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Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - An Arizona congressman wants a nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Sen. Hatch applauds resignation of IRS commish

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:47:47 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch says the resignation of the Internal Revenue Service commissioner is an important step in the beleaguered agency's path toward regaining the trust of the public.

For many Republicans, immigration is risky subject

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:11:52 -0400

FALLS CITY, Nebraska - Rodney Vandenberg was the first to greet Republican Sen. Deb Fischer when she dropped by the Falls City's Chamber of Commerce office last week. He wasted no time bracing her about immigration, an issue that a Senate committee takes up Thursday in the form of sweeping overhaul legislation.

DC abortion bill introduced in Senate

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:57:58 -0400

WASHINGTON - A Republican senator from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Reid remark draws call for apology

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:08:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's comment likening a Republican lawmaker to a schoolyard bully is drawing a rebuttal from his target - and a suggestion from another senator that he apologize.

Correction: Immigration-Utah story

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:57:40 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - In a story April 22 about the reaction by Utah senators to the comprehensive immigration bill introduced in Congress, The Associated Press misstated Sen. Mike Lee's position on the immigration bill. Lee says if border security was the priority he might consider supporting a path to citizenship, not a guest worker component.