rep. mike coffman
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Hickenlooper pleads for survival of land and water conservation fund
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Gov. John Hickenlooper sent a plea Tuesday to Colorado’s congressional delegation, urging them to push for full funding of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The fund, which relies on federal oil and gas drilling lease revenues from offshore sites rather than tax revenue, was envisioned by President Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s…
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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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Colorado’s Rep. Coffman calls for resignation of U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary
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Colorado U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman is calling for the resignation of the U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary as he faces allegations of abusing government travel privileges. A report this week from the Veterans Affairs inspector general also says David J. Shulkin’s staff made false statements and altered an email for a cover-up. “The abuses detailed in…
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Colorado Democrats and Republicans disagree over secret Russia investigation memo
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The memo President Donald Trump declassified Friday to show that the FBI allegedly wrongly accused him of misconduct in his election campaign turned up deep divisions between Colorado’s Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Republicans such as Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, and Rep. Ken Buck, R-Windsor, agreed with the president. However, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and…
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Rep. Mike Coffman seeks to prevent some immigrant deportations
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Washington – A bill introduced this week by a Colorado congressman seeks to prevent deportation for many foreigners living in the United States with temporary permission at a time immigration has become one of Washington’s hottest issues. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, wants to eliminate the Temporary Protected Status that gives immigrants only a limited right…
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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 plans to meet on bill to protect marijuana business
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WASHINGTON – Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation plan to meet Tuesday to discuss the possibility of legislation to protect the state’s marijuana laws and businesses. A spokesperson for Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, acknowledged the planned meeting to Colorado Politics but provided no additional details. “Rep. DeGette has been involved in bipartisan talks during the last…
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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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The headliners at CACI’s upcoming congressional luncheon have been literally making headlines
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So, seven members of Congress walk into a luncheon with a bunch of business bigwigs and … … Well, we’ll be able to finish that joke after we find out if all the “invited panelists” – Colorado’s seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives – actually show up for the Colorado Association of Commerce and…
