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Unlocking the Abundance Beneath our Feet

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Unlocking the Abundance Beneath our Feet

One of the most important aspects of our economy is the price of energy. It affects virtually every aspect of our lives. Higher oil prices, for example, lead to higher energy costs. Families are forced to spend more and more of their incomes on heating and electricity bills. Food and other goods become more expensive as the price of producing and shipping rises. Businesses are harmed as costs go up.

Lee Office Updates White House Tour Request Policy

In response to President Obama’s announcement on March 5 that his White House will be canceling “self-guided” public tours as a result of sequester cuts, Senator Lee’s office has updated their tour request policy. Senator Lee’s Utah constituents are still welcome to request a White House tour, but until the president reverses this unfortunate decision, there is no guarantee that constituents will be able to have these requests fulfilled.

Lee Calls For Release of Drone Memos

Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to release the Department of Justice memoranda that purport to provide legal justification for targeted killings of U.S. Citizens. Senator Lee awaits the release of these documents to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Lee Joins Cruz In Demanding Vote On Delaying Funding of Obamacare As Part of Continuing Resolution

I will join Senator Cruz in objecting to Senate consideration of any Continuing Resolution without a vote on delaying funding of Obamacare. Defunding Obamacare is essential to restoring economic growth. At this time of fiscal turmoil, Congress shouldn’t borrow more money to pay for something we cannot afford. Although I would prefer a full repeal of Obamacare, we should at minimum delay its implementation until our country is experiencing real, sustained economic growth.

Lee Opposes D.C. Circuit Nominee Caitlin Halligan

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a Senate floor speech in opposition of DC Circuit nominee Caitlin Halligan, citing the lack of need for an additional judge in the Court, and concerns with Halligan’s views in previous cases. The full text of the speech is available below and in the video above.

ICYMI (VIDEO) LEE: CUT THIS, NOT THAT!

LEE: We are of the opinion the President shouldn’t be scaring the American people, especially when it is completely unnecessary.  We can find ways to cut in areas where ordinary […]

Lee Launches “Cut This, Not That”

The vast majority of Americans recognize that Washington’s spending is excessively wasteful.  In response to the president’s efforts to misinform Americans that the sequester will require dramatic cuts to essential […]