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Some in GOP return debate to social issues

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:15:36 MDT

Some in GOP return debate to social issues

By STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press

Updated Jun 13, 2013 06:15PM MDT

Washington • A fresh debate has erupted within the GOP over social issues. Republicans in Congress and statehouses across the nation are pressing for restrictive abortion measures just three months after party leaders warned against emphasizing divisive cultural topics. Prominent religious conservatives also are pushing the party to embrace limits on abortion and gay rights as evangelical activists gather in Washington. Several potential Republican presidential candidates appear to be listening...

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Parker: Crisis of faith in government

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:01:06 MDT

Parker: Crisis of faith in government

By Kathleen Parker The Washington Post

Updated Jun 12, 2013 01:01AM MDT

WASHINGTON -- It is reassuring that in the midst of so much government dysfunction, the IRS has resolved the question of when and whether to tax tanning beds under the Affordable Care Act. Do not be concerned about that giddiness you feel. You are not having a nervous breakdown but are suffering a symptom commonly associated with recognition that the absurd has become the accepted norm -- and that you are, in fact, alone. Indeed, the IRS’ tanning ruling comes in the nick of time. Amid ...

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At Safety Net conference, people who escaped polygamy share stories

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:28:03 MDT

At Safety Net conference, people who escaped polygamy share stories

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 7, 2013 05:28PM MDT

As we reported earlier, the Safety Net conference took place all day Friday. Photographer Trent Nelson and I spent the day at the conference and heard people with varying connections to the polygamous community speak about the unique challenges and issues it faces. There was way too much to report on everything that happened, but I’ve included a few highlights below. At the end of the conference Safety Net director Shelli Mecham acknowledged that many of the stories shared Friday represented o...