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How Senate Conservatives Plan to Challenge GOP Leadership

Today's anticipated Senate debate comes after several contentious days of fighting over the GOP leadership's priorities.

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Hatch Statement on Senate Vote to Repeal Obamacare

WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) issued the following statement after the Senate voted on an amendment to repeal Obamacare:

Hatch Calls for Comity and Respect in the United States Senate

Washington, D.C.—During a rare Sunday session, Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, spoke from the Senate floor in his role as President Pro Tempore on the importance of decorum and respect within “the world’s greatest deliberative body.” 

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NEW NGA CHAIR ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE

Utah Gov. Herbert Becomes Chair of Organization, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is Vice Chair

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. VA.—Utah Gov. Gary Herbert officially became the new chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) today at the closing session of the NGA Summer Meeting. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe was named vice chair.

July 24, 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

Hatch, Senate Republicans to Administration: Give the Public More Time to Weigh in on Overtime Proposal

In letter to Labor Secretary Perez, 10 senators urge an extension of the public comment period on overtime proposal

Lee Welcomes Simple-Majority Threshold For Obamacare Repeal

WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) offered the following statement after an Obamacare repeal amendment was scheduled for a Sunday vote during consideration of the Senate highway bill.
 

Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing On Healthcare Insurance Industry Consolidation

WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today issued the following statements regarding recent announcements of mergers in the healthcare insurance industry.
 

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

July 26, 2015 - August 1, 2015

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

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

Monday, July 27

11:30 a.m. Media Availability

Location: Gold Room

Media Access

Tuesday, July 28

8:30 a.m. Utah State Prison Tour

Location: Utah State Prison

Hatch Raises Crucial Questions On Iran Nuclear Deal As Review Begins

Washington, D.C.—Lawmakers took to the Senate floor this week to raise concerns about the nuclear agreement negotiated by the Obama administration with Iran. The deal, announced on July 14, is currently being reviewed by Congress for an up-or-down vote under the bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.