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At quiet Salt Lake shareholder meeting, Goldman works on its image

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:46:35 MDT

At quiet Salt Lake shareholder meeting, Goldman works on its image

By Paul Beebe The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 23, 2013 10:46PM MDT

In an otherwise routine shareholder meeting in Salt Lake City, Goldman Sachs on Thursday released a report detailing actions the Wall Street firm has taken to improve its business practices after a series of embarrassing missteps that stained its reputation in the aftermath of the financial crisis. CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced publication of the report, which makes 39 recommendations for change, covering client service, financial products it sells and employee incentives. The changes were impl...

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News roundup: U.S. government admits four Americans killed in drone strikes

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:11:37 MDT

News roundup: U.S. government admits four Americans killed in drone strikes

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 23, 2013 07:11AM MDT

Huntsman's new Utah venture. Winder won't seek another term in West Valley. Obama admits drones killed four Americans Happy Thursday. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has set up a new political action committee based in the Beehive State. The Red Rock PAC will give him a way to raise money to travel and speak about issues dear to his heart as he considers another presidential run in 2016. "For this year and next year, it will be more about talking about the issues that really matter, presenti...

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Tensions mount as Salt Lake school board talks tax hike

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:22 MDT

Tensions mount as Salt Lake school board talks tax hike

By Ray Parker The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 21, 2013 11:01PM MDT

Budget discussions got so contentious Tuesday night, one Salt Lake City School District board member left the meeting. Tiffany Sandberg asked to be excused after board member Michael Clara continued to ask questions about the budget, yet none of the other members seemed to understand his point. Clara said he wants greater transparency involving district business, especially as he considers a vote on whether to increase taxes. The disagreement during Tuesday’s board meeting was the latest in a ...

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Goldman, Zions take Salt Lake City stage this week

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:20 MDT

Goldman, Zions take Salt Lake City stage this week

By Paul Beebe The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 20, 2013 06:03PM MDT

When it comes to local news about banking, it’s not likely to get more rousing than what happens in Salt Lake City later this week. In a first on Thursday, Goldman Sachs, the giant New York investment bank, beginning at 9:30 a.m. will hold its annual shareholder meeting at its offices at 222 S. Main St. Leading the show will be Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein, one of the most powerful — and highly paid — bankers on Wall Street. On Friday beginning at 1 p.m., Zions Bancorp will stage its annual...

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MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:32 MDT

MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

New York • Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay. Commissioner Bud Selig and MLB executive vice president Joe Torre say they still can’t commit to expanded replay for next year. Torre hopes to have proposals by the August owners’ meeting. Replay has been in place for potential home run calls since August 2008. Selig initially wanted to add trap plays and fair/foul ca...

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West Valley City meets with Latino leaders after racial profiling allegations

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:37:38 MDT

West Valley City meets with Latino leaders after racial profiling allegations

By pamela manson The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:37AM MDT

West Valley City • Latino leaders will provide “cultural competency” training for police officers and the city will translate a complaint form into Spanish and other languages as part of an effort to build trust between the minority community and law enforcement. In addition, the community leaders will arrange meetings where West Valley City police officers and city officials can talk with residents. The plan was reached Wednesday in a 3½-hour closed-door meeting between West Valley City officia...

Millard County residents plea with school board to keep gyms

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:38:24 MDT

Millard County residents plea with school board to keep gyms

By DJ Summers | The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 14, 2013 11:38PM MDT

Delta • In this rural Utah town, there isn’t a Gold’s Gym on every corner. Kids work out at the school or county gym, building roads toward athletic scholarships or away from grim realities. “A lot of these kids don’t come from great homes,” said Luke Beckstrom, a volunteer junior high wrestling coach. “I have kids come to meets with no food. For some of them, programs like this are the only thing going to keep them out of jail.” The fear of losing the gyms led community activists to a file law...

News roundup: White House blames Romney for Benghazi 'politicization'

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:14:57 MDT

News roundup: White House blames Romney for Benghazi 'politicization'

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 06:14AM MDT

White House, Dems push back in Benghazi probes. 62% of Shurtleff donors tied to controversial industries. Special counsel to investigate Swallow. Happy Monday. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney says it was former presidential candidate Mitt Romney that started the GOP's politicization of the Benghazi terrorist attack and charges Republicans just want to fan the flames instead of look at how things have changed since. [TPM] [Time] -> Meanwhile, continuing the push back, Senate Majority Wh...