Managing the Prairie Dog in Iron County
Oct 3, 2011
During August, I had an opportunity to see up close and personal just how damaging the prairie dog has been to certain portions of southern Utah. Both public and private lands have been affected and Utahns are right to demand that local and state officials do something about it.
Provo Town Hall Twitter Recap -- Day Lee Briefing 9/29/2011
Sep 29, 2011
Read Q & As from Senator Lee's town hall in Provo in 140 characters or less.
Another Town Hall, The Federal Gas Tax, Letter to President about Immigration -- Day Lee Briefing 9/28/2011
Sep 28, 2011
Eighteen Republican senators led by the Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking member, Sen. Charles E. Grassley, are questioning the Obama administration’s immigration policies, saying they go beyond the scope of the law and allow those who entered the country illegally to remain.
No Debate, No Amendments and, now, No Votes?
Sep 28, 2011
The Senate is often referred to as the world’s greatest deliberative body. Unfortunately, it is becoming less common for the Senate to deliberate on anything, at least in a public, open, and transparent way.
Should the Rich Pay More Taxes -- Day Lee Briefing 9/27/2011
Sep 27, 2011
Last night Senator Lee voted against the Resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal 2012 on the grounds that this vote is reflective of a broken process. The process of debate and offering amendments was replaced by last minute deals, and Senator Lee joined 11 other conservatives to reject this method of legislating.
Obama's unserious plans are losing the future
Sep 27, 2011
In consecutive weeks, President Obama has presented two painfully unserious and economically misguided proposals. The first, his $450 billion "American Jobs Act," is another stimulus proposal, based on the ill-conceived notion that more government spending is the answer to what ails the economy. The second is the president's plan to raise taxes by $1.5 trillion on American job creators. Both plans are a far cry from "winning the future," as the president claims on the campaign trail.
Continuing Resolutions and Coca-Cola -- Day Lee Briefing 9/26/2011
Sep 26, 2011
On the motion top table the House continuing resolution, Senator Lee voted yes because the bill was not consistent with spending levels passed in the Ryan budget plan earlier this year.
Red Tape Review -- Day Lee Briefing 9/23/2011
Sep 23, 2011
The Senate is expected to take up the House-passed Continuing Resolution today
Lee Endorses Johnson for Vice Chair
Sep 22, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his support for Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) to be Senate Republican Conference Vice Chairman.
Lee Statement on Schmidt Testimony
Sep 21, 2011
As a strong supporter of free markets, competition, and innovation, I was disappointed by the testimony of Google chairman Eric Schmidt. I had hoped to hear the company acknowledge the responsibilities that accompany its preeminent position in the Internet search market and address concerns many have raised about Google’s possible anti-competitive activities. Unfortunately, I fear that some of the testimony in today’s hearing may only encourage those who are calling for legal enforcement or government regulation. I am hopeful that we can avoid those outcomes, and encourage Google to take appropriate voluntary action to resolve these concerns.
