Author: Doug Lamborn
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GUEST COLUMN: House Republicans tackle earmarking
In one of the first votes since the historic midterm elections, House Republicans voted to end earmarks. Although this vote, which I strongly supported, applies initially only to House Republicans, Democrats will be required to comply when the 112th Congress begins in January. This vote was an important first step toward fundamentally changing the way…
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GUEST COLUMN: Pledge is just the beginning of new direction in governing
I have been listening intently to the people all over the Pikes Peak region at town hall meetings, in small businesses, online and on the radio. The message they are sending me is loud and clear — get big government out of the way and allow the free markets to get the economy moving again.…
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GUEST COLUMNIST: Pelosi’s health care plan would cost too much money, freedom
Amid all the serious problems contained in the Pelosi health care plan, two stand out. The two most fundamental dangers are the attack on our personal freedom and the damage to the financial strength of our nation. President Barack Obama and Democrat leaders in Congress have totally misgauged the American people by trying to ram…
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GUEST COLUMNIST: Pelosi’s health care plan would cost too much money, freedom
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amid all the serious problems contained in the Pelosi health care plan, two stand out. The two most fundamental dangers are the attack on our personal freedom and the damage to the financial strength of…
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Nominee would risk sovereignty
President Barack Obama is continuing his sharp departure from mainstream America with his recent selection of yet another far-left adviser to serve in his administration. The Senate has begun consideration of the nomination of Harold Koh to serve as the legal adviser to the Department of State. What makes this nomination so critical is that…
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Piñon Canyon bill a loser for state
Colorado’s economy remains precarious and the governor has made job creation his top priority. I have sent the governor a letter urging him to keep that commitment in mind as he considers a bill now sitting on his desk, HB 1317. The recently passed legislation in the Colorado Legislature threatens thousands of military jobs in…
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House ‘stimulus’ plan spreads pork
The so-called stimulus package that just passed the U.S. House will not only fail to accomplish its stated purpose, it will damage the economic health of our country for decades to come. President Barack Obama at least tried to reach out to House Republicans, meeting with us earlier in the week. His best attempts fell…
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State could provide future energy needs
What if I told you that there is an energy resource in Colorado that is greater than all the oil in Saudi Arabia? And what would you say if I told you that some politicians want to strangle it before it ever comes online? The amount of oil in Colorado’s oil shale lands is almost…
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Palin’s experience, ideals, better than Biden’s
Like many Coloradans, I am energized by the nomination of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for vice president on the Republican ticket with presidential nominee John McCain. She brings new excitement and enthusiasm to the ticket. She offers much more than a new and attractive look. Here are the top 10 reasons why she adds value…