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January 25, 2012
Wishing the Best to Representative Giffords — Day Lee Briefing 01/25/2012
I would like to thank Rep. Giffords for her service.She has been an inspiration to all of us.I hope the best for her and her family.
January 24, 2012
1000 Days with No Budget — Day Lee Briefing 01/24/2012
Today, Senator Lee will be meeting with representatives of farm credit institutions and the Utah Association of Health Underwriters before attending the State of the Union address.
January 24, 2012
State of the Union
Upon taking office, President Obama encountered one of the worst recessions in the country’s history. He faced tremendous challenges and made a compelling case during the election that he could solve them. To be sure, it would have been difficult for any President to make reforms that would have had an immediate effect on an economy that many believed had not yet hit bottom. But the country was ready to give “hope and change” a chance.
January 24, 2012
Sen. Lee Pays Tribute to Fallen Officer Francom on Senate Floor

Today, Senator Mike Lee spoke on the Senate floor about the tragic death of Utah policeman Jared Francom, who was shot in the line of duty on January 4th. A […]
January 24, 2012
Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses Response to the State of the Union – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
Today, Senate Western Caucus member Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered the Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses response to the State of the Union. In his remarks, Senator Lee spoke about how efforts by theObama Administration to block domestic energy production and prevent the responsible use of public lands, has cut off an important supply of revenue and jobs.
January 24, 2012
Office Open House: The Art of Jim Jones
I would like to invite all to attend an Open House in my office featuring the art of Southern Utah painter, Jim Jones:
January 23, 2012
Back in Session — Day Lee Briefing 01/23/2012
As indicated by the quotes above, this Administration has shown a proclivity towards reductions in health spending based upon cost-effectiveness – as well as a willingness to grant bureaucrats virtually unlimited power in the process. The article confirms all those beliefs, while at the same time showing yet another way in which the Administration would use government bureaucrats to restrict access to treatments. Federal workers – and the American people – should take note.
January 23, 2012
Lee Highlights Democrats’ 1000 Days of Failure
The inability of the President and Democratic leadership in the Senate to produce and pass a budget for the American people in nearly three years is a stunning failure. We have gone 1000 days without a blueprint for America’s priorities, and it has lead to more irresponsible spending and record-setting annual deficits. Future generations will pay through higher taxes, greater inflation, and diminished prosperity.
January 20, 2012
More Quantitative Easing Coming Soon? — Day Lee Briefing 01/20/2012
The Federal Reserve is likely to step in with $1 trillion worth of easing that could be announced as soon as this month, according to a growing consensus of economists who see the recent uptick in economic growth as unsustainable.
January 19, 2012
My Thoughts on SOPA/PIPA — Day Lee Briefing 1/19/2012
The sad reality however is that many individuals can’t afford a vacation to Disney World – or anywhere else, for that matter – because Obamacare has failed to live up to candidate Obama’s promises for lower insurance premiums. Recall that candidate Obama repeatedly promised his health care plan would LOWER premiums by $2,500 per family, and do so within his first term.