In The News
By Kyle Glazier
The economies of Colorado Springs and the entire state are poised to receive a boost after Colorado politicians in Washington, D.C., announced Friday that Fort Carson will likely be home to a new combat air brigade.
By David O. Williams
Maybe it’s something in the water, but Colorado lawmakers are increasingly leading the charge on the wave of bipartisanship that’s sweeping Washington. Whether it will continue – or result in any substantial change in what many deem a badly broken system – remains to be seen.
By Byron York
For years, Republicans have wanted to cut off federal funding for National Public Radio. They tried and failed in the 1990s, but now, with a new GOP majority in the House, they're ready to try again. It's still a long shot, but they have a fighting chance.
By Allison Sherry
Cutting the federal budget is all the rage in the new U.S. House of Representatives, with Colorado members vying to wedge their creative ideas - from reneging on planned stimulus projects to cutting their own pay - into legislation.
Fresh on the heals of the 245-189 vote to repeal ObamaCare, pro-life congressional leaders held a Pro-Life Special order to call for protection of the unborn, a respect for the sanctity of human life, and an end to taxpayer funding of abortion.
By Ann Imse
The U.S. House of Representatives approved repeal of last year's healthcare reform law by a vote of 245-189, led by its new Republican majority.
However, repeal is expected to fail in the Senate.
The state's four Republican members of Congress said they were voting for repeal and the three Democrats said they were voting to keep the law.
