Lee Commends State Legislature on Recent Session
Mar 12, 2012
The ability of a State to oversee the land within its borders is inextricably tied to economic growth as well as critical funding for education. The federal government – which owns nearly seven out of every 10 acres in Utah – has had far too much control, for far too long.
Hatch Act Modernization Act Introduced
Mar 12, 2012
While federal employees must ensure that their first priority is serving the people, they are also citizens and deserve to have their freedoms protected. If we can update the Hatch Act to provide for greater flexibility for public workers while still ensuring the legitimacy of our politics, there should be no reason for anyone to oppose such a change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
