Lee Blasts Reid on Nominations ‘Stunt’
Mar 12, 2012
Senator Harry Reid’s action is nothing more than a political stunt designed to distract the American people from the Democrats’ legislative failures. His sudden interest in judicial nominations is a desperate attempt to draw attention away from his party's failure to address our nation's economic emergencies.
Lee Speaks In Opposition of Antitrust Railroad Amendment
Mar 8, 2012
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) took to the Senate floor in opposition of Senator Herb Kohl's (D-WI) railroad antitrust amendment. Lee opposes the amendment because it would add an additional layer of government oversight to an industry already burdened by extensive government regulation. A portion of the remarks are available below, and the full text can be viewed here.
Oil, Gas, and Coal: The World's Best Biofuels -- Day Lee Briefing 03/08/2012
Mar 8, 2012
My favorite biofuels are oil, gas, and coal.
Gas Prices Still Climbing -- Day Lee Briefing 03/07/2012
Mar 7, 2012
Today, Senator Lee will be meeting with Argentinian Ambassador Jorge Argüello, as well as with representatives of the Society for Human Resource Management, the Petroleum Association of America, the National MS Society, and the National Franchise Association.
Railroad Antitrust Floor Statement
Mar 7, 2012
I rise in opposition to the railroad antitrust amendment offered by my distinguished colleague, Senator Kohl, and I urge my fellow Senators to do likewise.
Ending Energy Subsidies -- Day Lee Briefing 03/01/2012
Mar 1, 2012
Today, Senator Lee will meet with the Western Caucus working group, and also with representatives of the Sound Geothermal Exchange Organization, the National Treasury Employees Union, and the Utah Wing of the Air Force Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol. He will also attend a press conference regarding energy.
Lee Opposes Nomination of Hurwitz to Ninth Circuit Court
Mar 1, 2012
I oppose the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz based on concerns I have with his constitutional jurisprudence.
Lee Attends Hearing on Due Process Rights
Feb 29, 2012
Today, in a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee entitled, “The Due Process Guarantee Act: Banning Indefinite Detention of Americans,” Senator Mike Lee reaffirmed his support for legislation that would clarify that the U.S. government does not have the authority to detain without trial American citizens apprehended on U.S. soil.
Western Caucus Examines Washington Barriers to Prosperity and Property Rights in the West
Feb 29, 2012
Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Steve Pearce (R-NM), Hearing Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses hosted a bicameral hearing entitled “Washington Barriers to Prosperity and Property Rights in the West.”
