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Rep. Jim Matheson
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  1. Congratulations to the elected officials who were sworn in yesterday. It was an honor to join Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams and Governor Gary Herbert at their Inaugurations. I look forward to working with them on issues important to citizens in the 4th district.
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  2. It is an honor serving Utah’s 4th Congressional district, and I look forward to staying in touch about what’s happening in the House of Representatives and the issues that are important to you.
    Photo: It is an honor serving Utah’s 4th Congressional district, and I look forward to staying in touch about what’s happening in the House of Representatives and the issues that are important to you.
  3. My first order of legislative business for this new Congress is working with my Republican colleague Mike Fitzpatrick on bipartisan legislation to block any Congressional pay raise.
  4. Today marks the beginning of the 113th Congress. I am blessed to have my family with me and am honored to be sworn in as the representative for Utah's 4th district.
    Photo: Today marks the beginning of the 113th Congress. I am blessed to have my family with me and am honored to be sworn in as the representative for Utah's 4th district.
  5. We all know Utah is a place where great things are happening. I was proud to welcome new businesses and economic growth to our state this year and remain committed in Congress to helping our state continue its trend of success.
    Photo: We all know Utah is a place where great things are happening.  I was proud to welcome new businesses and economic growth to our state this year and remain committed in Congress to helping our state continue its trend of success.
  6. I am proud to call Utah home, and I value the opportunity to spend time in our community. Thank you to all of the community members, leaders and activists who are continually working to make our state a better place.
    Photo: I am proud to call Utah home, and I value the opportunity to spend time in our community. Thank you to all of the community members, leaders and activists who are continually working to make our state a better place.
  7. I am proud of Utah's growing economy and visiting businesses across the state always makes me a better representative. I enjoy learning about different industries and talking about how we can work together to cut red tape and keep Utah businesses efficient and successful.
    Photo: I am proud of Utah's growing economy and visiting businesses across the state always makes me a better representative.  I enjoy learning about different industries and talking about how we can work together to cut red tape and keep Utah businesses efficient and successful.
  8. This year, I had the chance to meet with many Utahns in my Washington DC and Utah offices. I appreciate their time and expertise as we discussed our State's issues, concerns and needs - democracy works best when everyone is involved.
    Photo: This year, I had the chance to meet with many Utahns in my Washington DC and Utah offices. I appreciate their time and expertise as we discussed our State's issues, concerns and needs - democracy works best when everyone is involved.
  9. In 2012, I was able to visit many high school and college campuses across our state. Education is the best investment we can make in our future, and I appreciate the opportunity to spend time with Utah students, teachers, and administrators.
    Photo: In 2012, I was able to visit many high school and college campuses across our state. Education is the best investment we can make in our future, and I appreciate the opportunity to spend time with Utah students, teachers, and administrators.
  10. As we look forward to a new session of Congress, I'm reminded of how meeting with Utahns and listening to their concerns makes me a better representative. Check in with my page over the next few days to see some of my highlights from 2012 - like and share your favorites and be sure to leave your comments.
  11. It's official - Utah will no longer be a storage area for high-level nuclear waste. This was a hard-fought battle, and a win for all Utahns.

    http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile2/55513674-218/consortium-friday-license-nrc.html.csp
  12. Good news for Washington County - FEMA has authorized payments of more than $1 million in aid for damage caused by the Sept. 11 Santa Clara flood.
  13. Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Connecticut.
    Photo: Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Connecticut.
  14. The senseless tragedy in Connecticut is something that will be on the minds of all parents today. Here is a resource developed by Utah school district professionals on how to discuss the shooting with your children.
  15. I value hearing from my constituents. Visit my website to find out how I can help you and use this form to contact me about issues that are important to you: https://mathesonforms.house.gov/contact-form
    Photo: I value hearing from my constituents. Visit my website to find out how I can help you and use this form to contact me about issues that are important to you: https://mathesonforms.house.gov/contact-form
  16. Questioned federal agency officials today at Health subcommittee hearing on uncertainty about health care reform law.

    One concern involves potential for gaps in coverage for Utahns whose income levels change, affecting how they get health insurance.

    Time to work in a bipartisan way to address unresolved concerns in health care.
    Photo: Questioned federal agency officials today at Health subcommittee hearing on uncertainty about health care reform law.  

One concern involves potential for gaps in coverage for Utahns whose income levels change, affecting how they get health insurance. 

Time to work in a bipartisan way to address unresolved concerns in health care.

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