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Romney Joins Colleagues in Demanding Ban of U.S. Aid to UNRWA in Supplemental Bill

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined a group of Republican colleagues in demanding a ban on U.S. aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Led by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Jim Risch (R-ID), the senators sent a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), urging the inclusion of an "immediate and permanent prohibition" of U.S. aid to UNRWA in the national security supplemental bill.This demand comes in light of recent allegations that 12...

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Curtis Supports Passage of Bipartisan Tax Package

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Representative John Curtis (R-UT) has shown his support for the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, voting in favor of its passage. Curtis, who previously voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, expressed his satisfaction with the provisions in the new bill, stating, "The provisions in this bill build on that success and I am pleased to support its passage."The bipartisan tax agreement encompasses several significant provisions aimed at promoting growth, innovation, and support for businesses and workers. One such provision is the...

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Utah Delegation Urges Secretary Haaland to Work with UDOT and Washington County on Northern Corridor Highway Plan

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

Utah's congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, along with Representatives Celeste Maloy, John Curtis, Burgess Owens, and Blake Moore, has written a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, urging her to consider the concerns raised by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Washington County regarding the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) decision to implement a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Northern Corridor highway plan in Washington County.The...

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Rep. Curtis Proposes Legislation to Lessen Regulatory Burden on States Trying to Recover from Wildfires

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Representative John Curtis (R-UT) has introduced legislation aimed at alleviating the regulatory burden on states affected by wildfires. The proposed legislation would provide automatic waivers for air quality monitoring data that is directly attributable to catastrophic wildfires, ensuring that states like Utah are not penalized for emissions beyond their control, particularly those that occur on federal lands.Speaking about the legislation, Rep. Curtis highlighted the disproportionate impact of wildfires on Western states and the resulting skewed data...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 27

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Romney Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for Youth Vaping Crisis

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and other colleagues in reintroducing bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require e-cigarette manufacturers to pay user fees to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to strengthen oversight of the industry and raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes.Senator Romney expressed concern over the influx of illicit vaping products into the United States, with over 90% of these products...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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UTAH LAWMAKER INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP TAXPAYER FUNDING TO UN

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Representative John Curtis (R-UT) has introduced the Determining Excessive Funding for the United Nations for Dereliction (DEFUND) Act, a bill aimed at assessing the importance of U.S. involvement in United Nations (UN) agencies. This move follows an investigation into the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and its employees' alleged involvement in an attack on Israel. The attack resulted in the largest loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust.Rep. Curtis explains the purpose of the bill, stating, "It is clear that many UN programs...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 28, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 28, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Utah Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales in Utah County in week ending Jan. 20

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 27, 2024

There were 75 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Jan. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Utah County in week ending Jan. 20

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Utah County residents have median age of 25 by 2021

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 26, 2024

Utah County residents have a median age of 25-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Romney Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Genetic Data from Foreign Adversaries

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 26, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers in introducing legislation aimed at protecting American genetic data and personal health information from foreign adversaries. The Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024 would prevent biotechnology companies owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from receiving U.S. taxpayer dollars through federal contracts, grants, and loans.Senator Romney emphasized the importance of preventing the CCP from obtaining...

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Romney Joins Bicameral Call for Biden to Withdraw EV Mandate

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined a group of 120 colleagues in calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Led by Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), Romney and his fellow lawmakers sent a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman expressing their concerns.In the letter, the lawmakers stated their deep concern with the...

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Romney Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Support School Choice

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 23, 2024

WASHINGTON—A resolution has been introduced by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and his colleagues, led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), designating January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. The resolution aims to address the limited or nonexistent options for parents in choosing a learning program that best suits their children's needs."For too many parents, the ability to choose a learning program that meets the needs and circumstances of their...

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Romney and Hassan Request GAO Report on Effectiveness of Export Controls on Semiconductors

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have written a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an assessment of the Department of Commerce's export controls on advanced semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and related technologies from China and other countries. The senators are concerned about protecting national security and preventing adversaries, like China, from using advanced U.S. technology to enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities."The United States leads the world in technological innovation....

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.