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Connections - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 18:50

Paulson, Bernanke defend $700 billion bailout
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress Tuesday he opposes tapping a $700 billion taxpayer-funded bailout pool to help struggling U.S. automakers. For more…

Westgate to pay $1million in damages

Connections - Monday, November 10, 2008

Monday, November 10, 2008 - 16:18

Sen. Hatch may become senior Republican in Senate
The Senate's most senior Republican was recently convicted of a felony corruption and may be forced out. The second most senior Republican could land a Cabinet spot under President Obama. Waiting in the wings of GOP seniority: Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Utah Republican first elected in 1976. For more…

Obama looks to undo Utah drilling decisions

Connections - Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 16:06

Obama sweeps to historic victory
Sen. Barack Obama was elected the nation's first African-American president, defeating Sen. John McCain decisively Tuesday as citizens surged to the polls in a presidential race that climaxed amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. For more…

Blacks in Utah rejoice at the historic outcome

Connections - Thursday, October 30, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 14:36

Bailout cash could guarantee mortgages
The government is considering a plan that would help around 3 million homeowners avoid foreclosure, sources briefed on the matter said. For more…

Retirees' fund falls by $3.5B

Connections - Monday, October 27, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008 - 05:06

Sorenson gift to launch U. tech complex
A $15 million donation from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation will begin transformation of what has been a leisurely pastime for University of Utah students into the future of Utah's investment in technology research. For more…

Obama ekes a lead among Utah donors

Connections - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 15:14

UTA breaking ground today for airport TRAX line
Officials from the Utah Transit Authority and local dignitaries will break ground today on a TRAX line from downtown to the Salt Lake City International Airport. For more…

In stressed economy, need for food, other aid outpacing donations

Connections - Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 14:01

Early voting begins today in Utah
Election Day may be Nov. 4, but if you already know who to vote for, why not save yourself time by casting your vote now? County clerks around the state are setting up satellite locations for early voting, which starts today and runs through Oct. 31. For more…

Struggling SLC credit union seeks 'emergency merger'

Connections - Monday, October 13, 2008

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 15:01

McCain or Obama: Utahns want next leader to heal economy
Earlier this year, many Utahns were only a bit worried about the state and national economies as they decided among candidates in the U.S. presidential primary. For more…

U.S. moves to get $700 billion bank rescue effort started

Connections - Thursday, October 9, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 17:30

Ethics panel to hold hearing on Hughes
The House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday to undertake a formal hearing on alleged unethical behavior by Rep. Greg Hughes, R-Draper. For more…

Hexion to close Huntsman deal with Apollo's help

Connections - Friday, October 3, 2008

Friday, October 3, 2008 - 14:03

Wells Fargo to Buy Wachovia
Wachovia Corp. agreed to sell itself to Wells Fargo & Co. in a $15.4 billion takeover that will require no government assistance, scrapping a federally backed deal with Citigroup Inc. For more…

House is winning converts to bailout