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Senate approves state-funded veterans nursing home in Ogden
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 129, approving state funds to build a veterans nursing home in Ogden; supporters emphasized a long effort to fill a federal funding gap and thanked veterans and veterans groups who attended the floor session.
The Utah Senate voted to approve House Bill 129, authorizing state funds for construction of a veterans nursing home in Ogden. Senator Norm K. Knudson (Senator Knudson) presented the bill and declared a conflict of interest, saying he is a veteran and took personal pride in sponsoring the measure. The Senate adopted the bill under suspension of the rules and carried the measure to final passage.
Supporters across the floor framed the vote as addressing a federal shortfall. Director Terry…
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