The Pie That Only Gets Bigger
Nov 2, 2011
Yesterday, the Senate voted down my motion to maintain 2011 spending levels in certain areas of 2012 appropriations, including agriculture and commerce. This would have saved taxpayers roughly $10 billion. Unfortunately, too many members of the Senate are still committed to fighting every attempt to enact even the smallest amount of savings.
Lee Co-Sponsors Reform to Eliminate Budget Gimmicks
Nov 2, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee will co-sponsor legislation that eliminates the most common budgetary gimmicks used by Congress to hide hundreds of billions of dollars in spending. In the past six years alone, the tricks addressed in the Honest Budget Act (S.1651) have enabled Congress to spend over $350 billion, money that the country simply doesn’t have.
Governor Herbert, Utah Congressional Delegation React to Announcement on Hill Air Force Base
Nov 2, 2011
Utah Governor Gary Herbert and Utah’s entire congressional delegation, including Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee, and Congressmen Rob Bishop, Jim Matheson and Jason Chaffetz, today expressed deep concerns with the Air Force’s decision to eliminate jobs at Hill Air Force Base. The Governor and Utah’s delegation sent a letter today to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley detailing their
disappointment with the decision. Currently, there are approximately 24,000 employees that work at Hill Air Force Base in various roles.
Senate Still Committed to Growing Government Spending -- Day Lee Briefing 11/01/2011
Nov 1, 2011
Today, the Senate voted down Senator Lee’s motion to maintain 2011 spending levels in certain areas of 2012 appropriations, including agriculture and commerce. This would have saved taxpayers roughly $10 billion in comparison to the spending levels that were ultimately passed, which Senator Lee voted against.
Lee: Failed Motion Shows Commitment to Big Spending Remains
Nov 1, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee's motion to maintain certain 2012 spending appropriations at 2011 levels was voted down. The motion would have affected legislation that will authorize funding for several departments, including agriculture, commerce, and transportation.
November 2011 Mobile Office Schedule
Nov 1, 2011
1. Mobile Office Visit to Daggett County
When: Tuesday 1, November 2011 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Manila, Utah @ U.S. Forest Service Offices, 25 West Highway 43, Manila, UT 84046 (Conference Room)
2. Mobile Office Visit to Daggett County
When: Tuesday 1, November 2011 @2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Dutch John, Utah @U.S. Forest Service Offices, 115 5th Avenue, Dutch John, UT 84046 (Conference Room)
3. Mobile Office Visit to Uintah County
When: Wednesday 2, November 2011 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Vernal City, Utah @ Vernal City Offices, 374 East Main, Administrative Conference Room Floor 2, Vernal City, UT 84074
4. Mobile Office Visit to Uintah County (Ute Tribe)
When: Wednesday 2, November 2011 @ 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Where: Fort Duchesne, Utah (Ute Tribe) @ Bureau of Indian Affairs, 988 South 750 East, Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026 (Superintendent's Office)
5. Mobile Office Visit to Duchesne County
When: Thursday 3, November 2011 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Roosevelt, Utah @Crossroad Senior & Community Center, 50 East 200 South, Roosevelt, UT 84066 (Conference Room)
6. Mobile Office Visit to Duchesne County
When: Thursday 3, November 2011 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Duchesne, Utah @ Duchesne County Building, 734 North Center Street, Duchesne, UT 84021 (Conference Room)
7. Mobile Office Visit to Rich County
When: Wednesday 9, November 2011 @10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Woodruff, Utah @ Woodruff Town Hall, 195 South Main Street, Woodruff, UT 84086 (Large Room)
8. Mobile Office Visit to Rich County
When: Wednesday 9, November 2011 @12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Randolph, Utah @ Rich County Courthouse, 20 South Main Street, Randolph, UT 84064 (Court Room)
9. Mobile Office Visit to Cache County
When: Thursday 10, November 2011 @10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Logan, Utah @ Logan City Library, 255 North Main, Logan, UT 84321 (Old Ephraim Room)
10. Mobile Office Visit to Cache County
When: Thursday 10, November 2011 @1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Smithfield, Utah @Smithfield City Hall, 96 South Main, Smithfield, UT 84335
11. Mobile Office Visit to Emery County
When: Tuesday 15, November 2011 @1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Green River, Utah @City of Green River Offices, 460 East Main Street, Green River, UT 84525 (Council Chambers)
12. Mobile Office Visit to Grand County
When: Wednesday 16, November 2011 @9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Moab, Utah @ Moab City Offices, 217 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532 (Small Conference Room)
13. Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Wednesday 16, November 2011 @1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Monticello, Utah @City of Monticello, 17 North 100 East, Monticello, UT 84535 (Conference Room)
14. Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Thursday 17, November 2011 @9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Blanding, Utah @Blanding Arts & Events Center, 715 West 200 South, Blanding, UT 84511 (Conference Room)
15. Mobile Office Visit to San Juan County
When: Thursday 17, November 2011 @1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Bluff, Utah @Bluff Elementary School, Box 130, Old Main Highway 191, Bluff, UT 84512 (Library)
16. Mobile Office Visit to Wayne County
When: Friday 18, November 2011 @11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Hanksville, Utah @Hanksville Town Hall, 30 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT 84734 (Conference Room)
17: Mobile Office Visit to Weber County
When: Wednesday 30, November 2011 @10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Ogden, Utah @ Federal Building, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84404 (Room 1016, 1st Floor Conference Room)
18: Mobile Office Visit to Weber County
When: Wednesday 30, November 2011 @1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Huntsville, Utah @ Huntsville Town Hall, 7309 East 200 South, Huntsville, UT 84317 (Town Hall)
Utah Tourism and the VISIT USA Act -- Day Lee Briefing 10/31/2011
Oct 31, 2011
We are excited that Utah's Senator Mike Lee has co-sponsored important tourism legislation - the VISIT USA Act will stimulate international business and leisure travel to the U.S. and improve U.S. visa process.
Lee Troubled By Proposed Rule Allowing Agencies to Mislead Public
Oct 27, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee reacted to reports that the Department of Justice may be attempting to allow federal agencies to provide misinformation about the existence of certain government documents. Senator Lee cautioned that the proposed rule could be a “slippery slope” toward making government unaccountable to the people.
DASH Act: Small Piece of the Immigration Puzzle
Oct 25, 2011
The American agricultural industry is critical to the stability of our nation’s economy. Unfortunately, few Americans are willing to work in many agricultural jobs, and outdated visa laws prevent business from attracting temporary foreign workers to fill the shortage.
Promises Made, Promises Broken
Oct 25, 2011
At a political fundraiser last night, President Obama said he kept “a little checklist” with his campaign promises, and that he believes he’s kept about 60 percent of his campaign promises. That might be news to those individuals who reviewed his 2008 health care platform, because Obamacare has done more to break candidate Obama’s campaign promises than to keep them.
