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Bishop Introduces Bill to Close Vast Gaps on U.S. Border

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Bishop's Counsel

WASHINGTON–Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee, today introduced the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act (H.R. 2398), which will address some of the current problems plaguing U.S. border security efforts. The … Read More

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Lee, Fleming Laud Passage of Religious Liberties Protections for Service Members

Posted on June 17, 2013 by mike-lee

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee praised the passage of strong religious liberty protections for members of the armed services in the Senate Armed Services Committee-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act.   The amendment clarifies that expressions of belief … Read More

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A chat with MMA pro Kaifah De’Toles; Tinajero to headline boxing card

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Doug Gibson

This week’s mini-interview is with Kaifah De’Toles, who lives in Orem and trains out of One Hit MMA in Davis County. On June 1, De’Toles scored an impressive first round stoppage over tough veteran Curtis Johnsen. At left is a … Read More

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HATCH, COLLEAGUES: NATIONAL MONUMENTS BECOME ADMINISTRATION’S LATEST TOOL IN WAR AGAINST OIL AND GAS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) joined with eight colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama asking him not to designate large areas of federal land as national monuments. The letter comes in response to environmental groups urging the … Read More

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Bishop Lauds Interior’s Extension of Public Comment Period for Oil Shale Development

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Bishop's Counsel

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Interior today announced that they will extend the public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed changes to the commercial oil shale regulations by an additional 30 days. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), … Read More

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Senator Lee Delivers Remarks to Faith and Freedom Coalition

Posted on June 13, 2013 by mike-lee

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee delivered a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference. Below are remarks as prepared for delivery:  Thank you very much. It’s a privilege to be with you today.  It’s always a treat to be with conservatives … Read More

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Gang of 8 Bill: Bigger Problems Than Just Border Security

Posted on June 12, 2013 by mike-lee

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke in opposition of the “Gang of 8” immigration bill on the Senate floor. The full remarks are available below, and can be viewed here.    This week we continue a very important discussion about how … Read More

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HATCH SUPPORTS AMENDMENT TO IMMIGRATION BILL TO STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today cosponsored an amendment introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to the immigration reform legislation (S. 744) that will strengthen border security provisions in the … Read More

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Legislation to Help Fruit Heights Establish a Cemetery Passes the House

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Bishop's Counsel

WASHINGTON–Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act [H.R. 993], which would transfer 100 acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land to the city of Fruit Heights in Davis County, Utah. The land will be used to … Read More

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HATCH LAUDS WOLF DELISTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Orrin's Musings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) applauded today’s announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The announcement comes less than three months after Hatch led a bipartisan … Read More

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