Today’s Agenda

Senator Lee meets with the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy, the Utah Technology Council, and the nominees for ambassadorships from Jordan and Turkey.

From the Senator’s Desk

Last week Senator Lee received dozens of calls from constituents on a number of issues.  The top issue was the vote on the Debit Interchange Fee Act, which Senator Lee supported.  Other calls included the debt ceiling, entitlement reform, requests to reduce US presence in the Middle East, and support and opposition for certain judicial nominees.  

Around the Water Cooler

Social Security: “Rather than ducking a tough problem, the three Senators recognize that delaying Social Security reforms will cause deeper cuts in benefits or greater tax increases down the road.”

Land Grab: “Utah has been ‘honored’ enough.”

A Look Ahead

The Senate debates ethanol subsidies today.  On Thursday, the Foreign Relations Committee will discuss the continued US presence in Libya.

Yesterday’s Appearance on Freedom Watch: