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Pope Francis to face a divided Congress this morning. Hatch seeks to talk to the pontiff about religious freedom. Poll: Majority of Utahns want to re-elect Herbert.
Happy Thursday. When Pope Francis speaks to Congress this morning he'll face a divided House, with conservatives concerned that he's strayed too far into politics and Democrats happy to see him engaging on issues like climate change and immigration. But members of Congress asked about the pope say he has been a good boost for faithful. [http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/09/pope-speech-congress-survey-213181" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: The pope's first speech in Washington today took a progressive stance on immigration and climate change but the pontiff also talked of the need for religious protections. [http://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-ready-to-welcome-pope-francis-1443001033" target="_blank">WSJ] Speaking of, Sen. Orrin Hatch plans to speak with the pope about religious freedom when he visits the Capitol today. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2983808-155/orrin-hatch-hopes-to-chat-with" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A new poll shows a majority of Utahns favor re-electing Gov. Gary Herbert, with 15 percent backing challenger Jonathan Johnson. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7088-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> SLC Mayor Ralph Becker and his challenger, Jackie Biskupski, debated before a crowd of downtown business leaders yesterday. [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/23/becker-biskupski-debate-downtown-issues/" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Utah lawmakers will roll out the Medicaid expansion plan behind closed doors next week. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637474/Lawmakers-to-hear-Medicaid-expansion-plan-next-week.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Tweets of the day: From http://twitter.com/Jeandioslc" target="_blank">@Jeandioslc: "Not sure what made me smile more today-Pope in his Fiat, all the archbishops trying to get his photo, or his great message. https://twitter.com/hashtag/PopeInDC?src=hash">#PopeInDC"
From http://twitter.com/guypbenson" target="_blank">@guypbenson: "Trump fans, following their whimpering hero, vow to boycott Fox News. How'd that turn out last time they tried?"
From https://twitter.com/Philip_Elliott" target="_blank">@Philip_Elliott: "This line from 'Hamilton' kind of brilliantly sums up modern Washington: 'Winning was easy, young man. Governing is harder.'"
Happy Birthday: To state Rep. Bradley Last and VMWare's VP Michael J. Kennedy and former SL Co. Deputy Mayor Nichole Dunn.
Tune in: Judge Memorial High School principal Patrick Lambert, Judge chaplain Fr. Dominic Briese and Tribune Washington correspondent Thomas Burr join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about Pope Francis and the significance of his U.S. visit to Utah Catholics. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
In other news: The YWCA of Utah will show its respect Friday to former Utah Gov. Olene Walker, awarding her a lifetime achievement award. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2979885-155/ywca-to-honor-ex-utah-gov-olene" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A South Jordan City councilman is alleging bribery in the election race, a charge his opponent denies. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637460/South-Jordan-councilman-alleges-bribery-rival-candidate-denies-accusations.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A proposal to rezone 189 acres generated tense exchanges between residents and local leaders in Draper. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2979930-155/sparks-fly-in-draper-over-wind" target="_blank">Trib]
-> No Utah judges were publicly reprimanded in the past year for their behavior on the bench, but four were given private warnings. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2982869-155/no-public-reprimands-for-utah-judges" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Bryan Schott says Rep. Mia Love has put herself in a tight spot over the fight for defunding Planned Parenthood and averting a government shutdown. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7089-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> The Utah Supreme Court rejects a second effort to stop the state prison move. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637427/Utah-Supreme-Court-rejects-effort-to-stop-prison-move.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The St. George Communications Center, commonly known as dispatch, is understaffed and needs to hire at least 10 more full-time workers to meet demand. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/st-george-communication-center-hiring-full-time-emergency-medical-dispatchers" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> A recent grant will allow Salt Lake City to hire four new police officers. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/grant-allows-police-departments-to-hire-new-officers" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Professionals are increasingly leaving out questions about past criminal convictions when seeking jobs. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637475/Human-resources-professionals-weigh-benefits-risks-of-hiring-people-with-criminal-histories.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Most Utahns are in favor of decreasing air emissions, but actions speak louder than words. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2980385-155/majority-of-utahns-in-favor-of" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The UTA finally caught up to and slightly exceeded last year's ridership numbers in August. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2984477-155/uta-catches-up-to-last-years" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday it will name a new submarine for Utah. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2983692-155/navy-to-name-new-submarine-the" target="_blank">Trib]
-> An internal audit of the Utah State Office of Education's motor pool found the system led to waste. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2982788-155/audit-finds-office-of-educations-motor" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A 12-month moratorium on impact fees could spur development in Salt Lake City above the current boom. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2983254-155/salt-lake-city-exploring-moratorium-on" target="_blank">Trib]
-> After a record-setting summer at the Ogden Farmers Market, those in charge decided to extend the season. [http://kuer.org/post/bounty-keeps-coming-utahs-farmers-markets" target="_blank">KUER]
-> A February trial has been set for a former USU fraternity member accused of sexually assaulting two women. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2983890-155/trial-set-for-former-utah-state" target="_blank">Trib] Two fraternities are being sanctioned after the incidents. [http://kutv.com/news/local/2-usu-frats-sanctioned-over-sexual-assault-accusations" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> And USU-Eastern administrators lifted all but two suspensions on basketball players after an investigation into an alleged rape. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637468/USU-Eastern-lifts-suspensions-of-all-but-2-basketball-players-as-rape-investigation-continues.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/23/usu-eastern-lifts-full-team-suspension-except-for-two-players/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> UVU will host the fourth International Women of the Mountains conference. [http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-valley-university-to-host-international-womens-conference" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> The Salt Lake City School District offers free parent seminars on a range of topics relating to youth protection. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637448/Salt-Lake-City-School-District-to-hold-parent-seminars.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Utah Catholic high schools are using Pope Francis' visit as an education tool, [http://fox13now.com/2015/09/23/utah-catholic-high-schools-using-the-popes-visit-as-learning-opportunity/" target="_blank">Fox13] and Utahn Catholics reacted to his messages. [http://www.good4utah.com/top-video/utahs-catholics-react-to-pope-francis-address-at-the-white-house" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Not everyone in the medical examiner's office feels optimistic about the new $35 million facility. [http://kutv.com/news/get-gephardt/new-35m-state-morgue-will-be-woefully-inadequate-say-medical-examiners" target="_blank">KUTV]
Nationally: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump complained that he did not receive sufficient attention from the media yesterday. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/24/us/politics/a-day-of-empty-seats-and-donald-trump-in-full-attack.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] He also called for the FCC to fine a National Review editor who used colorful language on Fox News to describe how Trump was bested in the recent debate. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/09/23/donald-trump-wants-the-fcc-to-fine-a-critical-fox-news-pundit/" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Governors who were expected to rise to the occasion are flopping in the presidential race. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/09/governors-2016-no-respect-213937" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Despite recent slams from 2016 presidential candidates on China, the Chinese president is expected to receive nothing but respect at a State Dinner at the White House on Friday because of the economic relationship between the two countries. [http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/09/23/442805999/u-s-china-business-relationship-is-as-trump-might-say-huge" target="_blank">NPR]
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