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Hickenlooper: Separating immigrant families is ‘immoral and un-American’

Jun 18, 2018

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JOEY BUNCH

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has called out the Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant families at the U.S.-Mexican border as part of a “zero-tolerance” policy enacted in April by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Hickenlooper, a Democrat viewed as a potential challenger to President Donald Trump in 2020, called the policy “immoral and un-American” Monday…
CIRULI | Will a wave from D.C. wash over Colorado?

Mar 23, 2018

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Floyd Ciruli

The ever controversial Nancy Pelosi now only needs 23 more Democrats to win control of the House after the victory in Pennsylvania’s 18th District. Although it is clear that her time as head of the Democratic caucus is nearing a conclusion, she remains a powerful force. Democratic candidates in swing districts can get political mileage…
Tax cuts are helping some businesses expand; they’re helping mine survive

Mar 12, 2018

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Susan Kochevar

The recently passed federal tax cuts include much for businesses to like. A new 20 percent tax deduction, immediate expensing of capital investment, and lower across-the-board tax rates give some businesses the extra funds they need to expand, hire and raise wages. But for other Colorado small businesses like mine, they’re merely helping us survive…
White House: Walker Stapleton among state officials backing GOP’s overhaul of nation’s tax laws

Dec 14, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton, a candidate for governor in next year’s election, is among dozens of Republican state officials backing efforts to overhaul the nation’s tax laws, the White House announced a day before congressional Republican leaders said they’d reached a deal on the legislation. “I applaud and support the efforts of federal lawmakers and…
Hickenlooper, 11 other governors call on Congress to reauthorize CHIP program

Dec 12, 2017

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Jessica Machetta

Gov. John Hickenlooper has joined a bipartisan group of 12 governors calling on Congress to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which is set to expire Jan. 31. About 75,000 children and nearly 800 pregnant women in Colorado stand to lose health care coverage if the program is not renewed, Hickenlooper’s office says, and the…
90-year-old Frank Francone bound for congressional ceremony to honor Filipino World War II vets

Oct 24, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Ninety-year-old World War II veteran Frank Francone will be on hand Wednesday in Washington to help commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Philippines more than 70 years ago. House and Senate leaders plan to gather at the U.S. Capitol to present a Congressional Gold Medal to…
Mike Coffman cheers news of possible DACA compromise between Trump, Democrats

Sep 14, 2017

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Ernest Luning

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, an Aurora Republican, applauded President Trump Thursday for working with congressional Democrats toward a compromise to preserve protections for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants living illegally in America. “The president deserves credit for his leadership in promoting a compromise that enhances border security while extending protections for DACA participants,” Coffman said…
Cory Gardner, Michael Bennet cosponsor legislation to offer citizenship path for young immigrants

Sep 5, 2017

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Ernest Luning

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican, said Tuesday he’s signing on with his Democratic counterpart Michael Bennet to cosponsor bipartisan legislation that would protect immigrants who entered the country illegally as children from deportation and offer them a path to citizenship if they meet certain conditions. Gardner and Bennet declared their support for the…
Bennet, Democratic senators press Trump administration over down-playing ‘far-right extremism’

Aug 22, 2017

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Ernest Luning

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is among two dozen Democrats pressing the Trump administration over its response to domestic terrorism, including what the lawmakers called an apparent de-emphasis on “far-right extremism.” A vehicle assault associated with a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead and more than a dozen people injured “was seemingly…
National Republicans launch ads tying 6th District Democrats to single-payer health care system

Aug 3, 2017

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Ernest Luning

A national Republican group is attempting to link congressional candidate Jason Crow and other Colorado Democrats to a single-payer health care proposal with a six-figure digital ad campaign that kicks off Thursday. Featuring scary negative images of House and Senate Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Facebook ad should…