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Air standards ever changing

This time of year, when inversions trap dirty air in Utah's valleys, it's obvious that Utahns should do more to improve air quality.

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In our opinion: Turn Topaz into a gem

Topaz. Such a pretty name. Such an ugly place.

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Air standards ever changing

Mike Terry, Deseret News

Love just part of the solution

As have many Utahns, we've been heartened by the stories and photographs of Utah families who have finally realized their dreams of adopting children from Haiti.

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Trent Nelson, TrentNelson/Pool

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Imagine a bill requiring the chief justice of the state Supreme Court to choose the president of the Senate. The notion would be so absurd that the bill likely wouldn't even get a committee hearing.

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My view: Don't weaken law on booster seats
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In our opinion: Air standards ever changing
Feb. 9, 2010 12:02 a.m. | 1 comment
Marjorie Cortez: Listen to my Mark: Get your heart checked out
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My view: Don't weaken law on booster seats
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Mark Russell: Afterthoughts
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Readers' forum: Preventing foreclosure
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Readers' forum: Bennett is king of pork
Feb. 9, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 5 comments
Readers' forum: Keep kids in school
Feb. 9, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 1 comment
Readers' forum: Return of liberties
Feb. 9, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 10 comments
Readers' forum: Let Bauer loose
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Readers' forum: What kind of trust fund?
Feb. 9, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 1 comment
In our opinion: Redirect autism research
Feb. 8, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 8 comments
John Florez: Don't sacrifice education just to save money
Feb. 8, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 23 comments
My view: Thank some engineers next week
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 8 comments
What other say: A long-standing safety issue
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 4 comments
Kathleen Parker: What is best for the military?
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 33 comments
Robert J. Samuelson: Do we cut spending or programs?
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 15 comments
Readers' forum: Multiple-choice quiz
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 23 comments
Readers' forum: Sharks are great animals
Feb. 8, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 10 comments
Readers' forum: Legislature misguided
Feb. 8, 2010 12:03 a.m. | 20 comments
Readers' forum: Unbalanced reporting
Feb. 8, 2010 12:03 a.m. | 45 comments
Readers' forum: Pluto climate change
Feb. 8, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 22 comments
Readers' forum: Effective president?
Feb. 8, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 56 comments
Readers' forum: Ready for November
Feb. 8, 2010 12:01 a.m. | 17 comments
In our opinion: Turn Topaz into a gem
Feb. 7, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 27 comments
Jay Evensen: States' rights battle was lost a long time ago
Feb. 7, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 22 comments
Pignanelli & Webb: How long can governor, GOP stay on good terms?
Feb. 7, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 2 comments
A youthful culture of service is just what Haiti needs
Feb. 7, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 1 comment
Ann McFeatters: Obama unable to unify Demos behind health care plan
Feb. 7, 2010 12:05 a.m. | 13 comments
Charles Krauthammer: Obama doesn't speak to ankle-dwelling peasants
Feb. 7, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 25 comments
George F. Will: Rep. Paul Ryan's map gives solid route to solvency
Feb. 7, 2010 12:04 a.m. | 14 comments
P.W. Singer: Department of Defense review lacks vision and specific goals
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My view: Utah's sex education should be changed with care, if at all
Feb. 7, 2010 12:03 a.m. | 9 comments

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