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Lee Backs Calls for Enforcing “Leahy-Thurmond Rule” on Judges

Jun 14, 2012

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee responded to reports that Senate Republicans would begin enforcing the “Leahy-Thurmond Rule,” an historic practice in presidential years when the Senate stops confirming certain judicial nominees.

“I am pleased that the Republican caucus has decided to enforce the Leahy-Thurmond rule and cease confirming appeals court nominees until after the presidential election,” said Lee, a member of the Judiciary Committee. “It is particularly important that we do so now in light of the unconstitutional ‘recess’ appointments President Obama made earlier this year. The President must be held accountable for his unprecedented and illegitimate assertion that he may unilaterally determine when the Senate is in session. I join Leader McConnell, Senator Grassley, and others in opposing President Obama’s abuse of power and curtailing additional appellate confirmations between now and the election.”

Lee Opposes Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz

Jun 12, 2012

Today, Senator Mike Lee spoke on the Senate floor opposing the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Senator Lee noted that Mr. Hurwitz has closely associated himself with the misguided reasoning behind the controversial abortion rights decision in Roe v. Wade.

Poll: Overwhelming Majority Still Opposes Unconstitutional Mandate

Jun 5, 2012

A new poll shows Americans overwhelmingly continue to oppose a provision of the president’s signature legislation, ObamaCare, which would require individuals to purchase health insurance.

Lee: Verizon/Cable Deal Appears Procompetitive and Likely to Benefit Consumers

May 24, 2012

Although antitrust law is by its very nature forward looking, unmoored speculation must not be allowed to overtake rational economic analysis.

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