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April 7, 2011
The Seeds of Shutdown
As a life-long Republican and a founding member of the Tea Party caucus, I can tell you there is not one member of this body, nor is there one member of the senate Tea Party Caucus who wants a government shutdown. Republicans have, from the outset of this, attempted to bring forward proposals to make sure that we don’t get into a shutdown. The question we need to ask ourselves, is why does the President of the United States, President Barack Obama, want a government shutdown?
April 5, 2011
President’s Foot on the Brake of Energy Independence
While President Obama’s energy agenda will do a lot to hurt businesses, increase our debt, and keep gas prices high, it does nothing to reduce oil importation.
April 5, 2011
Lee: Lack of Libya Debate “Shameful and Discouraging”

Along with Senator Rand Paul, Senator Lee recently cosponsored a resolution that stipulated: “The President does not have the power to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that […]
March 31, 2011
Lee, Hatch, Senate GOP Back Constitutional Amendment to Restrain Spending

WASHINGTON – Today, with the full backing of the Senate GOP Caucus, Senator Lee introduced an amendment to the Constitution to balance the federal budget. Sponsored by fellow Utah Senator […]
March 30, 2011
Sen. Lee and Rep. Bishop Introduce Land Conveyance Legislation for Mantua, Utah

WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced legislation to transfer three parcels of federally owned land in Box Elder County to the town of Mantua, […]
March 28, 2011
Failing to Lead on Libya: Response to President Obama’s Speech
As I listened carefully to the President defend his decision to send our men and women into harm’s way in Libya, I came away disappointed that he has still failed to specifically outline America’s national security interest in the conflict, or the strategic military objectives he plans to achieve by our continued involvement.
March 24, 2011
Lee Condemns Cowardly Act in Jerusalem

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement today on the bombing in Jerusalem: “The senseless murder of an innocent woman and the harm done to more than twenty bystanders […]
March 17, 2011
Lee, McCain Submit Bill to Reduce Ownership of Federal Lands

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Senator John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation to reduce federal ownership of certain public lands and allow the land to be […]
March 15, 2011
Bipartisan Coalition of Senators: Stop and Study Proposed Debit Card Rule

(U.S. SENATE) – Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Bob Corker (R-TN), Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Ben Nelson (D-NE), Tom Carper (D-DE), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Pat […]
March 15, 2011
Lee: Support for CR is a ‘Losing Strategy’

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee of Utah announced he would continue to oppose any continuation of current spending that did not seriously address our deficit and debt, and lacked […]