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DeGette seeks to stop deceit, kickbacks in substance-abuse treatment
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WASHINGTON – Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette questioned mental health officials at a congressional hearing this week on how to avoid deceptive advertising that could mislead patients desperate for substance abuse treatment. Tuesday’s hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on oversight and investigations caps a year-long probe into what some members of Congress…
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Tipton bill would let kids visit national parks free
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A congressional committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would give fourth graders and supervising adults free entry into national parks. The Every Kid Outdoors Act – co-sponsored by Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez – is intended to help children learn about nature while giving them exercise. The bill was part…
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Congress prepares to vote on cannabis research, treatment for veterans
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WASHINGTON – A congressional committee approved a bill Tuesday that would allow cannabis to be used to treat veterans suffering chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. Both ailments disproportionately affect many veterans, according to witnesses who testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Colorado U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman said the bill could create a better…
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Denver’s ozone pollution prompts environmental policy concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Environmental Protection Agency announcement Tuesday declaring Denver to be out of compliance with federal ozone standards is being used by some Colorado political leaders and environmentalists to criticize the Trump administration. The designation means Colorado officials must put together a plan to explain how they will meet federal air quality standards.…
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Denver mayor defies Justice Department in investigation of illegal immigrant policy
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WASHINGTON – Denver’s mayor is pledging to defy Justice Department investigators who Wednesday demanded information about whether the city and county are withholding information on illegal immigrants. The Justice Department announced it was investigating 23 cities and states accused of restricting information about illegal immigrants who immigration officials want to identify and deport. The city…
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Congressional Democrats call for censure of president over remarks
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Amidst a broken deal on immigration, which some Democrats blame on the President Trump, Colorado’s congressional Democrats have joined in a resolution asking for a censure of the president. The resolution, HRes. 700 was introduced Thursday. It calls on Congress to censure the president over his reported remarks on Jan. 11 in which he called…
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Lamborn alone among Colorado congressmen in opposing legalized marijuana
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Colorado’s congressional delegation continued their effort this week to block the federal government’s new crackdown on marijuana use and sales … except for one congressman. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, is siding with the Justice Department as it seeks to prosecute marijuana offenses under federal law, regardless of whether state laws in Colorado or elsewhere…
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Most of Colorado delegation not eager to discuss Trump’s mental health
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WASHINGTON – Some members of Colorado’s congressional delegation are expressing misgivings about Donald Trump’s leadership as public concern continues this week about his mental fitness. The concern was renewed Thursday during a White House meeting with lawmakers on immigration policy when Trump slammed immigrants from Latin America and Africa. “Why are we having all these…
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Colorado delegation considers options for opposing federal marijuana policy
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WASHINGTON – Some members of Colorado’s delegation to Congress decided Tuesday to back a bill that could prevent federal prosecutors from interfering with state laws legalizing marijuana. They met to discuss options after the Justice Department announced it would prosecute anyone who violates the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, regardless of whether it contradicts state laws.…
