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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday March 08, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Assistant Leader Neguse, House Democrats Host Hearing on Fight to Save Medicaid
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Leader Neguse, House Democrats Host Hearing on Fight to Save Medicaid Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) joined fellow members of Democratic Leadership for a Steering & Policy Committee hearing on saving Medicaid. The lawmakers were joined by panelists with expertise on the subject matter, including Kody H. Kinsley, North Carolina's 18th Secr  more

Bennet, Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Modernize Antiquated Mining Law, Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Modernize Antiquated Mining Law, Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), alongside nine of their Senate colleagues, to introduce the Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act. This legislation would reform the outdated 1872 Mining Law, which has  more

Bennet, Wyden, Schumer, Murray, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Address Consequences of Social Security Workforce Layoffs
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Wyden, Schumer, Murray, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Address Consequences of Social Security Workforce Layoffs Denver -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 43 of their Senate colleagues to call on Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Lela  more

Congressman Crow Introduces Bill to Protect Colorado Air National Guard
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Introduces Bill to Protect Colorado Air National Guard WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has introduced the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act, new legislation to prevent the loss of Air National Guard fighter squadrons, including the 140th Wing in Colorado. The Air National Guard plays a critical role in America's national security, currently responsibl  more

Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call on Defense Secretary to Address Food Access, Quality for Service Members
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call on Defense Secretary to Address Food Access, Quality for Service Members Reports show food shortages due to DOD reallocation of funding designated for service member meals WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with six of his Senate colleagues, and 14 U.S. Representatives called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to address the Department of  more

ICYMI: Cop Experience, Family Immigration Story Guiding Rep. Evans' First Months in Congress
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on March 7, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Cop experience, family immigration story guiding Rep. Evans' first months in Congress WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Congressman Gabe Evans is heavily leaning on his experience as a police officer and his family's immigration story to guide his first months in Congress. These experiences have led him to introduce his first bill - the UPLIFT Act - and support deporting criminal illegal imm  more

Lee, Curtis Take On Biden's Hydropower Restriction at Glen Canyon Dam
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Curtis Take On Biden's Hydropower Restriction at Glen Canyon Dam WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and John Curtis (R-Utah), introduced the Basin Fund Preservation Act. Citing protection of an endangered species, a federal decision was made last year to restrict  more