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GOP offers plan to fight Obama immigration orders, avoid shutdown. Utah Republicans file suit over County My Vote deal. Protests erupt after Ferguson grand jury decision.
Happy Tuesday. House Republican leaders have come up with a plan that will a) satisfy their conservative base by offering short-term funding for immigration enforcement and b) avoid a government shutdown in less than a month. The idea, meant to codify those angry with President Barack Obama's immigration orders, would still allow the GOP to limit the president's actions without leading to a fight over the rest of the federal budget, which currently expires in early December. [http://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/republican-leaders-shutdown-immigration-113149.html?hp=lc2_4" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: The Utah Republican Party has filed a lawsuit over a deal that allows candidates a way to circumvent the party's convention process. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1869071-155/utah-gop-to-sue-over-deal" target="_blank">Trib][http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/4104-utah-gop-set-to-file-suit-against-count-my-vote-compromise" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Utahns gathered outside the federal building in Salt Lake City for a peaceful protest after the grand jury decision was announce in the Ferguson, Mo., fatal shooting. [http://fox13now.com/2014/11/24/utahns-hold-peaceful-protest-in-reaction-to-ferguson-decision/" target="_blank">Fox13][http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865616373/As-Ferguson-verdict-is-read-protestors-in-Utah-decry-shootings-by-local-cops.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Tweet of the day: From https://twitter.com/repjohnlewis">@repjohnlewis: "I know this hard. I know this is difficult. Do not succumb to the temptations of violence. There is a more powerful way."
-> From https://twitter.com/katespencer">@katespencer: "So basically Wilson is not indicted but social media is."
Happy Birthday: To Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson and Michael Mitchell (formerly of Equality Utah).
In other news: Utah Latinos are joined by the Mexican government in praising President Barack Obama's new immigration reforms. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1867488-155/new-voice-praising-obama-mexican-consul" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Blueprints unveiling plans for Sandy's new city center will transform 1,100 acres into a new downtown with high-rise residential and office towers as well as a renovated South Towne Mall. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1867489-155/sandy-unveils-plan-for-new-city" target="_blank">Trib]
-> If Democrats in Utah want to learn a lesson from the 2014 elections, it's to dominate in Salt Lake County, the only way to grab the votes needed for congressional wins. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/4109-democrats-need-to-do-better-in-salt-lake-county-to-win" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> According to Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City's hi-tech parking system will get "a complete overhaul." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1868044-155/salt-lake-city-to-revamp-troubled" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A federal judge refuses to reconsider the FLDS 'Hobby Lobby' ruling. [http://fox13now.com/2014/11/24/judge-wont-reconsider-flds-hobby-lobby-ruling/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The group "Wasatch Equality" is appealing a judge's decision to toss its lawsuit against Alta's snowboard ban. [http://fox13now.com/2014/11/24/alta-snowboard-ban-appealed/" target="_blank">Fox13]
Nationally: The St. Louis County grand jury decided that police officer Darren Wilson will not face indictment for killing unarmed teenager Michael Brown; the decision led to riots and looting. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/25/us/ferguson-darren-wilson-shooting-michael-brown-grand-jury.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ferguson-grand-jury-does-not-indict-cop-darren-wilson/article/2556625" target="_blank">Examiner][http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/grand-jury-reaches-decision-in-case-of-ferguson-officer/2014/11/24/de48e7e4-71d7-11e4-893f-86bd390a3340_story.html?tid=pm_pop" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> President Barack Obama asked for public calm in the wake of the decision. [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-asks-for-calm-in-ferguson/article/2556627" target="_blank">Examiner][http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-ferguson-statement-20141124-story.html" target="_blank">LATimes][http://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/president-obama-ferguson-michael-brown-darren-wilson-113156.html?hp=rc1_4" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned after receiving pressure from the administration for the struggles of his national security team's response to recent global crises. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/25/us/hagel-said-to-be-stepping-down-as-defense-chief-under-pressure.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/defense-secretary-hagel-under-pressure-submits-resignation/2014/11/24/77e75422-73e4-11e4-a5b2-e1217af6b33d_story.html?tid=pm_pop" target="_blank">WaPost][http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-pushes-hagel-out-lauds-service/article/2556593" target="_blank">Examiner][http://online.wsj.com/articles/chuck-hagel-stepping-down-as-defense-secretary-official-1416839185?mod=WSJ_hp_RightTopStories" target="_blank">WSJ][http://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/chuck-hagel-to-resign-113131.html?hp=t1_r" target="_blank">Politico][http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-chuck-hagel-step-down-defense-secretary-20141124-story.html" target="_blank">LATimes]
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