Op-ed: Utah is fortunate to have Sen. Hatch
It’s been a whirlwind month in
Air Force One recently touched down in
This sweeping action comes on the heels of the most significant tax reform legislation to pass
But the bill not only brings much-needed tax relief to Utah’s families and small businesses; it also throws a lifeline to the millions of individuals in our state who are suffering under the burden of Obamacare. By repealing the individual mandate — the most costly and controversial of Obamacare’s many flaws — this legislation lays the groundwork for a new health care system that is both more effective and more affordable.
From the president’s official visit and his proclamation on public lands to tax reform and Obamacare repeal, this month has brought win after win for the people of
But instead of getting carried away, it’s worth stepping back for a moment to ask ourselves how we achieved these victories in the first place. How did the stars align so perfectly for our state to secure — in just one week — three of the biggest policy wins of the last decade? What or, even better, who made this happen?
In answering these questions, Utahns need look no further than our very own
It was Hatch who, back in January, first petitioned the president to fix Bears Ears. And it was Hatch whom the president recognized on that
It was Hatch who invited the president to visit
It was Hatch who, as chairman of the
Hatch’s work ethic is legendary. He puts his nose to the grindstone and goes about the difficult task of legislating with no fuss and no need for fanfare. Working across the aisle and behind the scenes, he has managed to become the most accomplished legislator of modern times. And that’s no exaggeration; Hatch has passed more bills into law than any member of
In the last
Because Hatch has long been a fixture of
I’m not sure whether Hatch will seek re-election or retire, but one thing I know — here in
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