State and National

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

October 26, 2015 - October 31, 2015

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access"

Monday, October 26

10:00 a.m. Three Millionth Utahn Media Event

Location: Mountain Point Medical Center, Lehi

Media Access

11:30 p.m. Envision Utah Common Good Awards

October 02, 2015
 

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life." --Abraham Lincoln

Chairman's Note: Creative destruction is coming to Washington

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Friday, October 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

News

6 Key Exchanges From Hillary Clinton's Benghazi Testimony

In the much-anticipated hearing, Clinton testified about her role as secretary of state during the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attacks. We watched the 11-hour hearing and identified the most important moments.

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Here is the audio from the Governor's Monthly News Conference at KUED. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qjnlK3Fv3XMEYxNm0tMjdSYjg/view?usp=sharing

Hatch Reacts to President’s Decision to Veto Crucial Resources for Our Armed Services

Washington, D.C.--Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement after the President vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act:

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act in a vote of 15-5. The bill grants judges greater sentencing flexibility for certain low-level drug offenders and establishes recidivism reduction programs, while targeting violent criminals.

Hatch Urges Admin. to Work with Congress as Debt Limit Approaches, Warns of Effect on Utah

Washington, D.C.—As the United States approaches the deadline for the statutory debt limit, Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, took to the Senate Floor to urge the administration to work with Congress to find a responsible path forward to ensure the nation does not default. Hatch also discussed what the national debt means for the United States, and particularly for Utah.

Lee, Cruz, And Rubio Issue Joint Statement on House Reconciliation Bill

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement Thursday in anticipation of Friday’s House vote on H.R. 3762:

Congress Needs Uber-Level Innovation

At first, I didn’t have strong feelings about the House Speaker’s race. I thought initial front-runner Kevin McCarthy might do a good job. I feel the same about other potential speakers, including Paul Ryan, Daniel Webster, and my good friend Jason Chaffetz.