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The Senate worked on a House-passed government funding measure. This bill would extend funding for part of the government beyond the March 8 deadline until the end of the fiscal year on Sept…

The Senate worked on judicial nominations, confirming S. Kato Crews to be a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Colorado. Members also failed (54-45) to override President Biden’s …

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Cummings' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Members also voted to advance the fiscal year 2024 spending package…

The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed its own version the previous week.

The Senate voted to repeal a Department of Homeland Security rule preventing non-citizens from entering the U.S. if they are likely to need certain government benefits. Members also confirme…

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed ve…

The Senate confirmed Elizabeth Heinzelman’s nomination to be general counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of Julianna Childs to be…

In a 65-33 vote, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill intended to reduce gun violence. The legislation expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for …

Colorado gubernatorial candidates John Hicklooper (D), Dan Maes (R), and Tom Tancredo (American Constitution Party) debated various issues.

Colorado gubernatorial candidates John Hickenlooper (D), Dan Maes (R), and Tom Tancredo (Constitution Party) debated various issues.

Michelle Obama delivered opening remarks at the plenary session of the 2010 Winter U.S. Conference of Mayors on impact of childhood obesity around the U.S. She talked about the role mayors p…

Democratic leaders from across the western region participated in the Project New West Summit. They spoke about recent shifts in political affiliations in the region, outlined further strate…

The first in a series of hearings was held as the committee prepared to rewrite the transit portion of the surface transportation law. The authorization of the August 10, 2005, “Safe, Accoun…

Mayor John Hickenlooper talked about the program “One Book, One Denver” which encourages citizens to read a particular book as a topic of conversation. He was interviewed by the crew of the …

The opening day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado focused on Senator Barack Obama’s background, experience, character, and vision for America’s fu…

Prior to the official start of the Democratic National Convention, delegates, journalists, and others participated in convention-related activities and spoke about the 2008 presidential elec…

Colorado Democratic leaders delivered a news conference outlining policy initiatives in Colorado, the policy initiatives of Sen. Obama, and the creation of the Democratic National Convention…

Participating by remote access, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper talked about his city hosting this year’s Democratic National Committee Convention, political issues important to the city, and…

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at a rally for his wife’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Former President Clinton spoke about the historic nature of this election a…

During the Thursday Plenary Session, city mayors, federal officers, and local officials talked about city responses to a potential avian influenza pandemic, evacuation planning in cities, an…