Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Treatment Communities of America. He will also attend a breakfast hosted by the Association of American Railroads.
From the Senator’s Desk
On Twitter
Want to #EndFossilFuelSubsidies? I co-sponsored the Energy Freedom and Prosperity Act that ends all energy subsidies: ow.ly/bzPQR
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) June 18, 2012
“[F]ederalism protects liberty of the indiv. from arbitrary power. Whn gov acts in excess of lawful powers liberty’s at stake” Jus. Kennedy
— Brian Phillips (@SenLeeComs) June 15, 2012
PIC: @SenMikeLee brought the crowd to their feet at the Faith and Freedom Conference. #FFC #utpol instagr.am/p/L6r0r7S5f8/
— Emily Bennion (@SenLeePressSec) June 16, 2012
Around the Water Cooler
Senators request live TV for health care ruling
Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking the Supreme Court to allow live television coverage when it delivers its ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
GOP lawmakers allege cozy ties between Obama officials and solar company
Republicans are expanding attacks on federal green-energy programs with allegations that officials at the Department of Energy (DOE) were too cozy with Prologis Inc., a company that received a $1.4 billion loan guarantee to help support a major nationwide rooftop solar project.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of Warner Music Group, Transfuels, the Utah Rural Electric Association, Universal Music, AARP’s Utah state offices, and Regent BlueCross & BlueShield. He will also host a Jell-O bar for office visitors at 3:30 EDT (1:30 MDT).