Sunday, October 11, 2015

Lee to Host Utah Solutions Summit Featuring Sasse, Herbert, Leavitt

Salt Lake City—TODAY, Senator Lee will host the 2nd Annual Utah Solutions Summit –Utah’s Idea Factory. In addition to Senator Lee, speakers will include U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), Governor Gary Herbert, former Governor Mike Leavitt, Rich McKeown,  Lane Beattie, and others.

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: Principled Conservatism at its Best

Senator Lee Responds to Suspension of Syrian Rebels Training Program

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement concerning the Pentagon's decision to end its Syrian rebel-training program:

“Overcriminalization and the Need for Meaningful Criminal Intent Requirements”

By Senator Orrin Hatch

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Hatch Speaks On the Importance of a Balanced Budget Amendment

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor on the need for a Balanced Budget Amendment.

(Via YouTube)

“The national debt crisis is growing, it is dangerous, and only the Constitution can compel Congress to tackle it,” Hatch said. “We must act before it is too late.”

Hatch: Filibuster Crucial to Constitutionally Limited Government

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, spoke on the Senate floor today on the importance of maintaining the filibuster. 

(Via YouTube)

Lee Holds Hearing On SMARTER Act

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights hearing today, examining the impact on the Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, or the SMARTER Act. 

Social Impact Bond for Early Childhood Education Shows Success

109 of 110 At-Risk Utah Students Avoid Special Education Services Following High-quality Preschool, Financed by “Pay for Success” Investment from Goldman Sachs and J.B. Pritzker

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Hatch Details Plan to Fight Excessive Federal Regulations