Congress Needs Structural Reform
Aug 30, 2011
There is very little accountability in Washington when it comes to how the federal government spends taxpayer money. Having watched how things work from the outside, I was frustrated at the obvious waste and abuse of Americans’ hard-earned dollars. The system looked like it was intentionally set up so Congress and the President could continually find ways to put off difficult decisions.
Washington doesn't know best
Aug 29, 2011
It's well past time to have a spirited debate over the proper role of government, and the proper reach of government into our lives. Clearly, there are two very different visions for what this role should be.
Coming to a Town Hall Near You
Aug 24, 2011
During the final week of August, Senator Lee will be attending several town hall events in southern Utah. Senator looks forward to meeting with Utah's citizens to discuss the important issues facing our nation. All are invited to attend. You can find the time, date, and location of each event below:
Restoring the Limited Role of the Federal Government
Aug 11, 2011
We have to get out of it. Our ability to provide jobs, our ability to continue to be the world's most robust economy depends upon getting our house in order, but it is not just our financial well-being, it is also our individual liberty that will benefit as we take this step, as we pass a balanced budget amendment, and as we restore that which is properly ours.
U.S. Senator Mike Lee Responds to S&P Downgrade of United States
Aug 5, 2011
U.S. Senator Mike Lee responded to S&P lowering the long held AAA rating for the United States saying, “This downgrade confirms what we have known was coming, but have chosen to ignore. It confirms that the true threat to our country, our economy and our way of life is our debt and the continued deficit spending Washington and the Obama administration are pursuing.”
Heller, Lee , Four Senators Demand Transparency from Joint Committee
Aug 4, 2011
The American people have a right to know what their government is going to do with their tax dollars. Not only do closed door meetings by this Committee prevent the public from knowing how their dollars are being spent, but these meetings also have the potential to promote deals with special interests. Open door proceedings will allow the public to be their own advocates, rather than relying on games of inside baseball that too often dominate today’s Washington.
Lee Congratulates Barlow on Nomination
Aug 3, 2011
Today, Senator Lee congratulated David Barlow on his nomination as U.S. Attorney for the State of Utah.
Moving Forward -- Day Lee Briefing 8/03/2011
Aug 3, 2011
Colleen Bangerter had many friends in many corners. And she had many talents, including the fact she was the state hopscotch champion in Utah in 1947. There are not many first ladies who can claim that distinction and she definitely did. She was the recipient of the highest award granted by the Boy Scouts of America, which she received a few years ago.
Budget Control Act is a 'Disappointing Failure'
Aug 2, 2011
The Budget Control Act represents a disappointing failure on the part of this Congress. We have squandered the best opportunity we had to fundamentally reform the way Washington spends money and put the nation on a sustainable path toward a balanced budget. Instead, this bill increases our national debt by more than $2 trillion and cuts spending by only $7 billion over the same time period. There is no reliable enforcement mechanism for future spending reductions. We only have the hollow promises from a Congress that created the mess in the first place.
