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*Colorado Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Colorado Submits Public Comment Letter on Digital Health Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Stephanie Pugliese, Director of the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem. The letter emphasizes the importance of improving digital health applications for better patient outcomes. Pugliese stated, "Colorado believes that t  more

Congressman Crow Honors WWII Army Rangers Awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal at Ceremony
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Honors WWII Army Rangers Awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal at Ceremony * WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, June 26, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, honored World War II Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal--the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress.Congressman Crow authored and passed biparti  more

Duckworth, Booker Renew Push to Ban the U.S. Sale and Manufacturing of "K-Leather" and Protect Kangaroos from Largest Commercial Slaughter in the World
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Booker Renew Push to Ban the U.S. Sale and Manufacturing of "K-Leather" and Protect Kangaroos from Largest Commercial Slaughter in the World * June 25, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, also known as "k-leather." After years of th  more

Hickenlooper Cheers Senate Passage of Bipartisan Colorado River Conservation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Cheers Senate Passage of Bipartisan Colorado River Conservation Bill * Program supports Colorado River water users as they explore innovative strategies to conserve water Bipartisan bill extends Conservation Pilot Program through 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper cheered Senate passage of his bipartisan Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act. Th  more

ICYMI: Hickenlooper, Senators Host PRIDE Celebration at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper, Senators Host PRIDE Celebration at Kennedy Center * In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, and Brian Schatz hosted a pride celebration and musical performance titled "Love is Love" on Monday at the Kennedy Center's Justice Forum. The concert, produced by acclaimed Broadway producer Jef  more

ICYMI: Western Caucus Members Advance Legislation to Modernize Clean Water Act Permitting
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Western Caucus Members Advance Legislation to Modernize Clean Water Act Permitting * Seven Members of the Congressional Western Caucus led key provisions featured in the Clean Water Act reform package advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday. Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) led the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act which ensures  more

NEWS: Sanders, Klobuchar Call on Defense Department to Fund Lifesaving Programs for Service Members and Families
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Klobuchar Call on Defense Department to Fund Lifesaving Programs for Service Members and Families * WASHINGTON, June 26 - Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling on the Department of Defense to fully fund lifesaving programs for U.S. service members and their families. In the most recent government funding bi  more

Rep. Crank Votes to Help Keep Illegals Out of U.S., Requires DHS to Report National Security Risks
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes to Help Keep Illegals Out of U.S., Requires DHS to Report National Security Risks * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of H.R. 275, the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025. Under the last administration, millions of illegal aliens poured across our border, many of whom pose significant risks to U.S. national security. This bill would require the Sec  more