Floor Speech Stating Opposition to Caitlin Halligan Nomination
Dec 6, 2011
In 2003, while serving as Solicitor General of New York, Ms. Halligan approved and signed a legal brief arguing that handgun manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers should be held liable for criminal actions that individuals commit with the guns. Three years later in 2006, Ms. Halligan filed a brief alleging that handgun manufacturers were guilty of creating a public nuisance.
The Express Scripts/Medco Merger: Cost Savings for Consumers or More Profits for the Middlemen?
Dec 6, 2011
Each year Americans spend over $300 billion dollars on prescription drugs and that number is only growing. At a time when businesses are strapped for cash, many employers spend as much as 12 percent of their entire budgets on employee health benefits, including coverage for prescription drugs.
Obamacare Killing Jobs -- 12/05/2011
Dec 5, 2011
Businesses small and large are once again showing signs just how Obamacare is affecting their willingness to hire.
Lee Calls for Iran Sanctions
Dec 2, 2011
"The United States needs to send a clear message to the government of Iran that we will not tolerate the threats posed by the Iranian regime’s actions," said Senator Lee, who sites on the Foreign Relations committee. "Their pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a serious threat to the United States, Israel, and other allies. This amendment sends a clear signal to the Iranian regime that they will not be allowed to participate in the global economic system if they continue to destabilize the region."
More than what the courts will tolerate -- Day Lee Briefing 12/01/2011
Dec 1, 2011
US Senators have an obligation to uphold the Constitution, which means more than just doing what the courts will tolerate
Lee cosponsors the North American Energy Security Act
Dec 1, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee cosponsored the North American Energy Security Act, which would authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Defending Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Dec 1, 2011
Yesterday, I cosponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prevent the military from detaining United States citizens indefinitely as "enemy combatants." I also spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of maintaining our civil liberties and the legislative branch's responsibility to adhere to both the letter and the spirit of the Constitution. This post contains a video of my speech, along with a transcript.
Protecting Medicare -- Day Lee Briefing 11/30/2011
Nov 30, 2011
I voted against the Udall Amendment to NDAA because it did not change current policy that allows indefinite detention.
Lee Supports Detainee Protections for American Citizens
Nov 30, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his support for legislation that would prevent any American citizen from being held indefinitely by the military without trial. The provision is an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate.
Day Lee Briefing 11/29/2011
Nov 29, 2011
Today, Senator Lee will meet with Utah State Treasurer Richard Ellis, Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, and students who are part of Close Up Utah. The senator will also attend a reception for No Greater Sacrifice, appear on Fox Business Network’s Willis Report at 5:15 PM EST (3:15 MST), and hold a Utah tele-press conference at 5:30 PM EST (3:30 MST).
