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OverviewIn this Sunday Edition, "The Man Who Bought Washington," convicted Lobbyist Jack Ambramoff explains his crimes and why he believes the federal political system is still broken. Plus, we'll take a closer look at a bill that would require parental consent for anyone under 18 to use a tanning bed. And, we'll introduce you to a beauty queen with a great left hook.
Segment 1
Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff visited Utah last week. The ex-Washington insider at the heart of arguably the biggest political scandal since Watergate. For his crimes, he did time in federal prison and owes millions in restitution. Now he's on the speaking circuit and is promoting a new book. Ambramoff admits he did wrong. But, he says, even with recently reformed lobbying regulations, influence peddlers still find Washington ripe for the picking. We sat down with him and discussed lobbyists, bribes and his attempt at reform and redemption. Abramoff served three and a half years in a federal prison for his crimes of conspiracy, honest services fraud and tax evasion.
Segment 2
A bill passed the Utah Senate last week that would require parental consent for teens to use tanning beds. The proposed law would make it a class C misdemeanor for anyone under the age of 18 to tan without a parent's permission in person. And the bill's sponsor, Senator Pat Jones, says salons that don't enforce that rule would lose their license after just one violation. Opponents say it's an example of government overreaching its authority, but supporters consider tanning beds a public health concern. We talk with Bill Sears, owner of Secret Beach Tanning Salon and MarryAnn Gerber, a frequent tanner in her teen years who ended up battling melanoma.
Segment 3Beauty queen Mallory Rogers is a tough competitor. She's smart, articulate, she can dance, she can sing, and she's got a mean right hook. KSL News Specialist Peter Rosen and photojournalist Eric Betts present our story of the week.
