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Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy ( left) and Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch teamed up on a series of landmark legislative health care achievements, such as the Ryan White program on AIDS treatment, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the first major federal

Sen. Orrin Hatch's legacy tracks the GOP's evolution on health

Apr 28, 2022

The man who forged successful alliances with Democratic health giants, such as Sen. Kennedy and Rep. Waxman, fell back on his deep conservative roots as opposition grew to the Affordable Care Act.

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Hatch Laments Loss Of Civility For US Senate In 'Crisis'

Dec 12, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Outgoing US Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah bemoaned the disappearance of political civility, kinship and cross-party collaboration during a farewell speech Wednesday where he called the Senate a legislative body in "crisis."

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Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, known the world over for his music and rockabilly sound. Over the course of his career, Presley earned three Grammy Awards, starred in 31 films and sold more than a billion

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson To Be Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Nov 16, 2018

President Trump is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.

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Sen. Orrin Hatch Wants Federal Oversight Of Sports Betting

Aug 24, 2018

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch wants federal oversight of sports betting across the U.S.

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Sen. Orrin Hatch's social media team offered many examples of "proof of life" on Monday night.

Orrin Hatch Would Like You To Know He's Still Alive

Jul 24, 2018

After Google search results erroneously said the Utah senator had died in 2017, Hatch's staff had fun on social media showing that their boss was alive and well.

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AP Sources: Mitt Romney To Launch Senate Campaign Thursday

Feb 14, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney will announce Thursday that he’s running for the Utah Senate seat held by retiring Orrin Hatch, three people with direct knowledge of the plan confirmed Wednesday.

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, arrives as the tax-writing panel began work on overhauling the nation's tax code on Nov. 13.

Trump Gives Final Tax Pitch As GOP Lawmakers Reach A Deal On A Bill

Dec 13, 2017

Senate Finance Committee chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says House and Senate Republicans have agreed on a final tax bill. GOP leaders aim to pass it next week.

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President-elect Donald Trump eats dinner with Mitt Romney and then-incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus at Jean-Georges restaurant at the Trump International Hotel in New York, in November 2016.

Is Trump Waging A Hidden Campaign Against Mitt Romney?

Dec 04, 2017

When the president went to Utah on Monday, he may have been working to keep Romney from having a path through that state to the Senate — and a perch as the top non-Trump Republican in Washington.

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Poll: Majority of Utahans Think Sen. Hatch Shouldn't Run For Re-Election

Aug 01, 2017

An overwhelming majority of Utahs want Senator Orrin Hatch to retire.

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Utah's Chaffetz Won't Seek Re-Election

Apr 19, 2017

Utah’s U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced today he will not seek re-election to his House seat or pursue any political office next year.

The announcement came as a shock to many, but it leaves his options open to run for governor in 2020.

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Hatch Raises $1.3M Despite Being Coy On Re-Election Bid

Apr 12, 2017

Utah's senior senator, Republican Orrin Hatch, has raised over $1 million in campaign funds as he weighs a run for re-election.

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Sen. Romney? Maybe, In Utah

Apr 07, 2017

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has reached out to former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney about possibly running for the Senate — if a vacancy opens in Utah.

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UT Sens. Push For Bike Access In Wilderness Areas

Aug 05, 2016

More than 100 million acres of America’s most rugged landscapes designated as wilderness are off-limits to mountain bikers, but two Utah senators have introduced legislation that would allow bikers to join hikers and horseback riders in those scenic, undisturbed areas.