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Chaffetz, Love backing Trey Gowdy for majority leader. Ann Romney's new book out. Poll: Love tops Owens by 11 points
Happy Tuesday. California Rep. Kevin McCarthy is likely the next House speaker but the real battle is for who will take over the No. 2 job as majority leader. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/after-boehner-conservatives-must-answer-crucial-question-whos-next/2015/09/28/9aa5d31e-65fe-11e5-8325-a42b5a459b1e_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost] Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah would like to see his friend, Ohio Rep. Trey Gowdy, take the job. "I think one of the great things that needs to happen is bringing in Trey Gowdy," Chaffetz said FoxNews. [http://www.politico.com/blogs/the-gavel/2015/09/jason-chaffetz-says-trey-gowdy-could-be-next-majority-leader-214196" target="_blank">Politico] And Rep. Mia Love today will announce she's backing Gowdy, too. "He is the kind of smart fighter our country needs and the American people deserve," she says.
Topping the news: In a new book, Ann Romney opens up about her battle with MS, her relationship with Mitt and how she got through the tough times. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3002199-155/ann-romney-opens-up-about-battle" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A new poll shows Rep. Mia Love topping challenger Doug Owens by 11 percentage points. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7142-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> The chief prosecutor of former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said the federal government is balking at turning over evidence in the case. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3000412-155/shurtleff-prosecutor-says-feds-balking-at" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637767/Shurtleff-prosecutors-say-feds-are-stonewalling-evidence-requests.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/28/shurtleff-prosecutor-accuses-fbi-justice-dept-of-withholding-evidence-in-corruption-case/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kutv.com/news/local/trial-set-for-ex-utah-attorney-general-in-pay-to-play-case" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> Utah Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gary Herbert for cutting funding, but he stands by his decision. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3000572-155/planned-parenthood-sues-says-utah-guvs" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637764/Utah-Planned-Parenthood-announces-intent-to-sue-Gov-Herbert.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/28/utah-planned-parenthood-taking-gov-herbert-to-court-after-he-blocked-funding/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kutv.com/news/local/planned-parenthood-suing-governor-for-blocking-federal-funds" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://kuer.org/post/planned-parenthood-utah-sues-governor-herbert" target="_blank">KUER] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/planned-parenthood-sues-governor-herbert" target="_blank">ABC4]
Tweets of the day: From http://twitter.com/jermsguy" target="_blank">@jermsguy: "So, let's just go get some of that Martian ice, put it on our North and South poles. Climate change countered."
From http://twitter.com/edstetzer" target="_blank">@edstetzer: "Facebook is down, but work productivity is up 546%, family time is up 743%, and people actually met some neighbors..."
Tune in: Erik Molvar of WildEarth Guardians, Wild Utah Project's Allison Jones and Tribune environment reporter Emma Penrod join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss the U.S. Department of Interior's controversial move not to list the greater sage grouse as an endangered species. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
In other news: Rep. Norm Thurston is looking into cutting Utah's vehicle-safety inspection program. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2987250-155/lawmaker-eyes-dumping-utahs-vehicle-safety-inspection" target="_blank">Trib]
-> An anti-Medicaid expansion effort is flooding Utah lawmakers voice mails and inboxes. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7141-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Utah Transit Authority is accepting applications for a new president/CEO. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3000802-155/have-a-degree-management-experience-apply" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A poll shows that Utah lawmakers don't have public support for moving the state prison. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3001092-155/poll-public-not-behind-utah-prison" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A judge, police and an attorney answered questions for Salt Lake City residents on cases of police brutality across the nation. [http://www.good4utah.com/top-video/community-members-legal-experts-gather-to-discuss-police-brutality" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> A report shows that Utah cities take three of the top four spots on a list of best cities for career opportunities. [http://kutv.com/news/local/kutv-hosts-mayoral-debate-as-becker-biskupski-hit-campaign-home-stretch" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> A news study from the U. could change the lives of kids with asthma. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/new-u-of-u-study-could-change-the-lives-of-kids-with-asthma" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> A Utah family, who was attacked by drunken Oktoberfest patrons, is suing Snowbird Resort. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3000852-155/utah-family-sues-snowbird-resort-following" target="_blank">Trib] [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/28/utah-family-files-lawsuit-against-snowbird-after-drunken-assault-during-oktoberfest-last-year/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kutv.com/news/local/family-files-suit-against-snowbird-after-oktoberfest-violence" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> A lawyer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told an appeals court that a Utah federal judge should not have been able to strike down protections for a kind of prairie dog found only in that state. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3000909-155/feds-ask-court-to-overturn-utah" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637783/10th-Circuit-hears-prairie-dog-case-brought-by-Iron-County-landowners.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/appeals-court-to-hear-utah-endangered-species-suit" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> After years in limbo, Utah's regional haze plan is set for an EPA review. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3001592-155/on-heels-of-environmental-lawsuit-epa" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Mayor Ralph Becker has received backing from the Sierra Club and downplayed challenger Jackie Biskupski's environmental record. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3001836-155/becker-gets-sierra-club-backing-discounts" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637815/Becker-Biskupski-challenge-each-others-environmental-commitment.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/kutv-hosts-mayoral-debate-as-becker-biskupski-hit-campaign-home-stretch" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/leading-environmental-advocacy-group-weighs-in-on-race-for-salt-lake-city-mayor" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Paul Rolly describes how the LGBT community is flexing its muscles in the midst of a competitive Salt Lake City mayoral race. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2991055-155/rolly-lgbt-community-flexes-its-muscles" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Controversial LDS author Julie Rowe is stepping away from the limelight. [http://kutv.com/news/local/controversial-lds-author-tells-followers-to-peace-out-following-lunar-eclipse-end-time" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> Discovery Gateway's new boss plans to bring in more programs to attract patrons. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2991915-155/new-discovery-gateway-boss-has-big" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: Donald Trump announced his tax plan, which some say is a fantasy. [http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2015/09/trumponomics" target="_blank">TheEconomist]
-> President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladmir Putin discussed Syria in a tense meeting yesterday. [http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/09/28/444163951/president-obama-to-address-u-n-before-meeting-with-putin" target="_blank">NPR]
-> Congress is close to voting on a plan that would avert a government shutdown, at least until December. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/09/28/senate-to-vote-on-plan-to-avert-shutdown/" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Joe Biden would qualify for the first Democratic presidential debate, even if he didn't declare his candidacy until that day. [http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/28/politics/joe-biden-democratic-presidential-debate/index.html" target="_blank">CNN]
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