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Chaffetz talks about "scandals" brewing in Washington

Chaffetz talks about "scandals" brewing in Washington | Video

updated Wednesday, May 15, 2013 05:05 PM

Senator Lee: "Deeply troubled" by IRS targeting conservatives

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) calls the reports of the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups during tax-exempt status applications a "conflict between the federal government and the American people."

updated Monday, May 13, 2013 03:54 PM

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Senator Hatch Calls for IRS Investigation

Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) is requesting a Finance committee hearing and bipartisan investigation into reports of the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups during tax-exempt status applications.

updated Monday, May 13, 2013 12:37 PM

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President Obama fielding questions about IRS report. (ABC News)

White House: "No patience" for IRS targeting conservatives

President Obama said today he has "no patience" for reports that the Internal Revenue Service singled out conservative groups for additional scrutiny, promising accountability if allegations of political motivations at the agency turn out to be true.

updated Monday, May 13, 2013 12:05 PM

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Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce supports immigration reform

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – Many undocumented immigrants call Utah County home and many businesses desperately need people to fill jobs. | Video

updated Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:27 AM

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Elections back on track: Mormon leads in race for president in African nation

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 UTAH) - When you mention a Mormon running for president, you're likely to think of Mitt Romney or perhaps Jon Huntsman Jr. But there is another. | Video

updated Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:06 PM

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Utah leaders support immigration bill

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – The bipartisan immigration bill unveiled in Washington is getting lots of support from several Utah leaders. | Video

updated Thursday, April 18, 2013 08:00 AM

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Call for immigration reform in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – Immigration reform hits close to home for Jean-Louis Montecot. | Video

updated Wednesday, April 10, 2013 05:29 PM

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Utah State Capitol (Bill Brussard, ABC 4 News)

Recap of 2013 Legislative Session

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – After 45 days of talk about liquor, guns, dirty air, money and schools, the 2013 Legislative Session came to a close on Thursday. | Video

updated Saturday, March 16, 2013 04:31 PM

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Mormons show their support for the LGBT community. (gay.net)

Death of anti-discrimination bill sparks protest

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - In front of the state capitol Tuesday evening, a small group of Mormons gathered to mourn the death of Senate Bill 262. | Video

updated Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:16 PM

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A look behind the Zion curtain at Pallet restaurant

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – ABC 4 News got an inside look into the operations of a downtown restaurant as it follows state regulations that mandate alcoholic beverages be made outside of public view. | Video

updated Thursday, February 28, 2013 06:21 PM

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U.S. President Barack H. Obama in the White House Oval Office. (Pete Souza (The White House), ABC 4)

Obama's approval rating rises among Hispanics

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – A new study said 63 percent of Latinos approve of President Obama’s handling of immigration, up from 28 percent in November 2011, according to a study released by the Pew Research Center. | Video

updated Sunday, February 24, 2013 05:02 PM

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New Senate Bill could allow police to ignore chase protocol

WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A bill making its way through the Utah senate has an Weber County mother up in arms. Senate bill 149 would allow police to violate chase protocol and avoid future lawsuits if someone is killed in the process. | Video

updated Monday, February 18, 2013 10:12 PM

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How can we REALLY reduce the inversion

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - ABC 4 Anchor Kim Fischer went digging to find out exactly what would need to be done to really clean up our air. | Video

updated Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:16 PM

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Utah website giving away shotgun amid talk of gun control laws

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Thousands of Utahns want to get their hands on a shotgun up for raffle. | Video

updated Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:09 PM

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Proposed bills aim at protecting abused animals

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Animals lovers in Utah are putting their support behind three proposed bills aimed at stopping animal mistreatment. | Video

updated Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:18 PM

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Former Utah Governor trying to get politicians to get along

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A new group, being lead by former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, is hoping to bring politicians together to solve our nation's biggest problems. | Video

updated Monday, January 14, 2013 08:23 AM

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Sex education bill to be reviewed in legislative session

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Parents may not always know how to explain the “birds and the bees” to their children, but lawmakers could soon change that. | Video

updated Tuesday, January 08, 2013 06:07 PM

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The new mayor of Salt Lake County sits down with Dan Plante

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Ben McAdams was just sworn in as the new Mayor of Salt Lake County. Tuesday morning he sat down with Dan Plante to discuss his plans for the future. | Video

updated Tuesday, January 08, 2013 07:54 AM

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Herbert Now A Fully-Elected, Sworn-In Governor

After spending three years as Jon Huntsman Jr's default replacement, Gary Herbert now knows what it's like to be elected to a full four-year term as Governor of Utah on his own merits.

updated Monday, January 07, 2013 12:29 PM

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Utah Governor Gary Herbert (Dan Salmon, ABC 4 News)

Herbert's Inauguration to be held Monday morning

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Gary Herbert will be sworn in as Utah’s 17th Governor at the Utah State Capitol on Monday morning. | Video

updated Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:16 PM

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Utahns react to President Obama's gun control plan

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Wednesday President Obama announced his plan to create new gun control laws in the U.S. and Utahns have mixed feelings about it. | Video

updated Wednesday, December 19, 2012 07:38 PM

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A silent Trooper Lisa Steed appears in court

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Controversial (former) UHP Trooper is seen but not heard. | Video

updated Monday, December 17, 2012 05:20 PM

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Mitt Romney accepts GOP nomination at RNC Convention in Tampa.

Utah casts its 6 electoral votes for Romney

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's six presidential electors cast their ballots Monday for Republican Mitt Romney.

updated Monday, December 17, 2012 02:08 PM

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How will the fiscal cliff affect Utah?

SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) – Experts say there will be less federal money being spent in Utah and there will be less money in your paycheck. | Video

updated Thursday, December 13, 2012 07:30 PM

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"Pants protest" against LDS Church picks up steam

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Protest planned for this Sunday now getting national attention. | Video

updated Thursday, December 13, 2012 02:42 PM

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Herbert boosts education with budget plan

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Gov. Gary Herbert is proposing a $12.8 billion state budget that boosts public education and gives teachers and all state workers a 1 percent pay raise.

updated Wednesday, December 12, 2012 02:20 PM

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Utah Representative John Dougall (Jordan Whitney, ABC 4 News)

New state auditor requests resignation of entire staff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Utah's state auditor-elect is cleaning house before he takes office.

updated Tuesday, December 11, 2012 05:39 PM

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Herbert asks Obama to approve Utah's health exchange

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah Governor Gary Herbert is asking President Barack Obama to approve the state's health insurance exchange and declare that it meets the requirements of the federal health overhaul.

updated Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:46 PM

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Jim Matheson (L) and Mia Love (R) (ABC 4)

$11 million spent on Utah's Matheson-Love race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A hotly-contested Congressional race won narrowly by Democrat Jim Matheson over Republican Mia Love was one of the most expensive in the state's history.

updated Monday, December 10, 2012 03:18 PM

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Herbert announces cabinet changes, retirements

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Office of Governor Gary R. Herbert announced several changes in his cabinet on Friday.

updated Friday, December 07, 2012 01:08 PM

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Alcohol sold at a liquor store. (Chris Vanocur, ABC 4 News)

AG probe into DABC now over, no employees to be charged

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - No charges will come to state employees, but those outside the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control could face criminal penalties over several inconsistencies discovered during a probe by Utah's attorney general. | Video

updated Friday, December 07, 2012 10:10 PM

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New LDS Church website deals with same-sex attraction

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A new LDS website seeks further understanding on same-sex attraction. | Video

updated Thursday, December 06, 2012 05:19 PM

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EXCLUSIVE: "Zion Wall" to be coming down?

Salt Lake City (ABC 4 News) - Talks now underway to get rid of "walls" in restaurants which hide the preparation of alcoholic drinks. | Video

updated Wednesday, December 05, 2012 06:15 PM

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Utah Senator wants mandatory helmet laws for motorcycle riders

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - In 2009 Utah lawmakers voted to kill a bill that would have required all riders to wear helmets. Now, Senator Todd Weiler is pushing to get it on the books again.

updated Wednesday, December 05, 2012 04:12 PM

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Poll shows support for raising taxes on the rich

WASHINGTON (AP) - An AP-GfK poll shows there's clear support for President Barack Obama's insistence on raising taxes on the highest-income Americans. There's also a dwindling preference for cutting government services as the best way to curb budget deficits.

updated Wednesday, December 05, 2012 03:04 PM

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Governor Herbert meets with President Obama to discuss fiscal cliff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Herbert joins a handful of other governors for White House meeting. | Video

updated Tuesday, December 04, 2012 05:08 PM

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Panel recommends 37 percent raise for governor

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A state panel has recommended 37 percent raises for Utah's governor and other top officials.

updated Tuesday, December 04, 2012 10:26 AM

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Democratic Mormons in Utah pray for unity

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Democratic Party's Mormon caucus organized a day of prayer and fasting this week in hopes of ending the country's political divisiveness.

updated Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:34 AM

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Mitt Romney and Barack Obama finish their final debate in Boca Rton, Florida. (ABC News)

White House: Obama to meet Romney Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will meet privately Thursday with his vanquished rival Mitt Romney, their first face-to-face encounter since the election.

updated Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:06 AM

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Matheson wins 4th District Congressional race - but not by much

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Final vote totals are in and a close race got even closer. | Video

updated Tuesday, November 20, 2012 09:54 PM

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Final numbers in on Utah's 4th District race

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) - The race for the 4th district seat has finally come to an end. | Video

updated Tuesday, November 20, 2012 04:48 PM

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Utah boards certifying election night races

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Canvassing boards across Utah are set to certify election results, including some results that will settle some close races.

updated Tuesday, November 20, 2012 09:55 AM

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Mitt Romney comes under fire from fellow Republicans

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Also, Ann Romney makes a post-election visit to Utah. | Video

updated Monday, November 19, 2012 06:21 PM

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The Utah State Capitol building and rotunda. (David Jolley/Wikipedia)

Utah Legislature releases contentious documents

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - 16,000 about redistricting are made public. | Video

updated Friday, November 16, 2012 06:25 PM

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Will legal marijuana in Colorado lure away Utah skiers?

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - It's an interesting question reportedly being pondered by some Utah ski officials. | Video

updated Thursday, November 15, 2012 06:18 PM

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New proposed bill would create more restaurant liquor licenses

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Legislation would create a Master liquor license for national restaurant chains. | Video

updated Wednesday, November 14, 2012 09:38 PM

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President Barrack Obama (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Utah Democratic Chairman wants President Obama to speak at Tabernacle

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) And ABC 4 News has learned the First Lady almost did. | Video

updated Friday, November 09, 2012 06:39 PM

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Democratic Chair Jim Dabakis will run for Utah State Senate

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Outspoken Democratic Party boss now aiming for legislative seat as well. | Video

updated Thursday, November 08, 2012 09:02 PM

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Utahns consider traveling for legal marijuana in Colorado and Washington

SALT LAKE, Utah (ABC4 News) – Some people are still on a high about Colorado and Washington state legalizing marijuana. | Video

updated Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:17 PM

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Sen. Orrin Hatch (R)

Washington DC Office Address: 104 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510
Washington DC Office Phone: (202) 224-5251
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Sen. Mike Lee (R)

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Washington DC Office Phone: (202) 224 5444
Utah Office Address: Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State, Suite 4225, Salt Lake City, UT 84138
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Rep. Rob Bishop (R) - 1st District

Washington DC Office Address: 123 Cannon Building, Washington DC, 20515
Washington DC Office Phone: (202) 225-0453
Utah Office Address: 1017 Federal Building, 324 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401
Utah Office Phone: (801) 625 0107
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Rep. Jim Matheson (D) - 2nd District

Washington DC Office Address: 2434 Rayburn HOB, Washington DC 20515
Washington DC Office Phone: (202) 225-3011
Utah Office Address: 240 East Morris Avenue #235, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Utah Office Phone: (801) 486- 1417
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Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R) - 3rd District

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Utah Office Address: 51 S University Ave., Suite 318, Provo, UT 84601
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