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John Florez
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E-mail: jdflorez@comcast.net

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  • July 21: We must keep government honest, accountable 9

  • July 14: Applaud 5 Utah lawmakers for their courage 24

  • July 7: John Florez: It's time to go back to the basics of summer fun 4

  • June 30: As we mourn loved ones, we also celebrate life 1

  • June 23: John Florez: Utah lawmakers just pretend to care about safety of mine workers 5

  • June 16: John Florez: Center is proud symbol of grass-roots power 0

  • June 9: John Florez: International program vital for Utah students 10

  • June 2: Illegal immigration not simply a legal problem 20

  • May 26: Recommit to values for which soldiers have died 1

  • May 19: John Florez: College courses are big plus for prep students 4

  • May 12: John Florez: U. should not let Indian-education program die 45

  • May 5: John Florez: Market was a natural social gathering place 2

  • April 28: John Florez: Maybe kids need a less-sterile environment 13

  • April 21: John Florez: Youths need guidance at 'front end' of lives 2

  • April 14: John Florez: It's time to stop viewing world with tinted lenses 1

  • April 7: John Florez: Legislators have duty to 'oversee' not 'overlook' 5

  • March 31: John Florez: It's time we all join the game and back some rookies 10

  • March 24: John Florez: Voters must attend caucuses to make impact 2

  • March 17: John Florez: Utah should streamline educational governance 12

  • March 10: John Florez: State right to ignore fed mandates on schools 4

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