The Obama Scandals Aren’t About Bad Government, but Big Government
May 16, 2013
The more power any government has, the more power it will abuse. The more money it spends, the more money it will mis-spend. Dysfunction and corruption grow on government like mold on otherwise perfectly good bread.
LEE: IRS Scandal More Than Just Partisan Fighting
May 15, 2013
It would be a mistake for Republicans to view the latest IRS scandal as a typical partisan squabble between political parties. The real lesson is that our massive federal government bureaucracy is inherently dysfunctional, corrupt, and intolerant regardless of who is in charge.
Lee, Graham, Cruz Request Confirmation on Religious Liberties Policy From Hagel
May 8, 2013
Today, Senators Lee (R-UT), Graham (R-SC), and Cruz (R-TX) released a letter they sent to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel requesting confirmation of the rights of members of the armed services to practice and share their faith . The letter is a response to recent media reports indicating potential changes to military regulations governing the discussion of religion by members of the military.
Lee, Bishop ask FAA for clarification of conflicting statements on Ogden tower closing
May 3, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Rob Bishop released a letter they wrote to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta requesting information regarding conflicting statements about the decision to close the tower at Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD).
Lee Calls For Release of Drone Memos
Mar 6, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to release the Department of Justice memoranda that purport to provide legal justification for targeted killings of U.S. Citizens. Senator Lee awaits the release of these documents to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Lee Joins 14 Senators In Call for Hagel Withdrawal
Feb 21, 2013
oday, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined 14 of his colleagues in calling on President Obama to withdraw Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be Secretary of Defense.
Lee Attends Hill AFB Ceremony
Jan 11, 2013
WASHINGTON - Today Sen. Mike Lee attended the formal changing of command ceremony at Hill Air Force Base. Col. Kathryn L. Kolbe officially took over command of the 75th Air Base Wing from Col. Sarah E. Zabel.
"Hill Air Force Base has a proud history of exceptional leadership and I am pleased to see they will continue in that tradition with Colonel Kolbe," Said Sen. Lee, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Hill has a deep connection to the local community and broad support in the region. I look forward to working with Col. Kolbe to ensure that Hill Air Force Base and the people of Utah maintain a close and positive relationship."
"Hill Air Force Base has a proud history of exceptional leadership and I am pleased to see they will continue in that tradition with Colonel Kolbe," Said Sen. Lee, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Hill has a deep connection to the local community and broad support in the region. I look forward to working with Col. Kolbe to ensure that Hill Air Force Base and the people of Utah maintain a close and positive relationship."
Lee Joins Armed Services Committee for 113th Congress
Jan 4, 2013
For the 113th Congress, Senator Mike Lee will join the Senate Armed Services Committee and keep three previous committee assignments on Judiciary, Energy and Natural Resources, and the Joint Economic Committee.
FISA Amendments Act Sunsets Extension Act of 2012 Floor Statement – December 27, 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Yet at the same time, government exists to do more than promote security. Its most fundamental purpose is to protect our natural and inalienable liberties.
Clarifying the Feinstein-Lee Amendment to Protect Americans Against Indefiinte Detention
Nov 30, 2012
Because neither the AUMF nor any other law enacted before the 2012 NDAA expressly authorized the detention of Americans apprehended on U.S. soil, and the NDAA cannot be construed to provide the President additional authority with respect to detaining those persons, the Feinstein-Lee amendment accomplishes its purpose and will prohibit detention of Americans apprehended on U.S. soil
