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Huntsman: ‘Political extremism’ prompts scandals

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:01:03 MDT

Huntsman: ‘Political extremism’ prompts scandals

By Thomas Burr and Matt Canham The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 19, 2013 01:01AM MDT

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says the nation’s polarization is leading to the types of scandals tarring Washington lately, including the IRS scrutiny of tea party groups, the Justice Department’s seizing of Associated Press phone records and the eight-month-long investigation into the Benghazi terrorist attacks. “The events we’re seeing playing out are in fact, to my mind, an extension of political extremism. The politicization of governance,” Huntsman said last week in the inaugural XM-Sirius...

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Huntsman to help launch monthly radio show

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:03:48 MDT

Huntsman to help launch monthly radio show

By Thomas Burr The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 11:03PM MDT

Washington • Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is helping to launch a monthly radio show aimed at helping bridge the deep political divide in Washington. Huntsman is joining Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for a town-hall style talk show on Wednesday on Sirius XM Radio as part of the bipartisan group No Labels’ effort to find common ground among political leaders. “The partnership between Sirius XM radio and No Labels is yet another important step in the process of broadening the national conversation ar...

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Utah faith leaders bless the hands that heal

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:15:24 MDT

Utah faith leaders bless the hands that heal

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

Updated May 7, 2013 12:15PM MDT

Healing hands got a helping hand Monday as faith figures from across Utah’s religious landscape blessed those who draw the blood, insert the IVs and otherwise care for patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. A Catholic priest, Mormon chaplain, Buddhist monk, Jewish rabbi, Protestant minister and New Thought minister did the honors, blessing nurses, volunteers and other caregivers at the east-bench Salt Lake City hospital. The “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony also included a Native American s...

Eleven Utah educators honored with Huntsman awards, cash

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:24:28 MDT

Eleven Utah educators honored with Huntsman awards, cash

By lisa schencker The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 6, 2013 07:24AM MDT

Jody Duffy Brings didn’t think she was ready to be a teacher. She was in her mid-20s, still working to get her teaching certificate and had little experience. Still, when a Utah Catholic school had an opening, her father bet her $5 that if she interviewed for the position she’d get it. Sure enough, she soon owed her dad the cash. Nearly 30 years later, Brings is one of the most beloved teachers at her school, Salt Lake City’s Bryant Middle. She’s one of 11 educators this year to win Huntsman A...