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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Congressional Overreach -- Day Lee Briefing 04/04/12
Apr 4, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
SenMikeLee
RT @gsmittysmith: With @SenMikeLee #utpol #iamproisrael http://instagr.am/p/I75OHnAdUA/
SenLeeComs
PIC: Sen Lee takes questions from Emery County officials and business owners in Castle Dale #leetownhall #utpol http://pic.twitter.com/NQcBrP8g
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
Texas judge confronts Obama administration over 'judicial restraint' statement
A federal judge in Texas is demanding that the Department of Justice clarify whether President Obama's dig about "judicial restraint" means the administration thinks the Judicial Branch has no right to overturn unconstitutional laws.
Obama signs insider trading ban by lawmakers
President Barack Obama signed legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress, the president and thousands of federal workers from profiting from nonpublic information learned on the job, calling it an embodiment of the fundamental American value of fair play.
Green River and Blanding Townhalls -- Day Lee Briefing 04/03/2012
Apr 3, 2012
Townhall meetings today in Green River and Blanding
