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GOP debate could turn into the 'Trump Show.' UTA cancels Japan trip after Trib inquiries. Owens seeks to run against Love again.
Happy Wednesday. The first Republican presidential debate is nearing and it appears that the center podium — usually reserved for the highest polling candidate — may go to someone that Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Scott Walker and others fear: Donald Trump. Despite calls for his withdrawal, Trump says he's staying put, and his appearance at the Aug. 6 debate could thwart a serious discussion of issues that the other GOP candidates say they want. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/will-gop-debate-be-the-trump-show-120447.html?hp=t3_r" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: UTA officials' cancellation of a trip to Japan oddly coincided with inquiries and record requests from The Salt Lake Tribune. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2749573-155/uta-quietly-approves-cancels-japan-trip" target="_blank">Trib]
-> SLC mayoral candidate Jackie Biskupski believes current Mayor Ralph Becker is trying to "attack and distract from the issues" in his criticism of her campaign donations. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2753899-155/becker-accuses-biskupski-of-skirting-campaign" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865633045/Another-PAC-backs-Biskupskis-bid-against-Salt-Lake-City-Mayor-Ralph-Becker.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Democrat Doug Owens hopes to face off against Rep. Mia Love again for Utah's 4th Congressional District. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2752741-155/doug-owens-announces-his-campaign-wants" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632977/Doug-Owens-announces-another-run-for-Congress.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/democrat-doug-owens-will-try-again-beat-mia-love" target="_blank">KUER] [http://kutv.com/news/local/democrat-doug-owens-will-seek-to-unseat-mia-love" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2015/07/21/doug-owens-announces-he-is-taking-on-mia-love-again-for-4th-congressional-district/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6401-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> There's a loophole in how candidates for county office can spend campaign funds — including for things like private vehicles — and Rep. Patrice Arent is sponsoring a bill to fix it. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2754530-155/utah-lawmaker-seeks-to-close-county" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/Steverocks35" target="_blank">Steverocks35: "Trump: I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's Lindsey Graham's number so call him maybe"
-> From @https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC" target="_blank">LindseyGrahamSC: "Probably getting a new phone. iPhone or Android?"
-> From @https://twitter.com/HuntsmanAbby" target="_blank">HuntsmanAbby: "#Kasich roll-out reminds me so much of my dad's four years ago. Same team, same timing, similar strategy. Hope it ends better for him."
Happy Birthday: To state Rep. Eric Hutchings and West Valley City Councilman Corey Rushton.
Tune in: Rep. Brad Wilson, consultant Robert Nardi and Tribune investigative reporter Matt Canham join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about a new study that assesses the four sites for a new prison and the public process going forward. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
In other news: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon on the divine intervention to run for political office. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2754314-155/bagley-cartoon-the-godly-candidates" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly examines the case of Nicola Daugenti, the first Italian World War II prisoner of war to die in Utah, whose final resting place was unknown to relatives until now. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2752928-155/rolly-after-72-years-italian-pows" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Salt Lake County Council approved the sale of land originally intended for the district attorney's office but what will now feature housing complexes. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2753607-155/salt-lake-county-gets-58m-for" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Four Utah cities — Murray, Sandy, Park City and Ogden — will participate in a rain-collecting barrels program. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2753335-155/four-utah-cities-to-distribute-discounted" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kutv.com/news/local/leaders-offer-rain-barrels-to-ease-droubt" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/water-conservation-program-offers-residents-50-gal/28794/E9KfTD-9GU-I9Fomz6S4zA" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://fox13now.com/2015/07/21/4-utah-cities-now-offering-rain-barrels-to-residents-at-40-each/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The director of the FBI said ISIS could be recruiting new members in Utah, among other states. [http://fox13now.com/2015/07/21/fbi-director-says-isis-recruiting-in-every-state-including-utah/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The Utah Food Bank is asking for community help with its shortage of donations at one of the busiest times of the year. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2749488-155/donations-to-the-utah-food-bank" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Summit County may ban wood-burning appliances in an effort to reduce its inversion issue. [http://kutv.com/news/local/summit-county-leaders-consider-permanent-restrictions-on-wood-burning" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> Salt Lake County will host a forum on how local business owners can tap into the global market. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865633031/Salt-Lake-County-hosting-forum-to-expand-local-reach-to-global-market.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Nationally: Presidential hopeful Donald Trump gave out South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's cell phone number during a speech Tuesday in retaliation for Graham's calling Trump a "jackass." [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/07/21/in-exchange-of-fire-donald-trump-has-lindsey-grahams-number/?ref=first-draft" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/07/21/lindsey-grahams-phone-is-still-ringing-now-kelly-ayottes-kids-are-answering/" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/donald-trump-gives-out-lindsey-grahams-cell-phone-number-120414.html?hp=lc2_4" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced his entrance into the 2016 race — making it now 16 GOP candidates in the running. [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/07/21/before-john-kasich-announces-a-campaign-already-in-motion/" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ohios-kasich-poised-to-join-big-field-of-gop-candidates/2015/07/21/28654ce2-2f5a-11e5-97ae-30a30cca95d7_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> President Barack Obama ordered flags at all federal institutions to fly at half-staff to honor the Chattanooga victims. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-orders-flags-to-half-staff-for-victims-of-chattanooga-rampage/2015/07/21/aac952a6-2fdb-11e5-8353-1215475949f4_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Obama appeared "The Daily Show," speaking about the Iran deal and offering an executive order against Jon Stewart's retirement. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/us/politics/obama-pokes-fun-at-critics-of-iran-deal-on-the-daily-show.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/president-obama-jon-stewart-the-daily-show-120428.html?hp=r4_4" target="_blank">Politico]
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