Psycho-Talk: Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch(R) Dumps The US Debt on The Shoulders of The Poor
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Poor People Don't Pay Enough Taxes - Senator Hatch
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Republican Senator Orrin Hatch argued that top income earners pay too much in taxes while the bottom 51% of Americans don't pay enough. Michael Shure explains. The Largest Online News Show in the World. Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe: bit.ly TYT Mobile: bit.ly Twitter: twitter.com www.theyoungturks.com FREE Movies(!): www.netflix.com Read Ana's blog and subscribe at: www.examiner.com Read Cenk's Blog: www.huffingtonpost.com
7/16/11 - Sen. Orrin Hatch Delivers Weekly GOP Address on a Balanced Budget Amendment
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In the Weekly Republican Address, Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch make the case for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Sen. Hatch says, "The solution to a spending crisis is not tax increases. Yet, Washington has consistently demonstrated that it cannot control its urge to spend. That is why the only long-term solution is a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Only by restoring constitutional restraints on the ability of Congress to spend, can we constrain the growth of the federal government. Think of how different our fiscal picture would be if we'd passed one in 1997. After a fierce debate, the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution that I introduced was defeated by just one vote in the United States Senate. Instead of sending that amendment to the states for ratification, and addressing the need for fiscal balance, fourteen years later, our nation faces a debt crisis of epic proportions." He points out, "The situation has only gotten worse after the Obama administration. In his first two years in office, discretionary spending has skyrocketed by 84 percent, including the failed stimulus, with spending reaching 25 percent of our nation's economic output. We haven't seen spending levels this high since World War II. This soaring debt is the number one issue I hear about from the people in my home state of Utah. As our economy continues to flounder, and families across Utah and all of America are forced to cut back, Washington refuses to make the <b>...</b>
Orrin Hatch defending bravery of American Soldiers in taking out Osama bin Laden
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On Fox Business News with Neil Cavuto, Senator Hatch defended American Soldiers in taking out Osama bin Laden. Neil: Senator you've heard human rights council wants to look into how we handled this whole Usama bin Laden takedown. Whether we violated international laws. What's your reaction? Senator Hatch: Get their butts out and get real. My gosh, we're facing people that would kill all of America if they could. My goodness. People like that just aggravate me to death. Here these seals go in there and risk their lives. Every one of them could have been killed. Every one of them didn't know what was the final result until they got there. They did a terrific job. They basically caught the number one terrorist in the world, killed him and I think everybody in America ought to get on their knees and thank god for those s and for those others who are risking their lives every day for us. And I can tell you that's a lot of others who are doing it that you never hear about. Especially in the CIA and some of the other security areas. It's just unbelievable to me that these people can be such jerks that they don't give credit where credit is due. Neil Cavuto: I like that terminology senator. Senator Hatch: Well, I'm not saying what I really want to say. I don't swear but this brings me very close to just ripping somebody's guts out with a few swear words because it's just unbelievable. That these dumbbells will start raising a fuss trying to make something evil out of something is <b>...</b>
Hatch Outlines Opposition to Deal
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In a speech on the Senate floor today, US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, commended Republican leadership and conservatives for changing the conversation in Washington on deficit reduction but said the compromise negotiated between congressional leaders and the Obama Administration did not go far enough to sufficiently slash the nation's $14 trillion debt. "There are some achievements in this proposal that conservatives can hang their hat on. But I regret to say that I will not be able to support this proposal because it does not sufficiently provide us with the solution to the debt crisis that the markets are demanding," said Hatch, who noted the real threat to the nation's triple A rating was not default but a failure to get federal spending under control. Hatch continued, "In my view there is a solution to this spending crisis. It is Cut, Cap, and Balance. In addition to providing short term relief by cutting and capping spending, it provides for a long-term solution through passage of a strong Balanced Budget Amendment. This proposal falls well short of Cut, Cap, and Balance and I cannot support it."
Without a Balanced Budget Amendment, Hatch Will Vote 'No'
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August 2, 2011 With the upcoming vote to raise the debt ceiling, Senator Hatch told Fox News he would not vote to raise the debt ceiling because the deal does not include a balanced budget amendment. Though leadership has done well in negotiating a deal, Hatch feels that the proposals fall short of what our economy and nation need in order to right this fiscal crisis.
The President Needs to Take a Leadership Role
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In a speech on the Senate floor, US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, outlined the fundamental flaws of the Senate Democrats' debt proposal and called on the US Treasury Department to provide information to the American people about the monetary resources available to avoid default. Below are excerpts of Hatch's speech: On Senate Democrats' Debt Proposal: "Later tonight we will vote on the Majority Leader's bill to reduce the deficit and increase the nation's statutory debt limit. Earlier today the House of Representatives decisively rejected the Majority Leader's proposal. It will be defeated here in the Senate later this evening. As a substantive matter, I deeply oppose the efforts of the Majority Leader. His plan does not tackle the task at hand. The President would get a $2.7 trillion debt limit increase, but less than $1 trillion in cuts." On the Treasury Department's Silence: "Given the treacherous fiscal waters we are in, Congress and the American people need to know where the US Treasury stands. It is unacceptable that they are being asked to make decisions based on a proclaimed August 2 deadline with no facts to back it up. I urge all Americans, all Utahns, and all Social Security recipients to get in touch with Treasury, right now, and ask them to show us the money. Call Treasury; send them an email; send out a Tweet. Show us the money. "You have a right to know. Cash in the Treasury comes from the taxes that hard <b>...</b>
Hatch CNBC Unemployment Benefits
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Senator Hatch talks with CNBC's Larry Kudlow about unemployment benefits extension.
Hatch Tells Fox News that Congress Should Be Accountable
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August 1, 2011 Senator Hatch interviewed with Fox News reporter Greta Van Sustern to talk about the debt ceiling vote. Hatch told Fox he would note vote to raise the debt ceiling without a balanced budget amendment.
Sean Hannity Endorses Orrin Hatch For Senate
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Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) on Reforming Medicaid
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Before his speech at The Heritage Foundation, Senator Hatch sat down to talk about why Medicaid reform is needed, how he would do it and why it matters in the context of the debt crisis facing America. Hatch also used the opportunity to attack Obamacare, legislation that made the Medicaid problem even more challenging.
Solidarity with Israel and Guest Senator Orrin Hatch
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President Obama has called for a return to the 1967 borders and pressed Israel to negotiate with the terrorist related Palestinian Authority. Senator Hatch joins Jay and Jordan in discussing the ramifications of this dramatic policy shift.
Senator Orrin Hatch visits Wilson Electronics
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On April 19, 2011, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch made a special stop in the city of St. George to visit the folks at Wilson Electronics. Watch as Senator Hatch tours the Wilson facility, and speaks to its employees.
Tax Expenditures are Not Loopholes
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As the President continues to push for tax increases by closing so-called tax loopholes for the wealthy, US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, warns of the danger of doing away with these tax expenditures in a speech on the Senate floor today. This speech is the second in a series he will deliver on so-called tax expenditures. Hatch has repeatedly said that getting rid of tax expenditures should be done in the context of tax reform in order to bring down tax rates.
Cut, Cap, Balance: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Tony Perkins and Colin Hanna interview Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) about the debt crisis and the pledge to Cut the deficit, Cap the spending, and Balance the budget. Watch the entire webcast at frcaction.org
Weekly Address for the Senate Western Caucus
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Senator Hatch delivers the address for the Senate Western Caucus, challenging the White House on their land and energy policies.
We Need Pro Growth Not Pro Government Policies
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On Jun 8, 2011, US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, slammed the Obama Administration's agenda of more regulation, more taxes, and more debt, saying the White House's response to the current economic downturn has, "either not worked or made things worse for our small businesses, middle class families and job creators." Senator Hatch was joined by US Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) as well as economic experts Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and William Kovacs with the US Chamber of Commerce at an event earlier today examining the Administration's economic agenda and its impact on America's economic recovery.
'Dumb-Ass Program' Orrin Hatch Blast ObamaCare
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Sen. Orrin Hatch Introduces A Balanced Budget Amendment
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Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is working to freeze some of our excessive spending. With our GDP and national debt nearly equal, the time seems right. Hatch is introducing a bill to create a balanced budget amendment. He spoke with Americans for Limited Government about what this would mean. Reporter Frank McCaffrey has the story.
Orrin Hatch: Revamp the tax code so poor people pay their fair share
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Orrin Hatch
| Name | Orrin Hatch |
|---|---|
| Jr/sr | Senior Senator |
| State | Utah |
| Term start | January 3, 1977 |
| Alongside | Mike Lee |
| Preceded | Frank Moss |
| Order2 | Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
| Term start2 | January 3, 1995 |
| Term end2 | January 3, 2001 |
| Preceded2 | Joe Biden |
| Succeeded2 | Patrick Leahy |
| Term start3 | January 20 |
| Term end3 | June 6, 2001 |
| Preceded3 | Patrick Leahy |
| Succeeded3 | Patrick Leahy |
| Term start4 | January 3, 2003 |
| Term end4 | January 3, 2005 |
| Preceded4 | Patrick Leahy |
| Succeeded4 | Arlen Specter |
| Order5 | Chairman of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee |
| Term start5 | January 3, 1981 |
| Term end5 | January 3, 1987 |
| Preceded5 | Harrison A. Williams |
| Succeeded5 | Ted Kennedy |
| Date of birth | March 22, 1934 |
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Residence | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Spouse | Elaine Hatch |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University (B.A.)University of Pittsburgh (J.D.) |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Party | Republican |
| Signature | Orrin Hatch Signature.svg |
| Website | U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch |
Orrin Grant Hatch (born March 22, 1934) is the senior United States Senator for Utah. He is a member of the Republican Party. Hatch served as the chairman or ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (depending on whether the Republicans controlled the Senate) from 1993 to 2005. He previously served as chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee from 1981 to 1987. Hatch also serves on the Board of Directors for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Hatch was considered for a seat on the Supreme Court during Ronald Reagan's presidency, and his name was mentioned in the press during the George W. Bush administration as a possible replacement for either William H. Rehnquist or Sandra Day O'Connor.
Early life, education and career
Orrin Grant Hatch was born to Jesse Hatch (1904, Vernal, Utah - 1992, Salt Lake City, Utah) and his wife Helen Frances Hatch (née Kamm) (1906, Perkin, Illinois - 1995, Murray, Utah). His great-grandfather Jeremiah Hatch (1823, Lincoln, Vermont - 1903, Vernal, Utah) was the founder of Vernal, Utah.Hatch, first in his family to attend college, attended Brigham Young University and, in 1959, received a degree in history. In 1962, he received a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh Law School. As a law student, he worked as a janitor, a construction worker in the Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Union (putting plaster on walls over various kinds of lath), and as a dormitory desk attendant.
Hatch is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although he was born in Pennsylvania, his parents had been raised in Utah and he had ancestors who were members of the LDS Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. Hatch served a mission for the LDS Church in what was called the "Great Lakes States Mission" essentially covering large parts of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Hatch has since served in various positions in the LDS Church including as a bishop.
Hatch worked as an Attorney at law in Pittsburgh and Utah.
Political career
In 1976 in his first run for public office, he was elected to the United States Senate, defeating Democrat Frank Moss, a three-term incumbent. Among other issues, Hatch criticized Moss's 18-year tenure in the Senate, saying that many Senators, including Moss, had lost touch with their constituents. Hatch won his first election by an unexpectedly wide nine-point margin. He later defeated Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson by 17 points in his reelection bid in 1982. He hasn't faced substantive opposition since, and has been reelected four times. He is the longest-serving Senator in Utah history, eclipsing previous record-holder Reed Smoot in 2007.
2000 presidential campaign
In 2000, Hatch made a failed bid for the Republican presidential nomination, losing to then-Texas Governor George W. Bush. During the first Republican debate, Hatch made web usability a campaign issue, a first for a presidential candidate. He claimed his website was more user-friendly than Bush's.
Supreme Court
Hatch has long expressed interest in serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was reportedly on Ronald Reagan's short list of candidates to succeed Lewis F. Powell, Jr. on the United States Supreme Court, but was passed over at least in part because of the Ineligibility Clause. Despite that, he vocally supported Robert Bork, who was chosen instead. After Bork's and Douglas H. Ginsburg's nominations to the seat faltered, Anthony Kennedy was confirmed to fill the vacancy.Hatch was also mentioned as a possible nominee after George W. Bush became president. But after the appointments of John Roberts and Samuel Alito, a potential appointment became very unlikely. Barack Obama's election and Hatch's age make him an unlikely Supreme Court nominee.
Political positions
Illegal immigration
Hatch was one of the architects and advocates of the expansion of H-1B visas and has generally been an advocate of tougher enforcement immigration policy including voting for 1,500 new law enforcement agents to patrol the border. His 2010 Immigration Bill titled Strengthening Our Commitment to Legal Immigration and America’s Security Act has received the support of the non-partisan Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). He also proposed the somewhat controversial DREAM Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for the children of illegal aliens, who were children when their parents illegally came to the United States.Hatch brought the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) quick-response teams and an Immigration court to Utah. Hatch also established an ICE Field Office Director position to address Utah's immigration concerns, brought the 287(g) cross-deputizing program and the Secure Communities program to Utah.
Nuclear issues
in March, 1989 as part of their successful charge to win passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) which provides for ongoing compensation to Southern Utahns and others damaged by nuclear testing in the 1950s and 1960s.]] During Hatch's first year in the Senate in 1977, reporter Gordon Eliot White of the Deseret News published the first of what would be a lengthy series of articles detailing government malfeasance in atmospheric testing of nuclear bombs at the Nevada Test Site. Over the next 13 years White's articles detailed how the government determined to proceed with the tests, and with mining and refining, without adequate safeguards for innocent citizens whose health would be damaged. Though Hatch feared an investigation would endanger the nation's nuclear deterrence versus the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China, by 1979 he was pushing for hearings on the issue before the Senate Labor Committee. Hatch prevailed on Committee Chairman Ted Kennedy to hold field hearings in Utah in 1980. At the end of 1980, Hatch was positioned to chair the committee himself.By 1984, Hatch had held a dozen hearings, passed legislation requiring scientific investigation of the injuries and had enlisted the aid of the National Science Foundation and National Cancer Institute, but still could not muster the votes to get a bill. When a vote was obtained in the Senate in 1985, it failed. Hatch's ferreting discovered a clause to pay at least $100 million to injured residents of Marshall Islands similarly to Utah citizens, and Hatch took the treaty hostage. His hold on consideration of the treaty eventually got agreement from the Reagan administration to agree not to oppose radiation compensation for Utah citizens, but it still took another five years to get the bill through. The Radiation Compensation Act of 1990 provided compensation for citizens injured by radioactive fallout from the tests.
Housing
In 1980, Hatch spoke in favor of rolling back provisions of the Fair Housing Act. Acting on his motion in 1988, Congress eventually voted to weaken the ability of plaintiffs to prosecute cases of discriminatory treatment in housing. At the time, the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments were being debated, he introduced a bill endorsed by the National Association of Realtors to severely limit who can file anti-discrimination suits and to make the proceedings a private affair.
Religious freedom
Hatch was the main author of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act along with Ted Kennedy.
Anti-terrorism
following the September 11 attacks.]] In 1995 Hatch was the leading figure behind the senate's anti-terrorism bill, to a large extent a response to the Oklahoma City Bombing. The bill was attacked by some felt it made it too hard to enforce the ban on designated terrorist groups raising funds. The bill also increased the limits on habeas corpus in terror cases.As a senior member of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, Hatch was also instrumental in the 2008 extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. He said, "This bipartisan bill will help defeat terrorism and keep America safe. No, the legislation is not perfect, but it ensures that the increased expansion of the judiciary into foreign intelligence gathering doesn’t unnecessarily hamper our intelligence community.”
Intellectual property
Hatch caused an overnight controversy on June 17, 2003 by proposing that copyright owners should be able to destroy the computer equipment and information of those suspected of copyright infringement, including file sharing. In the face of criticism, especially from technology and privacy advocates, Hatch withdrew his suggestion days later, after it was discovered that Sen. Hatch's official website was using an unlicensed JavaScript menu from United Kingdom based software developer Milonic Solutions. Milonic founder Andy Woolley stated that "We've had no contact with them. They are in breach of our licensing terms." Shortly after the publication of that story in Wired magazine, the company who runs Hatch's website contacted Milonic to start registration.One year later, he proposed the controversial INDUCE Act that attempted to make illegal all tools that could be used for copyright infringement. According to many critics, this act would effectively outlaw the Internet and personal computers, giving unprecedented legal leverage to media companies.
On September 20, 2010, Senator Hatch once again attempted to make illegal websites that could be used for trademark and copyright infringement through the controversial Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA). this bill would allow the Department of Justice to blacklist and censor all websites the department deemed to be dedicated to "infringing activities."
Other issues
Supporting new technologyA vocal supporter of stem cell research, Hatch was one of 58 senators who signed a letter directed to President George W. Bush, requesting the relaxing of federal restrictions on stem cell research. In 2010, Senator Hatch's bill was reauthorized which allowed stem cells from umbilical cords to be used to find treatment options.
Equal Opportunity to Govern
He has also pushed legislation for the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment, which would amend Article 2, Section I, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution. This amendment would allow anyone who has been a U.S. citizen for twenty years to seek the presidency or vice-presidency.
Confirmation of judges
Hatch was also a strong supporter of Jay Bybee during Bybee's confirmation hearings for a U.S. Federal judgeship stating "I've seen a lot of people around and a lot of judges and I don't know of anybody who has any greater qualifications or any greater ability in the law than you have".
Committee assignments
The forthcoming retirement of Senator Judd Gregg is expected to create a domino effect among high profile Republicans: Senator Jeff Sessions will take his spot as Ranking Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, so Senator Chuck Grassley will take his spot on the Judiciary Committee, and Hatch will take the top Republican spot on the Finance Committee.
Controversies
Polygamy
In 1998, Hatch, a descendant of polygamists, defended polygamy in a taped interview, saying that the Constitution was "ambiguous" on the issue at that time. He later elaborated on this statement, saying that the Constitution was not ambiguous since its amendment banning polygamy, but had been previously, and that polygamy should remain illegal. He also stated that polygamy has been against the teachings of his church following its abolition by federal law. Latter-day Saints believe in following and sustaining the laws of the land.
Lobbying ties
Hatch's son Scott is a named partner and registered lobbyist at Walker, Martin & Hatch LLC, a Washington lobbying firm. The firm was formed in 2001; the other two partners are Jack Martin, a staff aide to Senator Hatch for six years, and H. Laird Walker, who has been described as a close associate of the senator's. In March 2003, the Los Angeles Times quoted Senator Hatch as saying that the firm was formed with his "personal encouragement" and that he saw no conflict of interest in championing issues that helped his son's clients.Hatch has legislated for dietary supplements to be governed outside of the realm of drugs and food additives. Utah, his constituency, is considered the "Silicon Valley" of the supplement industry. When the FDA was reviewing the adverse effects of ephedra, Hatch defended the supplement industry. At the time, Walker, Martin & Hatch LLC were being paid, by companies with interests in ephedra manufacturing, for lobbying Congress.
Electoral history
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em ; font-size:95%" |+ !|Candidate !|Percent !|Year !|Candidate !|Percent |- | |62% |2006 |Pete Ashdown (D) |31% |+ |- | |66% |2000 |Scott Howell (D) |31% |+ |- | |69% |1994 |Pat Shea (D) |28% |+ |- | |67% |1988 |Brian Moss (D) |32% |+ |- | |58% |1982 |Ted Wilson (D) |41% |+ |- | |54% |1976 |Frank Moss (D) (inc.) |45%
Personal life
Hatch married his wife, the former Elaine Hansen, on August 28, 1957. They are the parents of six children.Hatch is a Co-Chairman of the Federalist Society, a conservative society for lawyers, and was one of the founders of the society.
Hatch serves as a member of the board of directors of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Hatch has also benefited Jews in more tangible ways, such as giving Benny Zippel, the Italian immigrant who was serving as the head of the Chabad-Lubavicher Synagogue in Utah a letter to send to the Immigration and Naturalization Services in 1992 to recommend he be given permanent residence status as a rabbi in Utah. This was not enough, and it took Gordon B. Hinckley linking Zippel up with lawyer Oscar McConkie III to prevent his loss of legal status in the U.S.
Musical career and film appearances
Orrin Hatch plays the piano, violin and organ. Fueled by his interest in poetry, Orrin has written songs for many. (On the advice of U2 front-man Bono, he has put several of the songs under a pen name, "because it's you, man.") He co-authored "Everything And More," sung by Billy Gilman. In addition to his job as a United States Senator, Hatch has earned over $65,000 as an LDS music recording artist.Hatch also has a history in arts management. In the early 1970s he was the band manager for a Mormon-themed folk group called the Free Agency. The Free Agency was made up of members of an earlier Mormon group called the Sons of Mosiah, that was formed when guitarist David Zandonatti and vocalist Ron McNeeley relocated to Utah after their San Francisco based psychedelic group Tripsichord music box disbanded in 1971.
Rock musician Frank Zappa composed a guitar instrumental entitled "Orrin Hatch On Skis," which appears on his album, Guitar (1988).
Hatch's song "Heal Our Land" was performed at George W. Bush's January 2005 inauguration.
Hatch has even written works that count as hymns, often working with Janice Kapp Perry.
Hatch appeared as himself in Steven Soderbegh's Oscar-winning drama Traffic (2000), in a brief cameo in a scene set during a Washington D.C. cocktail party.
Soderbergh later featured one of Hatch's songs, Souls Along The Way, in his film Ocean's 12 as background music for a scene in Hatch's home state Utah.
In 2009, at the request of The Atlantic correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg, Hatch authored the lyrics to "Eight Days of Hanukkah", described by Goldberg as "a hip hop Hannukah song written by the senior senator from Utah."
Writing
Senator Hatch also is the author of several law review articles.
See also
References
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