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Utah lawmakers weigh in on Reid poker bill - Las Vegas Review Journal

The Utah paper pointed out that Reid, like Chaffetz and Hatch, is a member of the Mormon church and that then-church president Gordon Hinckley urged followers in a 2005 speech to “don’t start” gambling or playing poker, or “quit now while you can do so.” >> Latter-Day Saints >>

Background: One-term Massachusetts governor; successful venture capitalist; former head of U.S. Olympic organizing committee; member of the Mormon church. Credits: Stature; has credibility on economic issues; viewed as a stronger general election candidate >> Latter-Day Saints >>

The abduction made national news and Smart — petite, blond and a member of the Mormon Church — became a symbol of stolen innocence. Smart was rescued nine months later when she was spotted with Mitchell and Barzee on a street in Salt Lake City >> Latter-Day Saints >>