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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
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The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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Rep. Jason Crow tests positive for breakthrough case of COVID-19 after Ukraine trip
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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow announced Sunday night that he tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 following his return from a trip to Ukraine. The Colorado Democrat, who is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot, said he’s experiencing minor symptoms. Crow’s announcement came the same day as two other Democratic lawmakers who…
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Democrat Pat Schroeder endorses Jared Polis in governor’s race
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis picked up an endorsement Tuesday from Pat Schroeder, the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado. Pointing to Polis’ pledges to bring universal health care to the state and make Colorado a leader providing paid family leave, Schroeder said she’s inspired by the five-term congressman’s “unmatched record of turning bold…
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U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn launches bid for reelection, weighs petitioning onto primary ballot
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Calling himself a “proven and reliable conservative” and a friend of the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn made it official Tuesday: the Colorado Springs Republican is running for a seventh term representing the 5th Congressional District. Lamborn, who is facing three primary challengers, is considering whether to petition for a spot on the June…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman arrives home after visit to Afghanistan, Middle East with congressional delegation
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman returned to Colorado Thursday after a six-day congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and the Middle East that spanned the Christmas holiday and included security briefings and meals with service members. “It was an honor for me to spend Christmas with our men and women in uniform, and to meet diplomatic staff…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman celebrating Christmas in Afghanistan with deployed troops
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman is returning to Afghanistan to celebrate Christmas with the troops, but details about the trip won’t be released until the Aurora Republican is on his way home, a spokesman said. Before he left, Coffman told Colorado Politics that all he wants for Christmas is “for the men and women defending our nation,…
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Rep. Mike Coffman spends the holidays with the troops again
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As has become his tradition, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman feasted and gave thanks with the troops this year as he celebrated the holiday service members stationed at Camp Humphreys in Pyeontaek, South Korea. He said it was his honor. “Having served, I understand how hard it is to be away from loved ones, especially during…
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Colorado Republican Doug Lamborn raises more than $70,000 for congressional reelection campaign
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U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican facing at least two primary challengers next year, raised $72,766 in the most recent fundraising quarter, according to a finance report his campaign filed Friday. He finished with $378,553 on hand at the end of June. The six-term incumbent brought in nearly twice what he raised in…
