Press Releases
Lee Reacts to Death of Sergeant Johnson
Sep 1, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding the death of Sergeant Johnson:
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Draper City Police Sergeant Derek Johnson. My wife Sharon and I are praying for the family and for our law enforcement community as they begin to cope with this loss. Days such as this are a reminder of the commitment, courage and sacrifice so often displayed by those who protect and defend our neighborhoods and cities."
Lee Announces Utah Town Hall Dates and Locations
Aug 15, 2013
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced dates and locations for five upcoming town hall meetings throughout the state of Utah. He will visit with and take questions from constituents in hour-long events in Spanish Fork, Plain City, Tooele, Farmington, and Kanab.
Lee will live-stream the town hall events via Ustream on his Facebook page for those not able to attend in-person. Online viewers are invited to submit questions through Facebook or Twitter, using #LeeTownHall. Press are welcome to attend all events.
The dates, times, and locations of the town hall meetings are listed below:
Wednesday, August 21
Spanish Fork
7:00 p.m.
High Chaparral Building on the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
475 South Main Street
Thursday, August 22
Plain City
7:00 p.m.
Senior Center
4160 West 2200 North
Tuesday, August 27
Tooele
7:00 p.m.
Old Court House
57 South Main Street
Wednesday, August 28
Farmington
7:00 p.m.
Davis County Administration Building
61 South Main Street
Thursday, September 5
Kanab
7:00 p.m.
Kanab High School
59 East Cowboy Drive
Kanab
Lee: New Obamacare Delays are a Shameful Political Move
Aug 13, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee responded to new reports that the Obama administration is delaying another major component of the president’s health care law. On Monday, the New York Times reported that a rule restricting out-of-pocket insurance costs for consumers, such as co-pays and deductibles, would be delayed until after next year’s election. This provision was originally billed by the administration as a major cost saver for patients, particularly those with chronic disease. But the cap was leading to huge premium increases, particularly for young families and students.
Lee Responds to DOJ’s Airline Merger Challenge
Aug 13, 2013
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee, ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, released the following statement:
“The Justice Department's decision to challenge the planned merger between American and US Airways is an extremely significant development,” said Senator Lee. “At the Antitrust Subcommittee’s hearing on this transaction, we heard testimony concerning the merger's potential either to benefit or to harm consumers. By focusing its case on the effect of the transaction on competition and consumers, the Department is applying the proper criteria. It is now for the court to decide whether the merger will in fact substantially lessen competition. I intend to continue closely to monitor this transaction and look forward to reviewing in more detail the Department's decision to file suit in this case.”
