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.
Bernanke Confident in Tools Concerned about Timing -- Day Lee Briefing 6/11/2012
Jun 11, 2012
Lawmakers are working to block an unprecedented power grab by the Environmental Protection Agency to use the Clean Water Act (CWA) and control land alongside ditches, gullies and other ephemeral spots by claiming the sources are part of navigable waterways.
Floor Speech on Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz
Jun 11, 2012
I spoke on the Senate floor today about my opposition to the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Below is a transcript of my remarks:
The Supreme Court Can and Must Enforce the Constitution
Jun 7, 2012
it simply is not the case that a court can properly be described as activist just because it enforces the Constitution's structural limits on federal power.
Bracket Creep -- Day Lee Briefing 6/06/2012
Jun 6, 2012
However, today is the first time CBO has stated publicly that Obamacare will cause what amounts to a new form of “bracket creep” – whereby smaller and smaller shares of the population will be eligible for subsidies
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.
Employers Against ObamaCare -- Day Lee Briefing 06/05/12
Jun 5, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors, Magna Water, and the office of Utah’s Attorney General.
From the Senator’s Desk
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Around the Water Cooler
Poll: Employers say striking entire health law is best outcome
Most American employers believe that a Supreme Court decision rejecting the entire healthcare law would be the best option for their finances, a new poll finds.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, Utah home builders, PARC, the Utah Cattleman’s Association, and the Council for National Policy. He will also host a Jell-O bar for office visitors at 3:30 PM EDT (1:30 MDT).
Town Hall in Nephi Tonight -- Day Lee Briefing 5/31/2012
May 31, 2012
oday, Senator Lee is meeting with constituents and community leaders from Millard County, Juab County, and Nephi. He will be hosting a youth town hall in Nephi from 6:00 PM (MDT) to 7:00 PM, and a general town hall in Nephi from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Town Hall in Heber Tonight -- Day Lee Briefing 5/30/2012
May 30, 2012
Today, Senator Lee is meeting with constituents in Utah. He will be hosting a youth town hall in Heber from 6:00 PM (MDT) to 7:00 PM, and a general town hall in Heber from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The general town hall will be broadcast on Senator Lee’s Ustream channel, which can be viewed here.
June 2012 - Mobile Office Schedule
May 30, 2012
1. Mobile Office Visit to Box Elder County
When: Wednesday 6 June 2012 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Snowville, Utah @ Snowville Town Hall, 20 West Main Street, Snowville, Utah 84336 (Conference Room)
2. Mobile Office Visit to Box Elder County
When: Wednesday 6 June 2012 @ 1 PM - 3 PM
Where: Garland, Utah @ Garland City Hall, 72 North Main Street, Garland, Utah 84312 (Council Room)
3. Mobile Office Visit to Tooele County
When: Thursday 7 June 2012 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Wendover, Utah @ Wendover City Offices, P.O. Box 430, 920 East Wendover Blvd, Wendover, Utah 84083 (Break Room)
When: Thursday 7 June 2012 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Wendover, Utah @ Historic Wendover Airfield Museum, 845 Airport Apron, Wendover, Utah 84083 (Conference Room)
4. Mobile Office Visit to Tooele/Juab Counties
When: Thursday 7 June 2012 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Ibapah, Utah @ Goshute Tribal Headquarters, P.O. Box 6104, 195 Tribal Center Road, Ibapah, Utah 84034 (Conference Room)
When: Thursday 7 June 2012 @ 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Where: Ibapah (Goshute), Utah @ Goshute Housing Authority Office, P.O. Box HC-635, 713 Tempi Poi Road, Ibapah (Goshute), Utah 84034 (Conference Room)
5. Mobile Office Visit to Summit County
When: Wednesday 27 June 2012 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Kamas, Utah @ Kamas City Hall, 170 North Main Street, Kamas, Utah 84036 (Council Room)
When: Wednesday 27 June 2012 @ 1 PM - 3 PM
Where: Oakley, Utah @ Oakley City Hall, P.O. Box 129, 960 West Center Street, Oakley, Utah 84055 (Council Room)
6. Mobile Office Visit to Emery County
When: Thursday 28 June 2012 @10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Castle Dale, Utah @ Castle Dale City Hall, P.O. Box 728, 65 East 100 North, Castle Dale, Utah 84513 (Conference Room)
When: Thursday 28 June 2012 @ 1 PM – 3 PM
Where: Huntington, Utah @ Huntington City Hall, P.O. Box 126, 20 South Main Street, Huntington, Utah 84528 (Conference Room)
