Sen. Lee and Utah Delegation Celebrate Pioneer Day
WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and the Utah federal delegation welcomed members of the Utah business community as they celebrated Pioneer Day in Washington, DC.
The event featured products from around the state of Utah and served to highlight Utah businesses. It was held as a Pioneer Day celebration for members of the Utah delegation and Utahns living in or visiting Washington, DC.
Sen. Lee spoke at the event, welcoming and thanking those who participated, saying, “Today, we’re celebrating the day, 170 years ago, when settlers first reached the Salt Lake Valley seeking religious freedom. To this day, people come to this state seeking freedom and an environment where they can thrive.”
Pioneer Day is celebrated by Utahns and many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) as the day in 1947 when LDS pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley under the leadership of Brigham Young.
An electronic version of this release can be found here.
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Sen. Lee Urges Colleagues to Honor Their Repeal Promise
WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Lee (R-UT) voted yes on a motion to proceed to debate on the American Health Care Act. He released the following statement on his hopes for healthcare going forward as he continues to fight for a full and complete repeal of Obamacare:
"We campaigned on repealing Obamacare for seven years," Sen Lee said. "I hope my colleagues will honor their promise and vote with me for the 2015 repeal bill."
An electronic version of this release can be found here.
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