olympics
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Lawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic abuse crisis
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Olympic officials should do more than “window dressing” as they attempt to end sexual abuse of athletes, Colorado U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette said during a congressional hearing Wednesday. DeGette, D-Denver, was addressing officials of the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee who testified about how they plan to resolve abuses publicized during the recent…
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U.S. Olympic team invited to White House; here’s who’s staying home
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COLORADO SPRINGS – The U.S. Olympic team has been invited to the White House for a visit with President Donald Trump on April 27, leaving the 244 team members about four weeks to decide if they’ll attend. Four members from the U.S. team – Gus Kenworthy, Adam Rippon, Nathan Chen and Lindsey Vonn – have…
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A whole bunch of Colorado laws go into effect Wednesday
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Wednesday marks 90 days since the end of the legislative session, which means Colorado law is set to change in ways large and small as a passel of new statutes join to legal code. More than 200 laws are set to take effect on Aug. 9. More take effect at staggered dates, depending on how…
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Clinton spends big on Olympic ads, with Trump on sidelines
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The Rio Olympics are in full swing: Michael Phelps is back to winning races in the pool, Simone Biles is running up the score in the gym and Hillary Clinton is advertising with eyes on doing just as well on Election Day. Donald Trump isn’t even competing. The Democratic presidential nominee is airing $13.6 million…
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Letter: DelGrosso gives Republican lawmakers too much credit
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As an avid reader of the Colorado Statesman, I would like to comment on House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso’s recent commentary about “missed opportunities.” Mr. DelGrosso gave much credit to the Republicans for “passing legislation to increase transparency of Colorado’s Department of Transportation, helping to ensure CDOT’s priorities are in line with those of Colorado taxpayers.”…
