Lee Highlights Democrats’ 1000 Days of Failure
The inability of the President and Democratic leadership in the Senate to produce and pass a budget for the American people in nearly three years is a stunning failure. We have gone 1000 days without a blueprint for America’s priorities, and it has lead to more irresponsible spending and record-setting annual deficits. Future generations will pay through higher taxes, greater inflation, and diminished prosperity.
Back in Session — Day Lee Briefing 01/23/2012
As indicated by the quotes above, this Administration has shown a proclivity towards reductions in health spending based upon cost-effectiveness – as well as a willingness to grant bureaucrats virtually unlimited power in the process. The article confirms all those beliefs, while at the same time showing yet another way in which the Administration would use government bureaucrats to restrict access to treatments. Federal workers – and the American people – should take note.
More Quantitative Easing Coming Soon? — Day Lee Briefing 01/20/2012
The Federal Reserve is likely to step in with $1 trillion worth of easing that could be announced as soon as this month, according to a growing consensus of economists who see the recent uptick in economic growth as unsustainable.
My Thoughts on SOPA/PIPA — Day Lee Briefing 1/19/2012
The sad reality however is that many individuals can’t afford a vacation to Disney World – or anywhere else, for that matter – because Obamacare has failed to live up to candidate Obama’s promises for lower insurance premiums. Recall that candidate Obama repeatedly promised his health care plan would LOWER premiums by $2,500 per family, and do so within his first term.
Reaffirming Opposition to PROTECT IP Act — Day Lee Briefing 1/18/2012
Today’s Agenda Today, Senator Lee is in Utah to meet with constituents. From the Senator’s Desk Courtesy of the Republican Policy Committee: The website Stateline last week published an […]
Lee Reaffirms Opposition to PROTECT IP Act
Today, Senator Mike Lee reaffirmed his opposition to the PROTECT IP Act, flawed legislation that would unduly burdened certain online businesses, threaten Internet security, and stifle innovation.
Remembering 2011 Milestones — Day Lee Briefing 1/17/2012
Remembering 2011 Milestones November 3rd: Lee’s Land Conveyance Bills Pass Senate WASHINGTON – Last night, the Senate approved legislation introduced by Senator Mike Lee to authorize the transfer of vacant […]
Lee Adds Major General (Ret) Condon as Senior Policy Advisor
Senator Mike Lee announced the addition of Air Force Major General (Retired) Pat Condon as a senior advisor on military issues. General Condon served on active duty in the Air Force for 33 years, commanding at different times the Air Force Armament Laboratory at Eglin AFB, FL, the Arnold Engineering Development Center at Arnold Air Force Base, TN, and the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Utah’s own Hill AFB. He has also served in the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition in the Pentagon and as the Director of Plans and Programs in Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Condon holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Lee Blasts Justification for Recess Appointments
In the memorandum released today, OLC effectively asserts that the President may unilaterally determine if and when the Senate is in recess for purposes of exercising his recess appointment power. This remarkable and novel assertion breaks with 90 years of historical precedent. Even more disturbing, this conclusion violates the basic separation of government powers enshrined in our Constitution,” said Senator Lee, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Remembering 2011 Milestones — Day Lee Briefing 1/12/2012
Remembering 2011 Milestones November 2nd: Lee Co-Sponsors Reform to Eliminate Budget Gimmicks WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee will co-sponsor legislation that eliminates the most common budgetary gimmicks used by […]