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Colo. lawmakers look at drastic budget cuts

Colo. lawmakers look at drastic budget cuts

DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers return to work Wednesday with the urgent task of cutting up to $600 million from the current $19.2 billion budget and creating a "Jobs by June" plan to jump-start the state's construction industry.

Jobs to be a hot topic for legislators this session

Jobs to be a hot topic for legislators this session

DENVER - Colorado Legislators met during their annual luncheon Tuesday to preview what topics will lead the discussion during this next 120 day legislative session starting on Wednesday. [ more... ]

New House members sworn in

WASHINGTON (AP) - The new members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been sworn-in, as the 111th Congress begins its work. [ more... ]

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Bennet called 'ardent' supporter of Obama

Bennet called 'ardent' supporter of Obama

DENVER (AP) - Barack Obama knows Colorado's new senator better than most state voters do. [ more... ]

Once sworn in, Markey will deal with stimulus bill, energy issues

Once sworn in, Markey will deal with stimulus bill, energy issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Betsy Markey of Fort Collins will join 434 other men and women in taking the congressional oath of office Tuesday, giving Colorado's 4th Congressional District its first Democratic representative in 36 years. [ more... ]

Bennet says he stands 'ready to take on challenges'

Bennet says he stands 'ready to take on challenges'

DENVER - Calling him one of Colorado's most competent and accomplished leaders, Gov. Bill Ritter made it official on Saturday, appointing Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet to be Colorado's newest U.S. Senator. [ more... ]

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