Senators Lee and Klobuchar praise FTC Commissioner Joshua Wright, thank him for his service

Aug 24, 2015

WASHINGTON—Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) today issued the following statement on Commissioner Joshua Wright’s last day at the FTC:
 
“While I am saddened to see the Federal Trade Commission lose a fierce advocate for consumers, I wish Commissioner Wright all the best as he returns to teaching at George Mason University. Josh has been an invaluable resource to the Commission, providing both legal and economic expertise, and in just two years has already made a lasting impact there. His shoes will be difficult to fill, but I look forward to working with his successor to build on Josh's achievements.”

Ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), added:
 
“As FTC Commissioner, Wright demonstrated clear legal knowledge and economic know-how. It was a pleasure working with him, and I am committed to working with his successor to continue promoting competition and protecting consumers.”

Lee Seeks Answers And Accountability On EPA Mine Spill

Aug 20, 2015

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) signed two letters calling for accountability and answers from the federal government in the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency's spill of three million gallons of toxic mine wastewater into the Animas River.

August 18, 2015 - Mobile Office Visit to Pleasant View City

Aug 13, 2015

Mobile Office Visit to Pleasant View City When: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Pleasant View City Offices – 520 West Elberta Drive, Pleasant View, UT 84414

Lee Commends FTC On Issuing Section 5 Guidelines, Commits To Active Oversight

Aug 13, 2015

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today issued the following statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s Policy Statement on their use of “stand alone” Section 5 authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Celebrating Religious Freedom – The Utah National Guard's Sunrise Hall

Aug 10, 2015

Last Friday, members of my Salt Lake City office attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Utah National Guard’s newly completed Sunrise Hall worship center. As a non-denominational house of worship, Sunrise Hall will be a first-rate spiritual center that will benefit many generations of Utah Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. Located at Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah, Sunrise Hall is the culmination of nearly 10 years of development that took Sunrise Hall from concept to completion.

The Truth Will Win

Aug 7, 2015

“I haven’t actually looked at them,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told CNN’s Jake Tapper this Monday before the Center for Medical Progress released their fifth of twelve undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s sale of fetal issue.

Mondernizing The Antiquities Act

Aug 7, 2015

Mere months before he was re-elected in 1996, President Bill Clinton surprised the entire state of Utah by designating 1.9 million acres of federal land in Utah as the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

August 18, 2015 - Mobile Office Visit to Blanding City

Aug 5, 2015

Mobile Office Visit to Blanding City When: Tuesday, August 18, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: USU Eastern Administration Building – 567 West 100 South, Blanding, UT 84511

August 18, 2015 - Mobile Office Visit to Monticello

Aug 5, 2015

Mobile Office Visit to Monticello City When: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where: County Courthouse Commission Chamber – 117 South Main, Monticello, UT 84535

August 17, 2015 - Mobile Office Visit to Junction City

Aug 4, 2015

Mobile Office Visit to Junction City When: Monday, August 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Piute County Courthouse – 550 North Main, Junction, UT 84740