Author Archives: Orrin's Musings

HATCH ASKS FOR UTAHNS’ HELP IN INVESTIGATING IRS

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) asked for Utahns to help in an investigation he’s launched into the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) targeting of conservative groups who filed for tax exempt status.  In an open letter and video message … Read More

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HATCH SUPPORTS IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL OUT OF JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – After securing many much-needed improvements to the legislation, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and current Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today voted to advance S.744, the Border … Read More

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HATCH STATEMENT AT FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING EXAMINING THE TARGETING OF CONSERVATIVE GROUPS BY THE IRS

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following opening statement at a committee hearing examining theInternal Revenue Service’s (IRS) targeting of conservative groups:  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this important hearing. … Read More

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SENATOR ORRIN HATCH RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FRANCES MONSON

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

        Salt Lake City – Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) released the following statement today on the passing of Frances Johnson Monson, wife of President Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  “I am deeply … Read More

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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPUBLICANS DEMAND TIGTA INVESTIGATE LEAK OF NON-PROFITS’ CONFIDENTIAL TAX INFORMATION

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today, called on Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Russell George to conduct a full investigation into the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) possible role in the disclosure of … Read More

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FINANCE REPUBLICANS DEMAND ANSWERS ON HHS DECISION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON –Following press reports indicating Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius solicited funds from health care executives to assist with the implementation of the President’s health law, Senate Finance Committee Republicans are demanding answers.  In a letter spearheaded by … Read More

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HATCH CALLS FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING, INVESTIGATION INTO IRS TARGETING CONSERVATIVE GROUPS

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today wrote to Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) requesting a Finance committee hearing and bipartisan investigation into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting conservative groups for greater scrutiny … Read More

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HATCH ON IRS TARGETING CONSERVATIVE GROUPS

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement today after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) apologized for targeting conservative groups: “While I’m glad to see the IRS apologize for unfairly … Read More

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HATCH AT SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MARKUP OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered the following statement on the opening day of the Judiciary Committee’s markup of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act: … Read More

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HATCH, UPTON UNVEIL SOLUTIONS BLUEPRINT FOR MAKING MEDICAID WORK

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today released the “Making Medicaid Work” blueprint to modernize the Medicaid program. The in-depth report, which is based on extensive feedback … Read More

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