Sen. Lee Asks President to Sign Yemen War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Senator Sanders, Senator Paul, Congressman Ro Khanna, and others on a letter asking President Trump to sign a resolution pursuant to the War Powers Act calling for the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen after the House passed it earlier on Thursday.
“The Founders placed the power to declare war squarely in the legislative branch so that it would reside in the body most accountable to the people. With passage of this resolution, we have reasserted Congress’s constitutional role over declaring war and over putting American blood and treasure on the line. It is long past time that we end U.S. involvement in this unauthorized, unjustified, and immoral war that has caused immense human suffering. Today’s vote in the House sends this resolution to the president’s desk, and I encourage President Trump to sign this legislation.”
You can read the full text of the letter here.
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Sen. Lee Introduces Working Families Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee reintroduced the Working Families Flexibility Act Thursday, a bill that would give employees more flexibility on how to use their overtime benefits.
“For many families, especially those with young children, their most precious commodity is time,” said Sen. Lee. “But today, federal labor laws restrict the way moms and dads and everyone else can use their time. For decades, Congress has given a special exemption from these laws to government employees. This is unacceptable. The same work-life options available to government employees should be available to private-sector workers, as well.”
In 1978, Congress passed the “Federal Employee Flexible and Compressed Work Schedule Act” providing Federal, State, and local governments the ability to give their employees a choice between overtime pay or paid time off for working overtime hours. This legal disparity unfairly discriminates against private-sector employees and impedes those employers who want to offer their employees this flexibility to balance work and family obligations.
The Working Families Flexibility Act fixes this disparity by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide employers with the necessary flexibility to allow their employees to choose either the traditional overtime pay or paid time off for any overtime hours worked.
You can read the full text of the bill here.
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FitCon and Make-A-Wish Make Dreams Come True
SALT LAKE CITY--03 April, 2019--Join big names in fitness from across the country to raise money for Make-A-Wish on Saturday, April 13 with the Influencer Charity Workout at FitCon® 2019.
Starting at noon on Saturday, FitCon is hosting a workout of epic proportions. Top fitness influencers, including:
Dana Linn Rob Bailey Jay Cutler
Brooke Wells Josh Bridges
and many more will be there! Each fitness icon will be partnered with the raw excitement and energy of a local Make-A-Wish child--working out together for a good cause.
“Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to kids who have critical or life-threatening illnesses,“ said FitCon Founder Dallin Rogers. “We are so excited to partner with them to support wishes across the country.”
Come join in the fun, cheer on these athletes, and help hit the FitCon Make-A-Wish goal of $50K by donating live at the event. The Influencer Charity Workout will start at 12:00 in the main event hall, open to everyone with general admission tickets.
FitCon attendees can also support Make-A-Wish before and during the event by adding a donation to any online ticket purchase.
FitCon 2019 is hosted by the Salt Palace April 12-13. This year’s schedule includes activities and competitions for all fitness levels. Rogers adds, “We encourages everyone to Find Their Fit. It does not matter whether it is powerlifting, crossfit, bodybuilding, roller derby, or even axe throwing. We are advocates for people to find an activity they love doing, and do it.” Events Schedule.
Now in its 5th year, last year’s event attracted 25,000 attendees and supported more than 1,000 local jobs with a total economic impact to Salt Lake City exceeding $4.7 million.
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FitCon® is an annual convention advocating fitness for all by bringing together top athletes and professionals to showcase a variety of activities that energize, entertain and motivate everyone to get out and enjoy life. Find details about all FitCon 2019 events at FitCon.com.
