Press Releases
Lee: Verizon/Cable Deal Appears Procompetitive and Likely to Benefit Consumers
May 24, 2012
Although antitrust law is by its very nature forward looking, unmoored speculation must not be allowed to overtake rational economic analysis.
Senator Lee presses FBI Director Mueller on detention and surveillance of U.S. citizens
May 16, 2012
At a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing this morning, Senator Lee questioned FBI Director Mueller on the potential for indefinite detention of U.S. citizens under the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. Director Mueller agreed that the government should not be allowed to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely without charge or trial.
Lee offers Amendment to End Export-Import Bank
May 15, 2012
It's time that we wind down the Export-Import Bank, and my amendment, amendment number 2100, would do precisely that. The American people cannot be the world's financial backstop. The government shouldn't be picking winners and losers. Businesses in Utah and across the country are not receiving government help and are shutting their doors after decades serving their communities. We should not through this government be adding insult to injury by using tax money they contributed to prop up companies overseas.
Lee Defends Record on Judicial Nominations
May 9, 2012
Today, Senator Mike Lee blasted the White House for misleading the public on the issue of judicial vacancies and defended Republicans' record on moving forward with President Obama’s nominations.
