving on after 3 years Sen. Mitt Romney: Elected officials must denounce violence ahead of Biden inauguration House approves resolution urging Mike Pence to help oust President Trump; impeachment next Our politics are not polarized, they're partisan - which could be worse Conservatives are running out of social media options. Is it a violation of their free speech rights?Salt Lake Tribune John Curtis in anguish over whether to support impeachment of Trump Boogaloo group planning Sunday armed rally at Utah Capitol Utah health care leaders declare systemic racism a public health crisis Utah social workers often must rely on government assistance and second jobs to get byOther SLC educator who died from COVID-19 remembered (FOX 13) Local Proud Boys leader advises against attending Utah State Capitol demonstrations (FOX 13)COVID Corner Utah reports 26 more deaths; Biden official warns it will 'get worse' Dr. Fauci warns Covid variant found in South Africa could pose threat to antibody drugs (CNBC) Trump's abrupt shift on Covid shots may sow more chaos (Politico) COVID-19 rollout plan will change now. Here's how (Deseret News) The U.S. is seeing record low flu cases because of COVID-19 measures, CDC says (Deseret News)National HeadlinesOpinion: Mike Pence Comes Through for America (Wall Street Journal) Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump (BBC News) McConnell is said to be pleased about impeachment, believing it will be easier to purge Trump from the G.O.P. (New York Times) Impeach Donald Trump, start Senate trial without delay (USA Today) YouTube Suspends Trump's Channel for at Least Seven Days (New York Times) Military Joint Chiefs condemn 'sedition and insurrection' at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security (CNN) Trump and Pence signal president won't resign or be removed (Los Angeles Times) Lawmakers are testing positive for Covid-19 after the Capitol lockdown (Vox) House Votes 223-205 to Call on Pence to Strip Trump of Power (New York Times) House approves resolution calling to remove Trump by 25th Amendment (Axios) McConnell leans toward convicting Trump (Axios)Policy NewsSL Chamber introduces 2021 legislative prioritiesThe Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2021 legislative priorities. It was the first policy summit to present a framework for both short- and long-term goals of Utah's business community for the coming legislative season. Curtis, colleagues introduce concurrent resolution to condemn and censure Trump Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and Republican colleagues introduced a concurrent resolution to censure the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, for attempting to unlawfully overturn the 2020 Presidential election and for violating his oath of office on January 6th, 2021.Mitt Romney names Liz Johnson as new Chief of Staff U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has named Liz Johnson to serve as his next Chief of Staff. A 12-year veteran of the U.S. Senate, Johnson has served for the past two years as the senator's Communications Director. Matt Waldrip, a longtime Romney aide who ran his 2018 Senate campaign and served as Chief of Staff since January 2019, is departing the Senate office for a new position outside government.Rowland Hall wins international marketing award for 'How to Talk to Kids about Race' podcast Rowland Hall, Utah's oldest independent coeducational college-preparatory day school, won a silver 2020 InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Award this week for "How to Talk to Kids about Race," the third episode of the school's princiPALS podcast. This is Rowland Hall's fifth Brilliance Award since 2017.Sandy among top 20 booming U.S. suburbs with most newly built apartments The pandemic brought a newfound appreciation for suburban America, especially among renters working from home. With more apartment-dwellers embracing life outside of the big cities, RentCaf, a nationwide apartment search website, wanted to see which suburbs are well equipped to receive new residents. Business HeadlinesModerna and Uber Teaming Up on Coronavirus Vaccine Awareness Push (Motley Fool) Pet food recall expanded after more than 70 dogs die (CBS News) Stock futures little changed as Wall Street awaits clarity from Washington (CNBC) Urban Outfitters shares tumble on disappointing holiday sales, retailer taps Harrington as CEO (CNBC)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1128 - Pope Honorius II recognizes the Knights Templar 1832 - American author Horatio Alger is born. 1842 - A British army doctor reaches a sentry post in Afghanistan, the sole survivor of a massacre of 4,500 soldiers and 12,000 camp followers trying to withdraw through the Khyber Pass. 1850 - Charlotte Ray is born. She became the first Black female lawyer and the first woman admitted to the bar in Washington, D.C. 1885 - Alfred C. Fuller, who founded the Fuller Brush Company, is born. 1898 - Juanita Brooks is born. She became a famed historian best known for her research on the Mountain Meadows Massacre. 1907 - Sabine Zlatin is born. During World War II, Zlatin and her husband rescued children from intern camps and eventually established a home for refugees. However, in 1944, Klaus Barbie and Nazi soldiers captured all 44 children and adults who lived and worked there except Zlatin and killed them. During a war crimes trial in 1987, Zlatin testified against Barbie. 1910 - The world's first public radio broadcast occurred from the Metropolitan Opera House. 1926 - Melba Lison is born. She became a self-taught jazz trombonist and was a member of Dizzy Gillespie's tour of the Middle East in 1956. 1929 - Wyatt Earp dies peacefully in Los Angeles at age 80 1941 - James Joyce dies at age 58. 1950 - Soviets boycott United Nations Security Council Meeting. 1966 - Lyndon Johnson appoints Robert Weaver as the head of HUD, making him the nation's first Black cabinet member. 1968 - Johnny Cash performs at Folsom Prison. 1970 - Shonda Rhimes is born. 1981 - Barbara Sonntag of Colorado sets the American speed crocheting record of 4,412 stitches in 30 minutes, or approximately 147 stitches per minute. 1982 - A plane crashes into the Potomac River, less than a mile from the end of the runway, killing 78 people. 1990 - Douglas Wilder of Virginia becomes the nation's first Black governor 1999 - Michael Jordan retires for the second time.Wise Words"We obey the current law and use peaceful means to change it.We peacefully accept the results of elections. We will not participate in the violence threatened by those disappointed with the outcome. In a democratic society we always have the opportunity and the duty to persist peacefully until the next election." ~Dallin H. Oaks Lighter SideLighter SideA politician was a guest speaker at the golf club dinner. As the politician stood up to speak, a few of the men saw it as an opportunity to sneak off to the bar. An hour later, with the politician still talking, another man joined them. "Is he still talking?" they asked him. "Yes," the other man answered. "What on Earth is he talking about?" "I don't know. He's still introducing himself." Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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