Lee: Assault on Religious Liberty Highlights Need to Repeal ObamaCare
Feb 16, 2012
The assault on religious conscience by the White House highlights the imperative of repealing ObamaCare. We know it will raise premiums. We know it will require higher taxes. We know it will kill jobs. And the more we start to peel back the layers of this 2,700 page onion, the more we learn how it encroaches on our basic freedoms and constitutionally guaranteed liberties. The most recent discovery is the attempt, by this administration, to mandate that all insurance plans cover contraception, sterilization, and morning-after pills that induce abortion. The government has no right to force individuals, companies or organizations to purchase or provide a product or service that stands in contradiction with deeply held religious and moral beliefs. We cannot stand for this violation of personal and religious liberty. Together with improving our economy and creating jobs, repealing ObamaCare must remain a top priority.
Utah Energy Summit -- Day Lee Briefing 02/15/12
Feb 15, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will attend both a prayer breakfast at 8:00 AM EST and the National Guard Caucus Breakfast at 8:30 AM EST, host a special Valentine’s Jell-O bar in his office at 3:30 PM EST, speak to the Utah Energy Summit via Skype at 5:30 EST (3:30 MST), and attend the Capitol Hill Eagle Scout reception after the speech. He will also meet with representatives of the Utah Medical Association, the American Federation of Government Employees, the Utah Local Taxpayer Advocate, the American Principles Project, Hyundai, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
From the Senator’s Desk
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VIDEO: Obama ‘Manifestly Wrong’ on U.S. Constitution, Says Sen. Mike Lee http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/14/video-obama-manifestly-wrong-on-u-s-constitution-says-sen-mike-lee/ via @heritage
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VIDEO: Obama ‘Manifestly Wrong’ on U.S. Constitution, Says Sen. Mike Lee http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/14/video-obama-manifestly-wrong-on-u-s-constitution-says-sen-mike-lee/ via @heritage
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Thanks to the Valley Voices of Moab, who called our office with a fantastic singing telegram yesterday! http://bit.ly/xCwmus (@moabtimes)
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.@SenMikeLee says the #Constitution is more important than partisanship: http://bit.ly/zyxs9g #tcot #tlot #recessgate
Around the Water Cooler
GOP pushes back against any further cuts in nukes
Congressional Republicans on Wednesday vowed to block the Obama administration from sharply cutting the U.S. nuclear force, calling potential reductions of as much as 80 percent in the number of deployed weapons "reckless lunacy."
Iran flaunted a new generation of centrifuges and mastery of the nuclear fuel cycle Wednesday as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, clad in a white lab coat, was on hand to load domestically made fuel rods into the core of a Tehran reactor.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will attend a breakfast hosted by the Aspen Institute. He will also meet with representatives of Enefit and the American Association for Homecare.
Lee Introduces Pain-Capable Abortion Restriction in DC
Feb 15, 2012
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senator Mike Lee introduced legislation that would prohibit abortions in Washington, D.C. after the 20th week of pregnancy, the point at which doctors say a child has developed the ability to experience pain. The “District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” is modeled on legislation passed in Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Alabama. There are no current restrictions on abortions in the District.
“Protecting unborn children from experiencing pain should not be controversial,” said Senator Lee. “Similar laws have already been passed in multiple states. With respect to the Federal District, Congress not only has the responsibility to act immediately, but also the undisputed authority to do so.
“Over the years, science has developed the ability to determine when an unborn child can experience pain. On this basis, I hope we are able to reach broad consensus where science has moved forward. While I will continue to fight for further protection of life, there is no justifiable reason for anyone to oppose this specific level of protection.”
Heritage Speech on President Obama's Unconstitutional "Recess" Appointments
Feb 13, 2012
I spoke today at the Heritage Foundation regarding the president's unconstitutional appointments and the theft of power that belongs to the people and is to be exercised by their representatives in the Senate. A transcript of my remarks is below. At the bottom of the page is a downloadable file with the transcript including the relevant footnotes.
LEE: President’s Budget ‘Irresponsible and Shameful’
Feb 13, 2012
President Obama's budget outline is irresponsible and shameful
The Threat of Debt -- Day Lee Briefing 02/13/12
Feb 13, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will fly back to Washington.
From the Senator’s Desk
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Just had the best burger and fries at Flaming Gorge Cafe in Manila, UT.
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The Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act: A good model for ending energy subsidies http://bit.ly/z69wak
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MT @Redertainment: Just heard office of @SenMikeLee about email I sent. pleasantly surprised by this and thank him for getting back to me.
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.@SenMikeLee says the #Constitution is more important than partisanship: http://bit.ly/zyxs9g #tcot #tlot #recessgate
Around the Water Cooler
Obstacles remain for Greek bailout deal
Greece faces further hurdles and delays before it can receive a second, €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout in spite of its lawmakers voting through more austerity measures in the face of violent protests.
GM Profits, but Taxpayers Are Still on the Hook: Shikha Dalmia
Three years after being rescued by a taxpayer bailout, General Motors (GM) last week announced some rather ambitious profit targets for 2012. But even if it meets these targets -- a big if -- taxpayers should not wait on one foot to recover their remaining “investment” in the company.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of Chipotle and the National Association of Broadcasters. He will also hold a Utah tele-press conference at 5:30 PM EST (3:30 MST).
Continuing the Fight -- Day Lee Briefing 02/10/12
Feb 10, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
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Read my op-ed about the president's unconstitutional appointments that was published in the @sltrib http://ow.ly/8TJvw #utpol
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Sen. Mike Lee flails Obama administration on budget - HUMAN EVENTS http://bit.ly/wy2jr4 #CPAC
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Nice to see fellow Utahn @jasoninthehouse on @Soledad_OBrien's panel today! #Utah
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.@SenMikeLee says the #Constitution is more important than partisanship: http://bit.ly/zyxs9g #tcot #tlot #recessgate
Around the Water Cooler
Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit for 2012
The White House on Friday confirmed a report that President Barack Obama's new budget predicts a $1.3 trillion deficit for the ongoing fiscal year. The deficit would drop to $901 billion next year under the administration's tax and spending policies.
In his budget submission on Monday the president will also repeat his call to raise the top income tax rate for individuals making more than $200,000 a year and families earning $250,000 from 35 percent to 39.6 percent as part of $1.5 trillion in tax hikes over the coming decade.
Greece must do 'whatever it takes'
The Greek government faces a crucial test this weekend as the nation's parliament is set to vote Sunday on austerity reforms needed to qualify for a second bailout.
Looking Ahead
On Monday, Senator Lee will fly back to Washington.
Fighting Back Against Unconstitutional Appointments -- Day Lee Briefing 02/09/2012
Feb 9, 2012
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Utah chapter of NAIOP and Dairy Management.
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"I rise today in opposition to this nomination." Continuing the fight to protect Constitution's separation of powers: http://ow.ly/8YKeY
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Nice to see fellow Utahn @jasoninthehouse on @Soledad_OBrien's panel today! #Utah
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#Debt crisis in #Europe "now borders on quantum physics for its complexity": bit.ly/xAwMTx #deficit #BBA #strongBBA #tcot #tlot #euro
Around the Water Cooler
Analysis: Obama contraceptive mandate has a price
The Obama administration's new mandate that religious organizations pay for their workers' birth control has become a bludgeon for Republican culture warriors, as social issues have surged to the forefront in the presidential campaign.
First new nuclear reactors OK'd in over 30 years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first authorized in over 30 years.
Looking Ahead
The Constitution is More Important Than Partisanship
Feb 9, 2012
Today, I spoke on the floor of the Senate to explain how the president is trying to take power that is not his, and why his wrongheaded decision will cause me to no longer provide the level of cooperation with his nominees that I had been providing up to this point. Here is a transcript of my remarks:
Lee Opposes Nominee in Defense of the Constitution
Feb 9, 2012
I rise today in opposition to this nomination. I do so not because of the qualifications of this particular nominee, but instead I do so in defense of the U.S. Constitution.
