Day Lee Briefing
Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
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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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Sen Lee op-ed on Obama's unconstitutional appointments via @deseretnews #utpol http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765551843/Protecting-our-constitutional-right-of-checks-and-balances.html
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Reid Threatens GOP with Recess Appointments of Obama Nominees: http://bit.ly/w1T1xN (via @Newsmax_Media)
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As true for FY2013 as it was for FY2012: http://bit.ly/x4OcuF #tcot #tlot #deficit #debt #spending #budget
Around the Water Cooler
‘We can’t wait’: Utah lawmakers ratchet up fight for federal lands
Utah lawmakers proposed aggressive steps Tuesday to wrest away control of millions of acres of federal lands, a move they said could bring billions of dollars to the state and an almost certain protracted court battle.
“It’s been 116 years that we’ve waited. We can’t wait any longer,” said Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan. “Our children can’t wait any longer.”
Iran threatens preemptive action
Iran warned Tuesday it would strike against an "enemy" threatening it if needed to protect its national interests -- even if the enemy didn't attack first.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will address the Utah State House of Representatives at 1:00 PM EST (11:00 AM MST) and the Utah State Senate at 1:20 PM EST (11:20 AM EST).