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Hatch Speaks on Faith and Public Life in Fourth Religious Liberty Address

WASHINGTON—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, took to the Senate Floor to deliver the fourth in a series of speeches on religious liberty this afternoon.

Hatch Defends Utahns Against Expansion of Federal Authority Over Land and Water 

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Just wanted to pass on a final note on the Waters of the United States.

Today the Senate passed a Resolution of Disapproval today, which Senator Hatch signed, supported, and voted for. 

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Statement on Utah State Board nominating committee

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 3, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced today that he will not convene a nominating committee for the 2016 Utah State Board of Education elections. Jon Cox, spokesman for Gov. Herbert issued the following statement:

Burden on the administration to show that TPP is a good deal

By Senator Orrin Hatch

http://thehill.com/special-reports/trans-pacific-partnership-november-4-2015/259069-burden-on-the-administration-to

Hatch Defends Utahns Against Expansion of Federal Authority Over Land and Water 

WASHINGTON— Lawmakers voted Tuesday on a measure that would halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to establish greater federal authority over land and water. The Federal Water Quality Protection Act, cosponsored by Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, directs the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw the flawed rule and issue a revised proposal. 

Lee, Hartzler Introduce Resolution Recognizing "National Pregnancy Center Week"

WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced similar resolutions in the Senate and House today that designate the week of November 8, as "National Pregnancy Center Week."

Nov. 4, 2015

Good morning from Washington, D.C., where federal health officials are trying to explain to lawmakers why 11 nonprofit insurers created by Obamacare have gone belly up. We also tell you a key difference between two men who want to run the House's tax-writing committee. And as results are tallied from Houston's vote on allowing men and women to use the public restrooms of their choice, we also profile a consumer organization that will reward companies that respect people of faith.

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

News

Meet 7 Big Businesses Behind the Houston Ballot Measure

The so-dubbed "bathroom bill" has gained national attention, pitting Houston at the center of the latest battle between LGBT and religious liberty advocates.

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