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John Florez
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E-mail: jdflorez@comcast.net
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Nov. 2 : John Florez: Utah is thinking BiG instead of waiting for jobs
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Oct. 26 : John Florez: Immigration laws, not census forms, are problem
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Oct. 19 : John Florez: Let us all join Obama in striving for peace
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Oct. 12 : John Florez: 'The people's house' — for rent to lobbyists
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Oct. 5 : John Florez: We need to reach out and listen to each other
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Sept. 21 : John Florez: Focus on education to shore up state's economy
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Sept. 14 : John Florez: We need to show respect for America's symbols
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Sept. 7 : John Florez: Labor Day in difficult times prompts reflection
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Aug. 31 : Lawmakers exhibit different standard of behavior
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Aug. 24 : John Florez: For legislative reform, voters must reclaim political process
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Aug. 17 : John Florez: Lawmakers won't reform ethics, so public must
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Aug. 10 : John Florez: Cutting services creates moral dilemma for state
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Aug. 3 : John Florez: Hospital stay brings reminders of how people care
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July 27 : John Florez: Take stock of what is important early in your life
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July 20 : John Florez: One person reaching out can make a big difference
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July 13 : Don't tell minority students they can't succeed
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July 6 : John Florez: Decades later, community activists' caring lives on
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June 29 : John Florez: Centro Civico Mexicano helped shape community
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June 15 : John Florez: Lawmakers must practice transparency they preach
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June 8 : John Florez: U. needs to support American Indian teachers
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June 1 : John Florez: Horizonte program helps moms thrive in education
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May 25 : John Florez: Huntsman used political capital for good
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May 18 : John Florez: Utah's parole system needs better monitoring
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May 11 : System worked when public quashed pay raise
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May 4 : John Florez: Obama is uniting groups to work for good of all
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April 27 : John Florez: Ethics aren't as complicated as lawmakers assert
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April 20 : John Florez: Legislators need to put the public's interest first
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April 13 : John Florez: Taxpayers should know details on UTA land swap
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April 6 : Budget cuts give prison chance to update system
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March 30 : UTA shows little respect for Native Americans
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March 23 : John Florez: Hard times bring reflections on spirit of giving
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March 16 : John Florez: Best groups help youths build positive character
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March 9 : Hard times underscore the need for voluntarism
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March 2 : John Florez: Don't abandon the mentally ill or their caregivers
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Feb. 23 : John Florez: Technological advances can cripple a society
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Feb. 16 : To fuel economy, remove barriers to education
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Feb. 9 : John Florez: Manana not soon enough to fund higher education
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Feb. 2 : Honesty much more important than transparency
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Jan. 26 : John Florez: Hope, change ignited by the young in mind, spirit
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Jan. 19 : John Florez: Obama inauguration fulfills dreams of millions
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Jan. 12 : John Florez: U.S. needs community leaders to pull together
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Jan. 5 : John Florez: True government accountability brings progress
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Dec. 29 2008 : John Florez: New generation will lead us to a brighter future
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Dec. 22 2008 : John Florez: A big 'thank you' to the everyday 'angels' among us
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Dec. 15 2008 : John Florez: Younger generation reignites the 'giving' spirit
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Dec. 8 2008 : John Florez: Schools used to be what taught us how to live
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Dec. 1 2008 : John Florez: Stop bailing out Utah's education system
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Nov. 24 2008 : John Florez: It's up to us to help the new government succeed
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Nov. 17 2008 : John Florez: Obama brings fresh vision for a brighter America
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Nov. 10 2008 : Torch has been passed, reigniting hope for the future
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TCU 4th in AP poll; U. 16th, Y. 22nd
One More Week said:
for the Utes to enjoy their 15 minutes. Next week, TCU stays the same, BYU...