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    The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a public health victory for all three countries. Lawmakers would be wise to finalize the deal immediately.

    The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement benefits patients

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    A news outlet becomes nothing more than an arm of social media trolls when it picks the most vitriolic posts on Twitter and makes a "story" out of it.

    Bah, humbug to social media trolls

    Rich Manieri -
    Analysis shows the growth rate of uninsured kids in Utah is among the highest in the nation.

    New report finds more uninsured kids in Utah

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    There are plenty of ways this administration can raise money by monetizing the White House. Here are a few of the more marketable ones with fancy titles.

    Monetizing the White House

    Will Durst -
    Does your workplace have a tradition of employees getting Christmas gifts for bosses?

    Christmas gifts for bosses: Let the stress begin!

    Danny Tyree -
    Optional Practical Training, or OPT, a temporary employment program for foreign students on F-1 visas, is fueling the displacement of tech workers.

    The displacement of tech workers continues unabated

    Joe Guzzardi -
    A property tax increase for the Water Conservancy District in Washington County is not in the best interests of businesses, homeowners, and community.

    Conserve Southwest Utah opposes property tax increase for Water Conservancy District

    Guest Contributor -
    Civil war begins with words. A Rasmussen Reports survey poll reported that most voters fear that political violence is coming.

    Civil war begins with words

    Harold Pease -
    The left’s latest fossil-fuel obstruction tactic involves going through the courts, where it historically has had greater success in imposing its agenda.

    The left’s latest fossil-fuel obstruction tactic

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    America's rural veterinary shortage could be alleviated by laws like H.R. 1268 and S. 487, which would would make student loan payments tax-exempt.

    America’s rural veterinary shortage threatens city dwellers, too

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