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A six-step plan for keeping Space Command in Colorado | Vince Bzdek
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two short months and a lifetime ago, U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs celebrated its fifth birthday after expanding from “a rag-tag band of about 100 people” when it was reestablished in 2019 to a fully operational headquarters employing 1,700 people today. This week, the…
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In likely Gassen-Crank matchup, voters in Colorado’s 5th CD have ‘real choice’
Two candidates vying to become the newest face in nearly two decades to represent Colorado’s 5th Congressional District will likely present starkly dissimilar views on the issues as voters prepare to head back to the ballot box this fall. Republican Jeff Crank, a former talk radio host and executive with the Koch network-backed Americans For…
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Republican congressional candidate Dave Williams launches TV ad featuring Donald Trump’s endorsement
Republican Dave Williams touts former President Donald Trump’s endorsement this week in the first TV ad of his primary campaign for the congressional seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. Williams, a former state lawmaker from Colorado Springs, also highlights his position as head of the Colorado GOP in the 30-second ad. He’s facing…
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Colorado lawmakers advance ‘assault weapons’ ban; Jeff Crank qualifies for 5th CD ballot; House speaker has final say on GOP impeachment resolution vs. Jena Griswold | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is March 20, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado lawmakers advance 'assault' weapons ban A bill banning 13 types of “assault weapons” won a party-line 7-3 vote in the House Judiciary Committee. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The panel began reviewing House Bill 1292 Tuesday morning, a hearing that lasted until just after…
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Hundreds in Denver rally for Ukraine, Trump easily wins South Carolina primary, lawmakers tackle ‘orphan’ drugs | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Feb. 26, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Hundreds of Ukraine supporters gathered at a rally at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the U.S. ally. “Today, we are asking members of U.S. Congress to step up and vote for…
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Colorado leader survives ‘no confidence’ vote, 5 federal judges stand out with delays in deciding motions, Army veteran joins 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republican Leader Mike Lynch of Wellington survived a vote of “no confidence” on Monday, but the drama that unfolded in the state House might not be over yet. The House GOP caucus held a special meeting to vote on a resolution of…
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[PRINT] Historic turnover on tap as all three Colorado Republicans vacate their US House seats | TRAIL MIX (copy) (copy) (copy)
For the first time in at least 100 years, voters in three of Colorado’s congressional districts can count on sending someone new to Washington after this year’s election. Over a two-month period, all three of the state’s Republican U.S. House members declared that they will vacate their seats next year, with two announcing that they’ll…
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Historic turnover on tap as all three Colorado Republicans vacate their US House seats | TRAIL MIX (copy) (copy)
For the first time in at least 100 years, voters in three of Colorado’s congressional districts can count on sending someone new to Washington after this year’s election. Over a two-month period, all three of the state’s Republican U.S. House members declared that they will vacate their seats next year, with two announcing that they’ll…
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PRINT Lamborn leaves behind $3 billion in local military installation investment (copy)
As U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn prepares to leave office after 17 years, his contributions to the five Pikes Peak-region military installations can be measured in the billions. The preservation of Space Command in Colorado Springs tops the list of his accomplishments, with its $1 billion in annual economic impact. But Lamborn fought for many other…