Today’s Agenda

Senator Lee meets with members of the uranium mining industry from Southern Utah.  He’ll attend a Foreign Relations Committee meeting to look at several high profile nominations, and holds his weekly tele-press conference for Utah press this evening.  

From the Senator’s Desk

Each week, dozens of constituents call the office to register their opinions on a range of issues.  Last week we received several calls from those who oppose raising the debt ceiling, as well as many who are concerned about a particular judicial nomination the Senate will be voting on this week.  Other issues include U.S. involvement in Libya, with the majority being opposed, and entitlement reform. 

Around the Water Cooler

Land Use: “Our country’s energy future remains in limbo because Secretary Salazar has chosen to placate his anti-energy special interest cronies.”

Cut, Cap, Balance: “By signing the pledge, lawmakers essentially promise not to vote to raise the debt ceiling unless it comes with the three-tiered package of spending cuts, caps, and a balanced budget amendment.”

Afghanistan: “President Obama is putting the finishing touches on his proposal for beginning to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan, not two years after he surged 30,000 troops into the country in a bid to arrest the advances of the insurgency.”

A Look Ahead

Senator Lee will participate in a press conference tomorrow at 4:00 pm in the Cannon Caucus Room (Cannon House Office Building) announcing the “Cut, Cap, and Balance Pledge”.  The pledge signifies members support a plan to cut the deficit, cap federal spending, and pass the Hatch-Lee Balanced Budget Amendment before voting to increase the nation’s debt limit.  Senator Lee will give remarks along with Senators Hatch, DeMint, Rubio, among others, as well as members of several coalition groups.

Senator Lee Test Driving an Electric Truck from Utah Company Via Motors