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.”
Constitutional Conflicts -- Day Lee Briefing 6/14/2012
Jun 14, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with finalists in the University of Utah clean energy competition, and with representatives of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and the National Young Leaders Conference.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
Constitutional? Are you serious? #liberalismin4words
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) June 13, 2012
Full transcript of the interview with Lee and the Washington Examiner bit.ly/KpZc1I | If you have 10 mins, it's a great read. #utpol
— Brian Phillips (@SenLeeComs) June 14, 2012
VIDEO: @SenMikeLee wishes the Army a happy 237th birthday and thanks all who have served: bit.ly/MtwADI #utpol
— Emily Bennion (@SenLeePressSec) June 14, 2012
Around the Water Cooler
Italian borrowing rates jump as debt fears spread
Italy's borrowing costs jumped on Thursday, a symptom of market fears the country may follow Spain in needing foreign financial aid, as Premier Mario Monti prepared to meet France's new president, Francois Hollande, to discuss how to save the 17-nation eurozone.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits climbed last week, indicating continued trouble for the labor market.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will speak at the Faith & Freedom Conference at 9:30 PM EDT (7:30 MDT).
Senator Lee Recognizes the 237th Anniversary of the U.S. Army
Jun 14, 2012
In 1775, our Founding Fathers established the Continental Army. Over the past 237 years the U.S. Army has become an elite fighting force charged with protecting America and her interests at home and abroad.
Keeping an Eye on the 9th Circuit -- Day Lee Briefing 6/13/2012
Jun 13, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the American Heritage School Tour. He will also be a guest on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends at 7:15 AM EDT (5:15 MDT) and KSL Radio’s Utah Morning News with Grant and Amanda at 10:45 AM EDT (8:45 MDT).
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
Article one section eight #ConservatismIn4Words
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) June 13, 2012
LEE: "SC should not strike #ObamaCare down bc it is unpopular. But the Court must do so if mandate exceeds authority granted to Congress."
— Brian Phillips (@SenLeeComs) June 7, 2012
ICYMI: @SenMikeLee questions AG Eric #Holder about "Constitutional conflicts" bit.ly/KBwbNe
— Emily Bennion (@SenLeePressSec) June 13, 2012
@SenLeePressSec @SenMikeLee Thanks for joining us - always nice to get that insider look at the Supreme Court.
— Utah's Morning News (@GrantandAmanda) June 13, 2012
Around the Water Cooler
French president warns Greeks over euro
The new French president has warned Greeks that if they vote to move away from international bailout commitments in the upcoming election, they could be pushed out of the eurozone.
Iran, North Korea, Sudan rack up millions by trading UN carbon credits
The U.N. is funneling millions of dollars worth of tradable carbon credits to corrupt nations worldwide, including Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Uzbekistan in an attempt to encourage clean energy projects in the developing world.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and the National Young Leaders Conference.
Exercising Caution with the Ninth Circuit Court -- Day Lee Briefing 06/12/12
Jun 12, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of Court Appointed Special Advocates and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He will also question Attorney General Eric Holder in a Judiciary Committee hearing, and be a guest on KNRS radio at 6:20 PM EDT (4:20 MDT).
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
Watch: my questions to AG Eric #Holder from earlier today:http://ow.ly/bxa2v #tcot #utpol
SenLeeComs
.@WSJ: Obama's Real Spending Record http://on.wsj.com/LiO3vU#WSJ #MakingItWorse
SenLeePressSec
VIDEO: Sen. Lee discusses his opposition to 9th circuit nominee#Hurwitz, citing work on Roe v. Wade: http://bit.ly/LGN8JO
SenLeeResearch
@SenMikeLee on exercising caution with nominees to the#NinthCircuit Court of Appeals: http://bit.ly/Nwn6tk #judiciary #tcot#tlot
Around the Water Cooler
Republicans want outside prosecutor to probe leaks
Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday fended off Republican demands that he appoint a special counsel outside of the Justice Department to look into national security leaks.
May budget deficit up from year earlier
The U.S. government posted a budget deficit of $125 billion in May, more than twice the level registered in the same month last year.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the American Heritage School Tour. He will also be a guest on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends at 7:15 AM EDT (5:15 MDT) and KSL Radio’s Utah Morning News with Grant and Amanda at 10:45 AM EDT (8:45 MDT).
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.
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:
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.
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
