DASH Act: Small Piece of the Immigration Puzzle
Oct 25, 2011
The American agricultural industry is critical to the stability of our nation’s economy. Unfortunately, few Americans are willing to work in many agricultural jobs, and outdated visa laws prevent business from attracting temporary foreign workers to fill the shortage.
Promises Made, Promises Broken
Oct 25, 2011
At a political fundraiser last night, President Obama said he kept “a little checklist” with his campaign promises, and that he believes he’s kept about 60 percent of his campaign promises. That might be news to those individuals who reviewed his 2008 health care platform, because Obamacare has done more to break candidate Obama’s campaign promises than to keep them.
Silence Surrounds the Demise of the CLASS Act -- Day Lee Briefing 10/21/2011
Oct 21, 2011
We’ve previously commented about the deafening silence from prominent Democrats about the CLASS Act's demise. But if these or other Democrats wish to revise and extend their earlier remarks about the program’s solvency, we’re all ears…
Clarifying Elements of the VISIT-USA Act
Oct 20, 2011
The purpose of this bill is to support a free market method of increasing demand for housing at a time when so many working-class Americans are underwater on their homes, are desperate for prices to rise again, and big-government programs have failed to work. I am sponsoring this bill because I know that it makes economic sense while protecting American citizens.
Lee, Schumer Introduce Immigration Reform Bill
Oct 20, 2011
With an excess of supply stalling a recovery in the U.S. housing market, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Mike Lee (R-UT) announced today that they will offer a bipartisan proposal to boost demand for homes by luring foreign investors to purchase residences and live in the U.S. The concept is part of a broad immigration package aimed at boosting foreign travel and investment in the United States.
Obamacare and Jobs -- Day Lee Briefing 10/19/2011
Oct 19, 2011
Today, Senator Lee will attend a Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and will host his weekly Jello Bar event at 3:30 PM. The senator will also attend a dinner hosted by Taiwanese Ambassador Jason C. Yuan.
Lee Announces Mobile Office Hours
Oct 19, 2011
Today, Senator Lee announced the launch of his Mobile Office Hours. The project is an effort to reach constituents across Utah who might not otherwise be able to meet with casework officers at Senator Lee’s offices in Salt Lake City and St. George. The Mobile Office will hold events in multiple locations throughout all 29 counties within the State. The full schedule will appear on Senator Lee’s website and be updated periodically.
Lee to Offer Motion to Cut Spending
Oct 19, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee will offer a motion to keep 2012 spending levels on certain appropriations at 2011 levels. Submitted as a motion to recommit on the “minibus” spending bill – which funds areas in agriculture, transportation, and commerce, among others – Senator Lee’s motion would save tax payers $10 billion next year.
Another Mandate -- Day Lee Briefing 10/18/2011
Oct 18, 2011
Today, Senator Lee has an Energy and Natural Resources hearing on offshore drilling and will meet with representatives of Draper City and the UTA Board of Trustees. He will also hold a Utah tele-press conference in the afternoon.
Obamacare is Crumbling -- Day Lee Briefing 10/17/2011
Oct 17, 2011
The Obama administration is scrapping a long-term care insurance program created by the new health care law, reports the New York Times. Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, concluded that the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, or Class program, would have driven premiums so high that few healthy people would have signed up, according to the Times.
