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Wednesday, Oct. 23 9 a.m. edition |
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"I want to save democracy from the smear campaigns."
Mike Taylor, Montana's GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, on his re-entrance into the race he quit 12 days ago, after Democrats aired an ad that Taylor said portrayed him as homosexual.
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In Perspective this week, columnist Marley Shebala writes that traditional Navajo and Hopi warned decades ago that mining coal on Black Mesa would eviscerate their nations' lives and land. Now, the worst drought in recent times has combined with the effects of Peabody Coal's operations to drain away tribal members' water, spiritual values and livelihoods, she says. Our analysis looks at competing claims on Black Mesa that could either close key components of tribal economies or sacrifice ancient cultural values. Read the column and the analysis, then post your views in our reader's forum. |
Idaho blasted for using anti-tobacco money for general fundGroup criticized for failing to motivate Hispanic voters in Arizona Nevada governor says he would raise taxes if deficit worsens Idaho ex-congresswoman guards Christian groups' political activity |
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Rockies today 
Denver's arts more lucrative than its economic growth, study says Metro Denver's cultural attractions brought more than $1 billion into the area's economy last year, according to a study, a 73 percent increase in the past decade that overshadows the rate of economic growth. Denver Post; Oct. 23 Montana Senate candidate slurred in ad decides to run again Montana Senate candidate Mike Taylor, who quit the campaign 12 days ago after controversial ads from incumbent Democrat Max Baucus, rejoined the race Tuesday. Great Falls Tribune; Oct. 23 Utah congressman may benefit from raw deal in redistricting Jim Matheson, the lone Democrat among Utah's congressional delegation, said Republicans' redrawing of his district may backfire on their plans to unseat him. Salt Lake Tribune; Oct. 23 Salt Lake mayor opts for freedom of expression on Main Street Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson decided he won't give the LDS Church full control of the block of Main Street it bought from his predecessor. Salt Lake Tribune; Oct. 23 Group says state knew Asarco illegally buried waste at mine site A Montana environmental group has filed notice it will sue to force state regulators to investigate complaints it allegedly ignored since 1996 that Asarco illegally buried drums of toxic waste before it closed its Troy mine. Kalispell Daily Inter Lake; Oct. 23 Falling demand cancels plans for bigger gas line in Idaho Pacific Gas and Electric Northwest has dropped plans for an $111 million expansion of a natural gas pipeline through part of north Idaho, as plans for new generating plants fade and demand drops. Spokesman-Review; Oct. 23
Opinion
Montana's initiative process can't be compromised Two measures in Montana would make it more difficult for citizens to get initiatives on the ballot, and both are unacceptable threats to a constitutional right. Billings Gazette; Oct. 23 Flagstaff voters could help preserve state lands Flagstaff's open-space ballot measure could provide another option to the state's mandate to sell school trust land for development. Arizona Daily Sun; Oct. 23 Beyond the Region
Lumber tariff backfires as U.S. companies suffer U.S. lumber companies' effort to protect their markets with a tariff on Canadian softwood has prompted Canadian manufacturers to produce even more and drive prices lower. Vancouver Sun; Oct. 23 In depth
Fraud accusations swirl around Utah 'patriots' A series of civil suits and allegations of securities fraud indicate a group of Utah constitutionalists are swindling fellow right-wingers. Salt Lake Weekly; Oct. 23 |
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