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November 2007   Date
     
Sen. Salazar calls on Homeland Security to double screeners at DIA   11.22.2007
     
Feds to reconsider help for Flats workers   11.22.2007
     
Salazar introduces Fountain Creek dam study bill   11.17.2007
     
Sen. Salazar disappointed over Farm Bill delay   11.14.2007
     
March 2007   Date
Iraq spending bill includes money for Denver convention 03.23.2007
Ex-Reagan aide to speak at green-energy summit 03.23.2007
Iraq budget contains relief for Western farmers//GOP criticizes bill as ‘pork and retreat’ measure 03.23.2007
Senate attaches disaster relief to Iraq bill funding 03.23.2007
Danish firm to build Weld plant 03.21.2007
Webb pushes effort to clean emissions 03.21.2007
Colleges, companies unite for biofuels//Research partnership also looks to turn biomass into products 03.21.2007
Delegation displeasure grows over Gonzales 03.21.2007
Salazar questions A.G.'s role; Tancredo calls for resignation 03.21.2007
Tancredo, Salazar criticize attorney general 03.21.2007
Filmmaker supports Salazar's proposed Latino museum 03.21.2007
NREL's Budget Increased For Fiscal Year 2007 03.21.2007
Allard, Salazar vote to restrict White House power on U.S. attorneys 03.21.2007
Salazar backs funding bill for new VA hospital 03.21.2007
C2B2 spells biofuels research//Major biomass initiative opens at CU 03.20.2007
Center links partners in biofuel push 03.20.2007
State grant seeds biofuels research 03.20.2007
Renewable energy effort gets boost//Governor unveils center that will involve CSU researchers 03.20.2007
Biofuels coalition announces 1st project 03.20.2007
NATIONAL PARKS: Senate panel to take up heritage areas, Latino museum 03.20.2007
Feds seek public’s vision for national parks 03.19.2007
Alternate proposal for Piñon Canyon 03.19.2007
Senators hold field hearing on new federal farm bill 03.19.2007
NREL gets big bump in funding 03.19.2007
Energy lab $107M richer 03.19.2007
State business, government officials to announce renewable technology venture 03.19.2007
Senate rejects Iraq timetable//PULLOUT OF U.S. TROOPS 03.16.2007
Salazar fights to preserve prescription drug access 03.15.2007
Sen. Salazar discusses farm bill, Department of Justice 03.15.2007
Allard, Salazar back funding, but split on withdrawal in '08 03.15.2007
EDITORIAL: A great idea 03.15.2007
Gonzales oversight concerns Salazar 03.15.2007
Salazar: Justice 'blemished' by purge 03.15.2007
Farming the Future: Legislators seek input on 2007 Farm Bill 03.15.2007
Better access to health care sought for veterans//Activists hold a conference call with Colorado's congressional delegation and highlight needs for facilities in rural areas. 03.14.2007
Fort Carson dusting off plans for second southern gate 03.14.2007
Senate passes homeland security bill 03.14.2007
Coloradans detail farm-bill needs//Sens. Ken Salazar and Tom Harkin hold hearing in Adams County 03.13.2007
Colo. senators hold hearing on farm bill 03.13.2007
Farmers ask for better disaster programs 03.13.2007
Farmers give insight on their role in energy boom 03.13.2007
Army urged to avoid forced sales of land 03.11.2007
Rule would cut up safety net// Some Colorado hospitals face a crippling loss of funds if the new policy takes effect. A bill in the U.S. Senate may delay it 03.11.2007
Salazar asks Army to stop forced land sales 03.10.2007
Salazar gives Army conditions on Pinon Canyon 03.10.2007
County seeks help with road-cost overruns 03.09.2007
Health coverage for kids tangled in debates over eligibility, funds; Georgia program will have to turn away applicants 03.09.2007
Split on splitting from Iraq//State delegation staking ground on Dem pullout plan 03.09.2007
VA, Pentagon urged to improve tracking of wounded soldiers 03.08.2007
Conduit backers focus on legislation 03.08.2007
Salazar brothers pursue rural police institute to aid in training 03.08.2007
Post office building named after Ford 03.08.2007
Salazar seeks account of health care for vets 03.08.2007
Delegation Weighs in on Walter Reed 03.08.2007
Salazar reacts to Walter Reed scandal//Lawmaker holds administration accountable for VA hospital 03.08.2007
Salazar presents law enforcement plan//Bill would help rural police get training 03.06.2007
State seeks money for South Platte 03.06.2007
Park Service lobbies hard for wilderness designation 03.06.2007
Treasured national parklands a complex picture of Woe and Grandeur 03.06.2007
Salazar reintroduces bill to compensate ex-Rocky Flat workers 03.05.2007
Government officials rally to help counties 03.05.2007
State Dems meet, vow action 03.04.2007
Salazar supports grant for Lower Ark economy 03.04.2007
Editorial: Sometimes, showing you the story is unpleasant 03.04.2007
Colo., Neb. senators co-sponsor Platte recovery funding bill 03.03.2007
Salazar, other senators talk energy at White House 03.03.2007
AWEA Applauds Colorado And Oregon's Federal Tax Proposal 03.03.2007
Bush pushes his support of renewable energy fuels 03.03.2007
Sen. Salazar behind global-warming bill 03.02.2007
Salazar introduces bill to help ailing Rocky Flats workers 03.02.2007
Allard, Salazar co-sponsors of new endangered species bill 03.02.2007
EDITORIAL: Rails and terrorism 03.02.2007
CLIMATE: House, Senate bills would spur U.S. sequestration inventory 03.02.2007
Colorado lawmakers push to have TTCI in security plan 03.02.2007
Coalition outlines steps to reduce oil dependence 03.02.2007
Salazar reintroduces bill to compensate ex-Rocky Flat workers 03.02.2007
Salazar, Allard back move to add TTCI to anti-terrorism training 03.01.2007
Bill gives property owners incentives to assist wildlife 03.01.2007
Xcel's plans for clean-coal plant may grow 03.01.2007
NATIONAL: Allard, Salazar team for endangered species 03.01.2007
Rural groups push Congress to embrace green energy 03.01.2007
Energy : American Wind Energy Association Applauds Proposed Incentive For Home, Small Business Wind Systems 03.01.2007
February 2007   Date
JUDICIARY - Kennedy And McCain Ready New Immigration Measure 02.28.2007
Beltrone speaking before nation's leaders about renewable energy 02.28.2007
EDITORIAL: New energy 02.28.2007
Five Questions for Ken Salazar//The senator discusses with FCW foreign policy priorities in a Democrat-controlled Congress 02.27.2007
Ranchers issue plea for help to recover//Area ag producers detail catatrophic loss for state officials, congressional aides 02.27.2007
Cattle owners plead for aid//HIT HARD BY SNOWS 02.26.2007
Fort Logan, Fort Lyon cemeteries are too far, say Pikes Peak area vets//Veterans say area needs cemetery, but VA rules prohibit one because of proximity to other national cemeteries 02.26.2007
Hispanics' clout up in Congress 02.26.2007
Editorial: Tweak No Child Left Behind law 02.26.2007
Family torn apart by lengthy immigration process 02.25.2007
Salazar backs move to restrict military action in Iraq 02.24.2007
Salazar urges energy independence 02.24.2007
Lawmakers seek to stop Pinon Canyon eminent domain 02.23.2007
EDITORIAL: Supermax safety 02.23.2007
Salazar touts community health centers 02.23.2007
Salazar visits Salud, touts health centers//Senator says community programs deliver quality care 02.23.2007
Summit preaches power of energy conservation//Salazar, area business representatives speak during event 02.23.2007
EDITORIAL: A VA cemetery 02.23.2007
Editorial: Colorado protects, boosts energy role 02.23.2007
Salazar tells Greeley school officials he will work to improve No Child Left Behind 02.23.2007
AG rates Supermax up to par//After tour, Gonzales "comfortable" with prison setup 02.22.2007
No promises for Supermax fence, guards//U.S. attorney general says security has been improved 02.22.2007
Attorney general tours Supermax 02.22.2007
Supermax security concerns are being addressed, AG says//Staffing levels adequate; mail, calls monitored 02.22.2007
Colleges, NREL sign research alliance 02.22.2007
Schools team up on energy renewal//Higher-ed, NREL collaborate on research projects 02.22.2007
Lawmakers, schools laud energy agreement 02.22.2007
Colorado schools, federal lab to cooperate on renewable energy 02.22.2007
CSU, other schools sign pact//Renewable energy collaboration also includes NREL 02.22.2007
Area veterans pushing for national cemetery 02.22.2007
Research schools agree to develop renewables 02.22.2007
Research schools, NREL form "Collaboratory" 02.22.2007
Editorial: Senate should take up Iraq 02.20.2007
Uneasy prisons await AG visit 02.20.2007
Attorney general to inspect Supermax 02.20.2007
Water conduit: Why? 02.20.2007
Raving fad: State awash in gold stars 02.19.2007
Land grab gives Army bully image 02.19.2007
Senate passes bill to put Ford's name on Vail post office 02.19.2007
Immigration laws criticized by area farmers//Farmers worried they won't have help at harvest 02.18.2007
Senators have key voice on Pinon Canyon 02.18.2007
Don't buy false-dichotomy on the war 02.18.2007
Wheat growers assault the Hill 02.17.2007
Senate Democrats Push for Oil and Gas Royalty Inquiry 02.17.2007
A Fountain Creek snag//Improvement study, task force lack cash 02.17.2007
Conduit plan receives support on several fronts 02.16.2007
House votes against troop surge 02.16.2007
EDITORIAL: Slap in the face 02.14.2007
Salazar, Musgrave want disaster relief 02.14.2007
Senators Take Health Plan to Bush 02.14.2007
Editorial: Ranchers deserve federal aid 02.14.2007
Denial of blizzard aid blasted//Congress will be asked to help farmers and ranchers in southeastern Colorado after the USDA said losses didn't meet its standards 02.13.2007
Editorial: Farm Bill should be different 02.12.2007
Dems tread carefully on Iraq war funds//Debate on the anti-troop buildup resolution begins this week in the House 02.12.2007
Immigration reform may or may not be issue in '08 elections 02.11.2007
Fountain Creek under heavy scrutiny recently 02.10.2007
Salazar reintroduces bill to create South Park heritage area 02.09.2007
Bush budget includes less funding for PILT payments 02.09.2007
Colorado Democrats push Energy Department for NREL funding 02.09.2007
Democrats demand more NREL funding 02.09.2007
Senators ask for action on water conduit bill 02.09.2007
Cop funding in danger 02.09.2007
County farmers lobby for disaster help, Colo. Issues 02.09.2007
Colorado Democrats push Energy Department for NREL funding 02.08.2007
Salazar vows to protect troop funding 02.08.2007
Littwin: Senate continues to duck the topic that begs debate 02.08.2007
Salazar, Allard oppose cutting off Iraq funds 02.08.2007
Salazar wants ‘robust’ debate on Iraq 02.08.2007
Salazars fault Bush budget on cuts 02.07.2007
Sen. Salazar rips Republicans for blocking vote on Iraq plan 02.07.2007
Storage, Arkansas valley’s future tied in water bill 02.07.2007
Salazar tries to stop Iraq filibuster 02.07.2007
Conduit funds may be available this year 02.07.2007
White House plan good for Pueblo Chemical Depot 02.07.2007
Bush proposes selling federal public lands//Money would go to local governments 02.07.2007
Salazar, Musgrave nominate Wiggins high School senior for service academy 02.07.2007
Salazar, Musgrave nominate Wiggins high School senior for service academy 02.07.2007
Education Weekly Colorado notes 02.07.2007
NOAA gets more; NREL gets less 02.06.2007
Bush budget draws Democrat’s fire//State delegation splits on party line 02.06.2007
How do Colorado's senators feel about Bush's budget? 02.06.2007
Bush's budget is no gold mine for NREL 02.06.2007
Bush budget would cut funds to Colorado energy lab 02.06.2007
$100 million boost possible//Renewable energy lab in Golden may get funding hike 02.06.2007
Allard to join filibuster against Iraq resolution//Colorado senators taking opposing views to President Bush's plan to expand troops in Iraq 02.06.2007
Salazar wants public comment on Farm Bill 02.05.2007
Farm Bill proposed//Sen. Salazar creates Farm Bill update page 02.04.2007
Immigration advocates seek path to citizenship 02.03.2007
Salazar reaches across aisle on Iraq resolution//The Democrat builds bridges to unite supporters of rival Senate measures behind a bipartisan one. 02.02.2007
Salazar opposes troop buildup in Iraq; Allard supports it 02.02.2007
Salazar, Udall win more time for public comment on Pinon Canyon expansion 02.02.2007
Salazar asks for online public comment on farm bill 02.02.2007
Wheat Growers honor Salazar 02.01.2007
Salazar hopes war debate will turn Bush policy 02.01.2007
Salazar: Bush isn't listening to advice on 'mess' in Iraq 02.01.2007
Salazar criticizes Iraq surge 02.01.2007
EDITORIAL: Hardball 02.01.2007
VA offers idea for regional cemetery//If state buys land, federal aid follows 02.01.2007
Migrant services fees set to jump//Average increase of 66 percent proposed 02.01.2007
January 2007   Date
Capitol Hill pledges climate-change laws//Congress vows warming laws. The House and Senate tackle the issue, saying there s growing agreement that gases need to be cut. 01.31.2007
EDITORIAL: Good move 01.30.2007
Educators, parents question No Child Left Behind 01.29.2007
Salazar gaining experience, clout in Senate 01.29.2007
Spanish language gaining political ground across state//More officials talking directly to Hispanic voters 01.28.2007
Army extends comment on Pinon Canyon plan 01.28.2007
Pinon Canyon comment period extended 01.26.2007
What Democrats In The West Can Teach Their Party 01.19.2007
Recent bill to help agriculture, immigrants 01.19.2007
Colorado senators split on Iraq progress 01.19.2007
Salazar talks to Korean Ambassador about beef exports 01.19.2007
Prospects dry up for federal conduit grant 01.19.2007
Allard, Salazar split on Iraq resolution 01.19.2007
An almost united front for blizzard relief 01.18.2007
Rifle High senior nominated for Naval Academy 01.18.2007
Colorado senators want to rename Vail post office for Ford 01.18.2007
Area senior goes Air Force 01.18.2007
Scientists wait on Congress//From NREL to NOAA, researchers in Colo. left in funding limbo 01.16.2007
Salazar, Senate vote to cancel pensions for convicted lawmakers 01.16.2007
Denver's deep freeze costly//Mercury's plunge is cold cash to plumbers and heat specialists, woe to those who pay plows 01.16.2007
Salazar: Senators to add blizzard aid to war bill 01.14.2007
Ritter: 'We truly are Puebloans'//Steel City packs depot to greet new governor on whistle-stop tour 01.14.2007
Colorado emerges as powerful state in national politics 01.13.2007
Stem cell bill sails again 01.12.2007
Democratic convention an economic boon//2008 event worth $150M-$200M to Denver 01.12.2007
Democrats pick Denver for ’08//Convention in the West wins out over New York 01.12.2007
Convention might give region boost 01.12.2007
Dems to Denver: Yes//City beats N.Y.C. for '08 meeting 01.12.2007
Colorado Democratic Party Welcomes 2008 Convention to Denver 01.12.2007
Salazar: Dems turned into 'a big-tent party' 01.12.2007
Denver lands Democratic convention 01.12.2007
Dem party coming to town//Mile High City becomes party's host as region gains political clout 01.12.2007
Democrats tip hat to emerging West//2008 Denver convention validates importance of region's votes, clout 01.12.2007
Colorado delegation responds to Bush's new Iraq plan 01.11.2007
Colorado lawmakers split on Bush's plan 01.11.2007
Allard supports, Salazars wary of troop surge 01.11.2007
Backers hope for positive changes//Some attendees stress environmental policy and health care. Democrats plan to work in a bipartisan way. 01.10.2007
Salazar: cut pensions for convicted former lawmakers 01.09.2007
Bush's Iraq plan may focus on Baghdad, insurgent base// Senator suggests after briefing 20,000 more U.S. troops will be sent 01.09.2007
Briefs: Senators move to honor Ford 01.09.2007
Salazar Seeks Federal Help for CO Ranchers 01.08.2007
Allard, Salazar push to extend Medicare ‘cost contracts’ 01.08.2007
Legislator sees good come from the blizzards 01.08.2007
Congress holds briefings on soldiers with PTSD//Fort Carson officials were at the meetings along with staffers of Colorado's congressional delegation 01.05.2007
Salazars ask White House for federal disaster aid//Declaration would make area eligible for FEMA assistance 01.05.2007
Conduit legislation gets new life 01.05.2007
Allard bill would block Army land grab 01.05.2007
Efforts continue to find, feed snowbound rural residents 01.05.2007
Congressional delegation ready to work//SWEARING IN TODAY 01.04.2007
Salazar seeking federal aid for state 01.04.2007
Crisis looms in snowed-in southeast Colorado//As ag officials brace for cattle carcasses, Owens seeks U.S. aid 01.04.2007
Plane, copters drop hay to cattle 01.04.2007
Race to find, feed cattle swirls across Colo. ranches 01.04.2007
Post-traumatic care at issue//Congressional staff visiting Fort Carson to look at complaints 01.04.2007
Salazar seeks storm relief 01.03.2007
New faces, new roles//State’s elected officials head to D.C. with more Dems than Republicans for the first time since ’81-’82 term 01.03.2007
RTD tops "most powerful" list 01.03.2007
Lawmakers could help abate beetle devastation 01.02.2007
Editorial: Sticking up for Flats workers 01.02.2007
September 2006   Date
Rio Grande protection act pleases senators 09.30.2006
State leaders spar over wilderness// Dems call GOP bill a political play 09.30.2006
Pentagon bill includes Pueblo depot 09.30.2006
Congress OKs ’07 funding for chem demil projects 09.30.2006
Fountain Creek summit charts muddy course 09.30.2006
New park wilderness bill splits delegation 09.29.2006
Musgrave, Allard introduce Rocky Mountain National Park bill; competes with Salazar bill 09.29.2006
Allard, Salazar clash over wilderness bill 09.29.2006
Rocky Mountain N.P. wilderness bill would help ditch company 09.28.2006
Editorial:Thursday//A watershed event? 09.28.2006
Momentum for school safety at standstill// Experts say the drive for better test scores has drained safety funding, but now there are better communication with police and better plans for lockdowns. 09.28.2006
As Democrats Look West, Colorado Budges// The party has hopes of breaking the GOP's hold on the state this year. It aims to do likewise in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada in 2008. 09.28.2006
Senate approves money for Denver VA hospital's move