Author: Jeff Crank
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GUEST OPINION: Space Force announces big investment in El Paso County
Despite the setback to our community when it was announced last year that U.S. Space Command Headquarters would be relocated from Colorado to Alabama, I made a commitment to the Pikes Peak Region that I would work with our community and the Trump Administration to bring even more jobs and missions to Colorado’s Fifth District.…
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GUEST OPINION: National Police Week: Time to recognize service, dedication
National Police Week: A Moment to Recognize Service and Dedication National Police Week is not just a moment of recognition, but a reminder that the safety and freedom we often take for granted are made possible by those willing to protect our communities from danger. Our law enforcement officers here in El Paso County understand…
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GUEST COLUMN: FRAMER Act works for American homebuyers
Unfortunately, the cost of homeownership continues to be out of reach for many Americans, as home prices continue to reach all-time highs, further jeopardizing the American dream. Many states’ energy efficiency codes, like those here in Colorado, have driven up the total cost of building a home by creating significant barriers to home development and worsening the housing affordability crisis. …
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GUEST OPINION: Republicans voted to keep government open, Democrats shut it down
Last week, House Republicans passed a clean, seven-week continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open and fund critical services, including pay for our troops, veteran services, law enforcement and border security. This CR contains no poison pills or partisan priorities – yet nearly every Democrat voted against it, forcing the federal government into a…
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GUEST OPINION: Republicans voted to keep government open, Democrats shut it down
Last week, House Republicans passed a clean, seven-week continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open and fund critical services, including pay for our troops, veteran services, law enforcement and border security. This CR contains no poison pills or partisan priorities — yet nearly every Democrat voted against it, forcing the federal government into a…
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GUEST OPINION: Republicans voted to keep government open, Democrats shut it down
Last week, House Republicans passed a clean, seven-week continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open and fund critical services, including pay for our troops, veteran services, law enforcement and border security. This CR contains no poison pills or partisan priorities – yet nearly every Democrat voted against it, forcing the federal government into a…
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GUEST OPINION: What the Space Command HQ relocation means for Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As you likely know, the President announced this week that U.S. Space Command Headquarters will be moved out of El Paso County. I am opposed to this decision and determined to continue to fight to minimize the impacts on our community. While such a move…
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GUEST OPINION: What the Space Command HQ relocation means for Colorado Springs
As you likely know, the President announced this week that U.S. Space Command Headquarters will be moved out of El Paso County. I am opposed to this decision and determined to continue to fight to minimize the impacts on our community. While such a move will take years to implement, I am confident that this…
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GUEST OPINION: Why I voted in favor of the One Big, Beautiful Bill
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save House Republicans and President Donald Trump delivered for the American people. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, some of the most conservative legislation worked on in Congress, delivers the largest tax cuts in American history, ensures…
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GUEST OPINION: Why I voted in favor of the One Big, Beautiful Bill
House Republicans and President Donald Trump delivered for the American people. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, some of the most conservative legislation worked on in Congress, delivers the largest tax cuts in American history, ensures no tax on tips or overtime, protects Medicaid for our nation’s most vulnerable, increases defense spending, secures our borders and…