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April 25, 2012
Medicare Heading for Bankruptcy — Day Lee Briefing 04/25/2012
On April 23, 2012, the Medicare Trustees issued their annual report outlining the financial status of the program. The report described a program headed for bankruptcy and severely damaged by the Obama Administration’s budget gimmicks and failure to lead.
April 25, 2012
Lee Responds to Interior Secretary’s Comments on Utah Lands
More than two-thirds of all the land within Utah’s borders is owned by the federal government, which makes it very difficult to grow our state economy, pay for education, and create new opportunities for Utahns. The President and his advisers like to talk about fairness, yet how fair is it that the state of Utah must ask for federal permission to use the vast majority of their own land?
April 24, 2012
Playing Politics with Medicare Advantage — Day Lee Briefing 04/24/12

Today’s Agenda Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, the Farm Bureau Federation, the Center for Persons with Disabilities, and Weber State University. […]
April 23, 2012
Corporate Tax Fairness — Day Lee Briefing 04/23/2012
Fairness in the market means companies compete on a level playing field, and no one receives special treatment.
April 20, 2012
Weekly Wrap-up — Day Lee Briefing 04/20/12

This week, the Senate focused on the “Buffett Rule” and tax issues in general. Senator Lee, who sits on the Joint Economic Committee, offered some prepared remarks at a JEC […]
April 19, 2012
The Little Guy Pays For It — Day Lee Briefing 04/19/12

Today’s Agenda Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Mortgage Bankers Association, the US Soccer Foundation, and the National Right to Life Committee. From the Senator’s Desk From […]
April 17, 2012
Lee Backs Pick To Defend Against Unconstitutional Appointments
I commend Leader McConnell for having chosen Miguel Estrada, a superb advocate, to articulate the Senate’s crucial perspective in the litigation over President Obama’s unconstitutional “recess” appointments. At stake is nothing less than the Senate’s rightful constitutional prerogatives.
April 17, 2012
Buffett Rule Voted Down — Day Lee Briefing 04/17/2012

Today’s Agenda Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of AIPAC, Taco Bell, and SUU Students of Fine Arts. He will also attend a Joint Economic Committee hearing on the […]
April 17, 2012
How Taxation of Capital Affects Growth and Employment
I am glad we are discussing this topic today because I believe strongly that our tax system is in great need of reform. Our current tax code is just way too complicated, biased against saving, and distorts economic behavior. Also, we have the unfortunate distinction of having the highest corporate tax rate in the world. Not surprisingly, this has not provided incentive for corporations to stay or relocate here – resulting in the flight of jobs and capital away from the U.S.
April 16, 2012
Ending Abuse of the Commerce Clause — Day Lee Briefing 04/16/12

Today’s Agenda Today, Senator Lee will fly back to Washington. From the Senator’s Desk From the Whip The Senate will convene at 2:00pm today and will resume consideration of the […]