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Which Colo. lawmakers signed onto conservation-fund letter — and which didn’t?
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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder and three other members of Colorado’s House delegation have signed onto the latest effort to urge Congressional leaders to find a way to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). But missing from the letter: the only Republican in Colorado’s House delegation – U.S.…
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Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to headline Denver fundraising dinner for Tipton
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Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner will headline a fundraising dinner to help U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, defend his seat in the 3rd Congressional District. The $250-per-person dinner will be held Thursday at The Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine Street in Denver, beginning at 5 p.m. The event is not open to the…
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AARP distances itself from ad by Colorado United for Families
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In a political ad about hikes, the left-leaning Colorado United for Families went too far, says AARP. The venerable non-partisan advocacy organization for older Americans was cited as a source for one of the super PAC’s claims against U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, D-Cortez. Wednesday afternoon AARP sent out a statement saying it didn’t authorize the…
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PRIMARY 2018: DeGette, Crow, Neguse win congressional primaries
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With decisive votes, Coloradans set the table in the June primary that ended Tuesday for seven fall congressional elections, settling most key races not long after voting ended by wide margins. Less than an hour after the 7 p.m. voting deadline, three of the state’s most interesting congressional races were already decided, and a fourth…
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US House OKs farm bill but says no to hardline immigration measure
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted narrowly to approve a bill that extends farm programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but rejected a hard-line Republican-sponsored bill on immigration reform – a pair of votes that conservatives had insisted should be taken side by side. The vote of 213 to 211 on…
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Colorado lawmakers react to Trump dumping border policy
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Colorado lawmakers are weighing in on President Donald Trump’s decision to end a policy of dividing families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump signed an executive order Wednesday ending the detainment measure that was part of his zero-tolerance policy on border security. Republicans facing tough mid-term elections, including U.S. Reps. Mike Coffman of Aurora, a Republican,…
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Bennet joins bipartisan Senate push to renew conservation fund
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Colorado Democrat Michael Bennet, plan to launch what they describe as a 100-day campaign to save a federal conservation fund that helps pay for parks and other public facilities – a program that President Donald Trump wants to slash. If you’ve ever visited the Cheyenne Mountain visitor center,…
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TIPTON | We can responsibly tap Colorado’s vast natural resources
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Western Colorado is home to vast natural resources that can and will power the economy through the 21st century and beyond if responsibly developed. It is the role of the federal government to monitor and manage the development of natural resources, which is why I recently hosted a House Natural Resources field hearing along with Chairman…
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Mitsch Bush launches TV ad in 3rd CD Democratic primary
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Diane Mitsch Bush joined primary rival Karl Hanlon on the 3rd Congressional District’s airwaves and cable wires Monday as the Democrat unveiled a TV ad touting her stance on issues and several prominent endorsements. Mitsch Bush, a former state lawmaker from Steamboat Springs, is facing Hanlon, a Carbondale rancher and water attorney, as well as…
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Democrat Karl Hanlon hits airwaves with ads blasting Tipton, Trump
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Democrat Karl Hanlon launched a TV ad campaign Wednesday in the primary race to challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, a four-term incumbent, in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Hanlon, a Carbondale rancher and water attorney, takes aim at Tipton and President Donald Trump in a trio of ads set to air on broadcast and cable in the…
