State and National

September 18, 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

 

Video and Slideshow: Hatch Welcomes 46 Utah Veterans to Washington

 

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, greeted 46 Utah veterans at the World War II Memorial today in Washington. The trip was arranged by Utah Honor Flight, a non-profit organization created to honor Utah veterans by transporting them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that were built to honor their service.

 

 

 

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September 17th, I feel so grateful for our Founding Fathers who gave their all to establish this nation under a constitution that protects life, liberty and the right to pursue our dreams. Our U.S. Constitution protects individuals and the states where we live from a too-powerful federal government. Under it, hardworking Americans have prospered for over two centuries, thanks to the freedom to dare, to try, to fail and to succeed. Our Founders had faith in the Constitution. Let us too be faithful to its principles and promise.

September 17th, I feel so grateful for our Founding Fathers who gave their all to establish this nation under a constitution that protects life, liberty and the right to pursue our dreams. Our U.S. Constitution protects individuals and the states where we live from a too-powerful federal government. Under it, hardworking Americans have prospered for over two centuries, thanks to the freedom to dare, to try, to fail and to succeed. Our Founders had faith in the Constitution. Let us too be faithful to its principles and promise.

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Friday, September 18, 2015

Sept. 18, 2015

Commentary

There Is Only One Way to End Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood. Here's Why.

Why, oh why, is it so hard for Republicans to do the right thing and put up a good fight to end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood?

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Bishop: “You violated the law. Period.”
New Evidence Demonstrates EPA Violated the ESA in Gold King Mine Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a joint hearing with the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Animas River spill, which resulted in 3 million gallons of toxic water spilling into the Animas and San Juan Rivers from Colorado and into New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona.

Governor orders flags lowered to honor

victims of flash floods in Southern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the State of Utah at all state facilities in observance of the two tragic incidents in Hildale and Zion National Park. The flags will be lowered on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 through Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 to honor the lives lost and serve as a tribute to the first responders who came to their aid.

On Constitution Day 2015, Hatch Speaks on Responsible Governing

 

Washington, D.C.—In honor of the 227th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Senator Hatch took to the Senate floor to discuss the vital role the Constitution plays in responsible governing. Hatch has spoken several times about the need to restore function to the Senate to ensure that the institution lives up to its constitutional duties.