Obamacare Support at All Time Low -- Day Lee Briefing 04/12/12
Apr 12, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
#BuffettRule doesn't solve #jobs problem, doesn't solve #deficit problem, & doesn't solve #gasprices problem: http://ow.ly/aeBvI
SenLeeComs
MUST WATCH: Santelli: "We cannot collect enough taxes to catch up with spending!" http://bit.ly/HLXFjZ #BuffettRule
SenLeePressSec
Emery County has visit from Sen. Mike Lee: http://bit.ly/IgHi13 (via @ecprogress) #utpol
SenLeeResearch
The #nationaldebt forces a burden of $684,330 upon every American family: http://bit.ly/znPyZc #tcot #tlot #debt #deficit
Around the Water Cooler
Ann Romney fires back at never-worked charge
Ann Romney fought back Thursday against a Democrat who suggested she's no economic expert because she "hasn't worked a day in her life." Raising the five Romney sons, she said, was such a full-time job that her husband, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, considered it more important than his work as the family breadwinner.
Dispute erupts over GSA spending scandal price tag
House Republicans released new documentation Thursday designed to undercut administration claims that the cost of past General Services Administration conferences increased at a far greater rate under President George W. Bush than under President Barack Obama.
LEE: “Buffett Rule” Attempting to Divide, Distract Americans
Apr 12, 2012
Last night, Senator Mike Lee discussed President Obama’s push to distract Americans with the “Buffett Rule,” legislation that raises taxes on job creators and ignores the need for comprehensive tax reform.
Lee: DOJ Complaint Raises Serious Issues
Apr 11, 2012
Today, Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Senator Mike Lee made the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s announcement of a lawsuit against several book publishers and Apple, Inc. alleging that the companies conspired to raise prices for e-books
Auditing the Fed -- Day Lee Briefing 04/11/12
Apr 11, 2012
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
#Obamacare popularity plummeting in wake of #SCOTUS arguments. I discuss with @BillHemmer: http://ow.ly/advw1
SenLeeComs
Here are Republicans actually tackling tax policy instead of pushing messaging amendments http://on.wsj.com/HBi0Zy @wsj #BuffettRule
SenLeePressSec
Reminder: No Utah press teleconference today. Our next call will be held next Tuesday. Let me know if you need anything in the meantime.
SenLeeResearch
The #nationaldebt forces a burden of $684,330 upon every American family: http://bit.ly/znPyZc #tcot #tlot #debt #deficit
Around the Water Cooler
US budget deficit hits a record high for March
The U.S. budget deficit is running slightly lower than last year's through the first six months of the budget year but is still on track to top $1 trillion for a fourth straight year.
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the deficit in March totaled $198.2 billion, a record for that month. That left the gap through the first half of 2012 at $779 billion, down 6.1 percent from a year ago.
George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin shooting, official says
Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey plans to announce as early as Wednesday afternoon that she is charging neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, according to a law enforcement official close to the investigation.
Emery County has visit from Sen. Mike Lee
Apr 10, 2012
Emery County was treated to a visit from Sen. Mike Lee on April 3. He met with county commissioners and other county officials as well as the public in Green River and in Castle Dale.
Green River Town Hall Recap
Apr 10, 2012
Last week, I held a town hall meeting at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River. I spoke with several county commissioners, the mayor of Green River, and other local officials, but more importantly I spoke with everyday citizens about the issues that they found to be most important.
Fixing Entitlements -- Day Lee Briefing 04/10/12
Apr 10, 2012
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
Here is an updated April schedule for my mobile office: http://ow.ly/aa09p #utpol
SenLeeComs
This is a good time to remind reporters that, as he criticizes GOP, Obama's plan for the country failed in the Senate 0-97, House 0-414
SenLeePressSec
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Pat Condon joins @SenMikeLee as policy adviser http://bit.ly/H1WGfs #utpol #airforce
SenLeeResearch
The #nationaldebt forces a burden of $684,330 upon every American family: http://bit.ly/znPyZc #tcot #tlot #debt #deficit
Around the Water Cooler
Study: Tax deadline day can be deadly on US roads
The two certainties in life - death and taxes - may be more intertwined than Ben Franklin ever imagined: A study found that deadly auto accidents increase on Tax Day.
Stocks Log Worst Day in 2012, Dow Skids 200
Stocks posted their steepest one-day decline this year, finishing in negative territory for the fifth-straight session Tuesday, amid concerns over the health of the global economy and the start of earnings season.
A Constitutionally Limited Government -- Day Lee Briefing 04/09/12
Apr 9, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
Here is an updated April schedule for my mobile office: http://ow.ly/aa09p #utpol
SenLeeComs
"The federal government ran a $777 billion deficit for the first six months of fiscal year 2012" http://p.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/apr/6/government-40th-straight-deficit-month-march/
SenLeePressSec
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Pat Condon joins @SenMikeLee as policy adviser http://bit.ly/H1WGfs #utpol #airforce
SenLeeResearch
The #nationaldebt forces a burden of $684,330 upon every American family: http://bit.ly/znPyZc #tcot #tlot #debt #deficit
Around the Water Cooler
Finalists emerge to redesign National Mall sites
Lakeside gardens, dining rooms hovering over water, grassy new amphitheaters and underground pavilions at the foot of the Washington Monument have emerged as finalists in a design competition to overhaul neglected sites on the National Mall.
Lousy jobs report sends stocks lower
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Monday, the first trading day following a disappointing jobs report last week.
Blanding Town Hall Q & A
Apr 6, 2012
I would like to thank everyone who attended my recent town hall meeting in Blanding, UT. If you were unable to attend the town hall or tune in to the live stream of the event, here are some highlights. I had some great questions from those in attendance.
An "Over the Top" Conference -- Day Lee Briefing 04/05/12
Apr 5, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
Good article on @Redstate about the Federal Reserve Modernization Act that I introduced: http://ow.ly/a5k3t
SenLeeComs
Killing Coal http://on.wsj.com/HYreyy Obama's dishonesty about an "all of the above" energy policy on display.
SenLeePressSec
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Pat Condon joins @SenMikeLee as policy adviser http://bit.ly/H1WGfs #utpol #airforce
SenLeeResearch
The #nationaldebt forces a burden of $684,330 upon every American family: http://bit.ly/znPyZc #tcot #tlot #debt #deficit
Around the Water Cooler
US hiring slows amid uncertainty about economy
The U.S. job market slowed in March as companies hit the brakes on hiring amid uncertainty about the economy's growth prospects. The unemployment rate dipped, but mostly because more Americans stopped looking for work.
GSA manager wanted ‘over the top’ Vegas conference
The man at the center of the scandal embroiling the General Services Administration — the one who insisted that the infamous Las Vegas planning conference had to be “over the top” — was trying to supplant what previous hosts of the biennial conference had achieved.
