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December 7, 2011
Senator Lee Opposes Cordray Nomination and Creation of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Tomorrow, the Senate Democrats will bring Richard Cordray’s nomination as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the floor for a vote. I have met Mr. Cordray, and my decision to oppose his confirmation by the Senate has nothing to do with his qualifications. Rather, I feel it is my duty to oppose his confirmation as part of my opposition to the creation of CFPB itself.
December 7, 2011
Government Not Run by Angels — Day Lee Briefing 12/07/2011
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Utah Arts Council, participate in a videoconference with the Utah Department of Natural Resources, and host a Jell-O bar for visiting constituents in his office at 3:30 PM EST.
December 6, 2011
Lee Votes No on Halligan Nomination — Day Lee Briefing 12/6/2011
did not support the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the DC Circuit Court.
December 6, 2011
The Express Scripts/Medco Merger: Cost Savings for Consumers or More Profits for the Middlemen?
Each year Americans spend over $300 billion dollars on prescription drugs and that number is only growing. At a time when businesses are strapped for cash, many employers spend as much as 12 percent of their entire budgets on employee health benefits, including coverage for prescription drugs.
December 6, 2011
Floor Speech Stating Opposition to Caitlin Halligan Nomination
In 2003, while serving as Solicitor General of New York, Ms. Halligan approved and signed a legal brief arguing that handgun manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers should be held liable for criminal actions that individuals commit with the guns. Three years later in 2006, Ms. Halligan filed a brief alleging that handgun manufacturers were guilty of creating a public nuisance.
December 5, 2011
Obamacare Killing Jobs — 12/05/2011
Businesses small and large are once again showing signs just how Obamacare is affecting their willingness to hire.
December 2, 2011
Lee Calls for Iran Sanctions
“The United States needs to send a clear message to the government of Iran that we will not tolerate the threats posed by the Iranian regime’s actions,” said Senator Lee, who sites on the Foreign Relations committee. “Their pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a serious threat to the United States, Israel, and other allies. This amendment sends a clear signal to the Iranian regime that they will not be allowed to participate in the global economic system if they continue to destabilize the region.”
December 1, 2011
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.
December 1, 2011
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
December 1, 2011
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.