u.s. rep. jared polis
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Science is clear on the matter: Abortion saves women’s lives
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As a practicing OB/GYN in Denver, and an abortion provider, I’d like to correct some misstatements made in the media lately about women’s health care and the role the governor of Colorado will play – especially under the threat of Roe v. Wade being overturned. U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is absolutely correct. If Roe v.…
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Polis holds Colorado apprentice program as example during congressional hearing
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jared Polis on Wednesday mentioned a Colorado program that encourages high school apprenticeships as a model for what Congress seeks to achieve through a workforce development initiative. Polis, D-Boulder, questioned expert witnesses during a hearing of the House Committee on Education and Workforce. “I’m also proud that Colorado is leading the…
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ANALYSIS: At Colorado Water Congress, Polis hesitates on water czar, more storage
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When U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder spoke to the Colorado Water Congress Thursday in his capacity as the Democratic nominee for governor, he didn’t need to pander to an audience. So he didn’t. Polis was given a polite reception Thursday from the 300 attendees at the annual summer conference in Vail. He stuck to…
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Two takes on Jared Polis — poles apart, but both enlightening
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For his fellow Democrats, 2nd Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder represents a political game-changer with his announcement over the weekend he intends to run for Colorado governor in 2018. He’s super-smart, super-rich and enough of a nonconformist to capture the imagination of voters. For Republicans, Polis is a game-changer, too, but of a…
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Via Chalkbeat CO: Polis more worried about Congress than DeVos
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Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jared Polis – the millionaire, entrepreneur and idea generator whose profile seems to eclipse the elected office he happens to be holding – is not necessarily one to march in lockstep. He doesn’t disappoint in an extensive interview with Chalkbeat Colorado’s Nicholas Garcia today. The Boulder County Democrat – an education-policy…
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Polis says fracking battle will only get ‘bigger, more acrimonious’
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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis on Monday told The Colorado Statesman that the battle for greater local control over oil and gas drilling will keep coming back every two years if the State Legislature is unable to take action on the emotionally charged issue of fracking in and around neighborhoods. “Issues are always best addressed legislatively,…
