State and National

June 19, 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

Fearing Lawsuit, Christian Business Owners Stopped Hosting All Weddings. Now Their Business Is Dead.

News: Charged with discriminating against a gay couple, the owners of another Christian family-run business are being forced to shut their doors.

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Hatch: Passage of National Defense Authorization Act Includes Major Wins for Hill AFB and National Security

 House Passes Hatch Trade Bill

WASHINGTON – Congress took another step towards passing Trade Promotion Authority today as members of the House of Representatives passed it on a vote of 218-208, sending the measure back to the Senate. The bill, a product of negotiations led by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), has become one of President Obama’s top priorities and has significant bipartisan support despite lingering concerns by some Democrats.

Memo to GOP: Don't Fix Obamacare

Commentary: Republicans shouldn't restore Obamacare's illegal subsidies if the Supreme Court gets rid of them in the King v. Burwell decision, which could be announced this morning.

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Hatch Urges Passage of Vital Defense Authorization, Denounces Dangerous Obstruction

Washington—Despite bipartisan efforts to craft the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016, the annual bill that funds the national defense operations, Senate Democrats have threatened to block the funding measure unless Republicans agree to their demands to increase spending on domestic programs.

LEE, LABRADOR INTRODUCE BILL PROTECTING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The measure would prohibit federal intrusion on the rights of conscience

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-ID), today reintroduced legislation to clarify and strengthen religious liberty protections in federal law, by safeguarding those individuals and institutions who promote traditional marriage from government retaliation.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Lee Questions Federal Debt Programs During Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement after the Joint Economic Committee’s hearing on “The Economic Exposure of Federal Credit Programs.”

“From housing, to student loans, to cruise ships, federal credit programs are now one of the fastest growing parts of the federal government with about $3 trillion in loan exposure outstanding,” Lee said.

June 12, 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

Department of Interior Awards $2.6 Million to BLM & Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative

Resources Allocated to Four Southern Utah Projects to Restore Landscapes,

Improve Habitat and Reduce Hazardous Fuels