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Romney Chides Administration: Three Words Do Not Make an Effective China Strategy

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 14, 2024

On March 14, 2024, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney criticized the Administration for failing to deliver a comprehensive strategy to counter the China threat. Senator Romney raised concerns about China's strategic plan to establish global leadership and highlighted various aspects where China dominates key industries and technologies.Senator Romney expressed frustration over the delay in providing the required China strategy, stating, "I thought that when we passed a law and required the State Department to do something, that...

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Romney Leads Senate Hearing About Modernizing Federal Wildfire Policies

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) took a prominent role in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in Washington focused on preventing and responding to wildfires in the United States. During the hearing, Senator Romney emphasized the importance of addressing wildfires, stating, "This is a national priority."Acknowledging the widespread impact of wildfires across the country, Senator Romney expressed gratitude to Utah’s Director of Forestry, Jamie Barnes, for sharing expertise with the Committee. He highlighted the need for proactive measures, mentioning...

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Romney Leads Bipartisan Effort to Urge FDIC to Treat Industrial Banks Fairly

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 13, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has spearheaded a bipartisan initiative calling for fair treatment of industrial banks by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Alongside a group of colleagues, Senator Romney emphasized the importance of fostering greater competition among regulated banks in Utah and nationwide.In a letter addressed to FDIC members, the senators highlighted the significance of industrial loan companies (ILCs) and advocated for the fair consideration of deposit insurance applications submitted by these entities. They expressed...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Utah County in week ending Mar. 9

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 12, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Romney: The Budget Committee Must Stop its Theater and Start Acting to Restore Fiscal Responsibility

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 12, 2024

WASHINGTON—At a Budget Committee hearing today to discuss the President’s budget proposal, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) criticized the lack of focus on fiscal responsibility amidst the country's debt crisis. Romney expressed frustration with the Committee's priorities, highlighting the disproportionate attention given to topics unrelated to budget and debt issues.During an exchange with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young, Senator Romney emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to address the nation's financial challenges. He called for...

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CURTIS BILL WOULD PUNISH CHINESE IP THEFT

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 12, 2024

Representative John Curtis has introduced the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual Property (CCP IP) Act, aiming to address the issue of Chinese intellectual property theft. Curtis emphasized the need to pressure the Chinese Communist Party to halt their strategy of stealing American IP, stating, "I have heard from numerous constituents that saw their IP stolen by China, frequently resulting in copycat products being sold on sites like Temu."FBI Agent Fitzgibbons shed light on the Chinese Communist Party's approach, stating, “They [the Chinese Communist Party]...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Utah County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, 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 March 11?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Home sales in Utah County during week ending March 2

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 9, 2024

There were 124 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending March 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Mar. 2?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 8, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Romney Introduces Fellow Utahn, DAV Commander Nancy Espinosa, at Joint Veterans Affairs Hearing

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today introduced Nancy Espinosa, National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a constituent from Kaysville, Utah, at a joint hearing held by the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees to better understand the legislative priorities of the DAV and its members.Romney expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I appreciate the chance to be here with you today. And I am proud to introduce a fellow Utahn, the National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Nancy Espinosa."Commander Espinosa,...

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CURTIS AND CONSERVATIVE ALLIES INTRODUCE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ON CHINA

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 6, 2024

Representative John Curtis (R-UT) and his conservative allies have introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at countering the influence of China. The Countering Communist China Act, cosponsored by Curtis, RSC Chair Kevin Hern, and RSC National Security Task Force Chairman Joe Wilson, addresses various concerns related to China's actions and influence.According to Rep. Curtis, the bill serves as a Republican response to the Chinese Communist Party's global strategy, particularly in light of their activities concerning Taiwan and human rights issues. Curtis...

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Committee Advances Romney-Backed Legislation to Protect American Genetic Data from Foreign Adversaries

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 6, 2024

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has taken a significant step in safeguarding American genetic data from foreign adversaries by advancing bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). The bill, known as the Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024, aims to prevent sensitive genetic and health information from being exploited by entities linked to foreign governments, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).Senator Romney emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "We...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Utah County in week ending Mar. 2?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, 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 March 4?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 2, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Utah County home sales during week ending Feb. 24

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 2, 2024

There were 72 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Feb. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 2, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.