Lee Introduces Budget Before Borrowing Act
Today, Senator Mike Lee introduced the Budget Before Borrowing Act, which would forbid the raising of the debt ceiling unless Congress has already passed a budget in the same fiscal year. The bill was introduced with 9 additional cosponsors.
Budget Before Borrowing — Day Lee Briefing 01/27/2012
The parent company of an electric car battery maker that received a $118 million grant from the Obama administration filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
The Art of Jim Jones Open House — Day Lee Briefing 01/26/2012
Today, Senator Lee will meet with SUU President Michael Benson and hold an open house for the artwork of Jim Jones, which has been generously loaned to the senator’s Washington office by the university.
Lee Threatens Resistance to Nominations Until President Rescinds Unconstitutional Appointments
Today, Senator Mike Lee formally responded to the President’s unconstitutional recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In a statement delivered at a Judiciary Committee business meeting, Lee outlined the unconstitutional nature of the appointments and criticized the justification offered by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel.
Wishing the Best to Representative Giffords — Day Lee Briefing 01/25/2012
I would like to thank Rep. Giffords for her service.She has been an inspiration to all of us.I hope the best for her and her family.
Office Open House: The Art of Jim Jones
I would like to invite all to attend an Open House in my office featuring the art of Southern Utah painter, Jim Jones:
Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses Response to the State of the Union – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
Today, Senate Western Caucus member Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered the Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses response to the State of the Union. In his remarks, Senator Lee spoke about how efforts by theObama Administration to block domestic energy production and prevent the responsible use of public lands, has cut off an important supply of revenue and jobs.
Sen. Lee Pays Tribute to Fallen Officer Francom on Senate Floor
Today, Senator Mike Lee spoke on the Senate floor about the tragic death of Utah policeman Jared Francom, who was shot in the line of duty on January 4th. A […]
State of the Union
Upon taking office, President Obama encountered one of the worst recessions in the country’s history. He faced tremendous challenges and made a compelling case during the election that he could solve them. To be sure, it would have been difficult for any President to make reforms that would have had an immediate effect on an economy that many believed had not yet hit bottom. But the country was ready to give “hope and change” a chance.
1000 Days with No Budget — Day Lee Briefing 01/24/2012
Today, Senator Lee will be meeting with representatives of farm credit institutions and the Utah Association of Health Underwriters before attending the State of the Union address.