u.s. rep. scott tipton
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Tipton bill to protect landowners near federal property wins first approval
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WASHINGTON – A congressional bill to protect property owners’ rights during federal land acquisitions won first round approval Thursday but drew only cautious support from a major Colorado environmental group. The bill was introduced by Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, who is a member of the House Natural Resources subcommittee on federal lands. The…
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Congressional committee approves bill to return some rental fees to ski areas
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WASHINGTON – A congressional bill moved forward Wednesday that would return at least half the rent paid by ski resorts to the national parks where they operate. Three members of Colorado’s delegation are primary sponsors of the proposed legislation. In Colorado, the White River National Forest near Aspen would be a big beneficiary of the Ski…
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TIPTON | Preventing the illicit financing of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons
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Last year, all eyes turned to North Korea as the hermit kingdom launched yet another ballistic missile, this time into the Sea of Japan. Actions like this pose a huge threat to global security and are cause for immediate concern. They also raise important questions, the main being: how do we better prevent hostile nations…
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TIPTON | Education and Energy Act is a win-win for Colorado
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Every parent, teacher, and school administrator in Colorado would agree that funding our schools is of the utmost importance. If our state and nation’s future is going to be a successful one, then the workforce of tomorrow must have access to qualified educators and sufficient resources. Property taxes continue to be the leading source of…
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TIPTON | Farm bill will set Coloradans up for success
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The House of Representatives will soon consider a new Farm Bill. Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of misinformation being spread about some of its common-sense reforms that will prevent abuse of critical nutrition programs and ensure resources are reaching those who truly need them. It’s important to clear some of those up. In addition…
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TIPTON | Finding a remedy for prescribed addiction
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How did opioid and heroin abuse became such a widespread issue? The answer to this question is complex and multifaceted, however, too often opioid abuse begins in a hospital emergency room or doctor’s office. Heroin is illegal, but opioid pills like OxyContin are FDA-approved, and are used in many hospitals and doctor’s offices throughout the…
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Colorado’s Scott Tipton works on triage for opioid-hit communities
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Republican Rep. Scott Tipton announced Wednesday he’s co-signing legislation to help address the opioid epidemic in the U.S, as some of the communities in his district are among the hardest hit in his state. He’s signing on to the ALTO Act – which would essentially allow hospitals to create programs to offer alternative treatment to…
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Giving rural Colorado the same opportunity for financial success
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There are many challenges facing hard-working families trying to maintain their way of life in rural America, but one of their greatest obstacles may be lack of access to a physical bank or credit union. Bank accounts are an important tool for financial stability for Americans of all income levels in all parts of the…
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A fitting tribute to two much-loved, much-missed mountaineers
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The spirit of two Colorado mountaineers is a little closer to living on in the form of mountains, with this week’s House passage of H.R. 2768. CD3 U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner are working to pass a bill through Congress that would name two peaks on the border…
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TIPTON: Celebrating our veterans every day
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This Saturday is an important one for our nation. It is a day to remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Since the founding of our nation, brave men and women have answered the call to serve during times of peace, and during times of great need. They put their lives on hold, often missing…
