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DeGette: Trumpcare would hurt seniors and others in Colorado: Here’s how

Apr 11, 2017

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Diana DeGette

Trumpcare was defeated and the Affordable Care Act saved from repeal last month thanks in large part to the American public. They spoke out passionately on behalf of the ACA in phone calls and emails to their members of Congress. They raised their voices at events like the community forum in Denver where 1,000 of…
Owen Hill formally launches primary challenge against congressional incumbent Doug Lamborn

Apr 3, 2017

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Ernest Luning

State Sen. Owen Hill, a Colorado Springs Republican, formally launched his primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn with a Monday morning email saying he plans to bring a bold approach to Congress instead of merely voting the right way. “Over the past several years, so many in our district have approached me with a…
Republican Owen Hill set to announce he’s running for congressional seat held by Doug Lamborn

Apr 2, 2017

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Ernest Luning

State Sen. Owen Hill, a Colorado Springs Republican, plans to announce on Monday that he’s running for the 5th Congressional District seat held by six-term U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, The Colorado Statesman has learned. Although he’s long been rumored to be considering a run for state treasurer in next year’s election, Hill confirmed Saturday that he intends…
Insights: Press scuffles in Colorado play out differently than in Washington

Feb 3, 2017

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Peter Marcus

In White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s first briefing after Donald Trump was sworn in as president, Americans watched as the new spokesman berated the press for underestimating the size of the crowds for Trump’s inauguration. He took no questions. “This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration – period – both in person and…
Colorado Republican leader ‘dismayed’ by Democrats’ abortion resolution

Feb 2, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado’s House Republican leader on Wednesday accused Democrats of wasting constituents’ time by pushing a resolution supporting a woman’s access to abortion. Rep. Patrick Neville of Castle Rock pointed to opening day remarks by House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, who three weeks ago said the legislature would focus on issues such as transportation, education and…
Colorado House Republican leader offers defense of Trump’s immigration orders

Jan 31, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado’s House Republican leader on Tuesday defended President Trump’s temporary refugee and select immigration bans, saying the orders are a prudent move to understand threats facing the nation. The remarks from Rep. Patrick Neville of Castle Rock came during a resolution by Democrats that encourages President Trump to rescind last Friday’s presidential directives, which temporarily suspended…
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner has concerns with imposing a stiff tax on Mexican imports

Jan 30, 2017

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Peter Marcus

U.S. Sen. Corry Gardner, a Republican, will oppose imposing a 20-percent import tax on Mexican imports, a sign that the Trump administration may face difficulties convincing Congress to back the proposal. Gardner, who was recently tapped to head Senate Republicans’ campaign fundraising with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said he fears the tax would start a trade fight…
‘It can wait.’ Colorado lawmakers discuss raising fines for texting while driving

Jan 25, 2017

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Peter Marcus

When it comes to texting while driving, some lawmakers say, “It can wait.” That’s the message state lawmakers considered Wednesday when they heard a measure that would increase the penalty for text messaging while driving. Lawmakers delayed a committee vote on the measure until next week, as bill sponsors work on amendments, in which they could…
Updated: Legislative committees finalized

Dec 3, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

With the election now behind them, the names and faces of this year’s Colorado Senate and House committees have come into focus. Democratic and Republican Party leaders in the Senate and House have selected chairs, vice-chairs and members of committees for the 71st General Assembly. Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy: Chairman Jerry Sonnenberg (R-Sterling); Vice…
Maddux: An open letter to my (once) fellow Colorado Republicans

Sep 20, 2016

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Ernest Luning

I’ve been a Republican since moving to Colorado in 1984. However, this election, I’m voting for a Democrat for president and I’m asking other Republicans to join me. There’s a real horror for me when I listen to the hateful rhetoric from Donald Trump and a large number of his supporters – this need to…