More than what the courts will tolerate — Day Lee Briefing 12/01/2011
US Senators have an obligation to uphold the Constitution, which means more than just doing what the courts will tolerate
Lee cosponsors the North American Energy Security Act
Today, Senator Mike Lee cosponsored the North American Energy Security Act, which would authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Defending Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Yesterday, I cosponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prevent the military from detaining United States citizens indefinitely as “enemy combatants.” I also spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of maintaining our civil liberties and the legislative branch’s responsibility to adhere to both the letter and the spirit of the Constitution. This post contains a video of my speech, along with a transcript.
Protecting Medicare — Day Lee Briefing 11/30/2011
I voted against the Udall Amendment to NDAA because it did not change current policy that allows indefinite detention.
Lee Supports Detainee Protections for American Citizens
Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his support for legislation that would prevent any American citizen from being held indefinitely by the military without trial. The provision is an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate.
Day Lee Briefing 11/29/2011
Today, Senator Lee will meet with Utah State Treasurer Richard Ellis, Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, and students who are part of Close Up Utah. The senator will also attend a reception for No Greater Sacrifice, appear on Fox Business Network’s Willis Report at 5:15 PM EST (3:15 MST), and hold a Utah tele-press conference at 5:30 PM EST (3:30 MST).
Utah Still Doing Things Right — Day Lee Briefing 11/28/2011
Utah is the best state for business, Forbes Magazine reported Tuesday, illustrating the positive economic outlook and job growth.
Healthcare Premiums Going Up — Day Lee Briefing 11/23/2011
Last week, consultants at Mercer released their annual survey of employer sponsored coverage, and the results were far from encouraging. Once again health spending levels have risen unabated, putting additional strain on struggling American businesses and families.
Government Mandates and Freedom — Day Lee Briefing 11/22/2011
Writing in the New York Daily News today, Columbia law professor Jamal Greene argues that Obamacare’s individual mandate is constitutional, and that a Supreme Court that ruled otherwise would be committing a politically partisan act.
Super Committee Set to Fail — Day Lee Briefing 11/21/2011
A special deficit-reduction supercommittee appears likely to admit failure on Monday, unable or unwilling to compromise on a mix of spending cuts and tax increases required to meet its assignment of saving taxpayers at least $1.2 trillion over the coming decade.