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November 13, 2015
America’s Pregnancy-Resource Centers Deserve Our Recognition and Respect
Earlier this week on the Senate floor, a group of Democrats revealed the hypocrisy of their party’s claim that conservatives are engaged in a “war on women.” When the Senate was asked to give its unanimous consent to adopt Resolution 312, which would have designated the second week of November “National Pregnancy Center Week” in honor of the life-saving and life-affirming work of America’s community-supported pregnancy centers, a group of Senate Democrats stood up to block it.
November 10, 2015
Lee Applauds Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Injunction of Obama’s Executive Amnesty Program
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Tuesday, following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision affirming a federal district court’s nationwide injunction against President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program.
November 10, 2015
Senator Lee Delivers Remarks on “National Pregnancy Center Week
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Lee requested unanimous consent from the Senate to approve Senate Resolution 37, which would designate the second week in November as “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) objected to the request.
November 10, 2015
Honoring Utah’s Korean War Veterans
Last Tuesday at the Utah State Capitol, members of my Salt Lake City staff attended a special ceremony for Utah veterans who received the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. In total, there were 157 Korean War veterans from Utah who were recognized for their service and presented with the Ambassador for Peace ribbon and medal, with an accompanying official certificate. Consul General, Han Dong-man, presented the awards from the Republic of Korea.
November 6, 2015
A Filibuster Should be the Beginning of the Fight
If you want to understand why the American people don’t trust Congress, take a careful look at what happened this week in the Senate.
November 6, 2015
Planning for the Paris Protocol
In a few weeks Paris will host the latest round of climate-change negotiations – what’s called the “Conference of Parties” – under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
November 4, 2015
Lee Calls on Congress to Assert Constitutional Powers Ahead of Climate Talks
WASHINGTON – Wednesday at The Heritage Foundation, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called on Congress to assert its constitutional powers ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate-change negotiations in Paris.
November 4, 2015
Recovering the Senate’s Rightful Role in Foreign Affairs
When the United States makes major, binding international commitments, they must – always – be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. This is a basic principle that can’t be stated, and restated, enough.
November 3, 2015
Lee, Hartzler Introduce Resolution Recognizing “National Pregnancy Center Week”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced similar resolutions in the Senate and House today that designate the week of November 8, as “National Pregnancy Center Week.”
October 30, 2015
EQUIP vs. HERO
Coding boot camps are an example of the innovation that can occur in higher education, meeting the demand for skilled workers without relying on the endorsement or support of the federal government.