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President George W. Bush hosted a White House luncheon today that brought together President-elect Barack Obama and three former Oval Office occupants.

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Chaffetz in Congress

Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News

In a new year that's sure to challenge the elected officials who keep Utah's county governments afloat, Monday ceremonies in Utah's three most populous counties marked the start, and in some cases the re-start, of those officials' terms of public service.

'Transparency' initiative

Chaffetz in Congress

Obama attends Presidential lunch

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker unveiled a 30-point plan and a new interactive Web site Tuesday aimed at making the inner workings of the city government machine more "open, inclusive, responsive and accountable for its actions."

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Obama attends Presidential lunch

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Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, spent his first official day in Congress with tears in his eyes during his swearing-in, having his first fight with majority Democrats and even criticizing the senior Republican senator in his own Utah delegation.

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