Americans United for Life using economic crisis to attack Planned Parenthood

Charmaine Yoest, the president of the anti-abortion group Americans United for Life, said in a recent interview that her organization is using the ongoing economic crisis to press for the defunding of Planned Parenthood.

Americans United for Life and other anti-abortion groups have had their sights set on Planned Parenthood More…

U.S. House passes ski-area recreation bill

The U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act (H.R.765) — a bill with bipartisan support among Colorado’s congressional delegation. It’s aimed at increasing year-round employment at ski areas on public land by allowing more activities during summer months.

Congressional Republicans launch Planned Parenthood investigation

U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns, a Florida Republican and chairman of the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee, is moving forward with plans to launch an investigation of Planned Parenthood, a national chain of women’s health clinics.

Democrats in Congress condemn Rep. Stearn’s Planned Parenthood investigation

VIDEO: Obama speaks to audience at Denver high school on jobs, education

Speaking at Denver’s Lincoln High School Tuesday, President Obama said that if Congress passed his jobs bill it would put thousands of Coloradans back to work. See his speech below.

He said much of the world is moving past America in their investments in education, research and basic infrastructure, and More…

Florida congressman moves forward with Planned Parenthood investigation

Congresswoman DeGette wants to shine light on Solyndra’s investors

Two House Democrats, including one from Colorado, are seeking to question a pair of investors about solar panel manufacturer Solyndra’s financial flameout in Northern California.

DeGette lauds Salazar for placing greater scrutiny on use of categorical exclusions

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., today lauded Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for sticking to his guns on the issue of categorical exclusions that allow oil and gas companies to skirt environmental regulations for drilling operations on federal lands.

According to Environment and Energy Daily, the Interior Department’s Bureau of More…

Obama jobs speech has GOP contemplating bipartisanship

President Obama pitched his American Jobs Act before a joint session of Congress Thursday evening, pleading his case with proposals clearly designed to win bipartisan approval and demanding action with tough campaign-style rhetoric. The nature of the talk, a desperate soft and hard sell, underlined the fact that Americans are More…

Colorado Rep. DeGette seeks to press solar panel maker Solyndra CEO for answers

Colorado U.S. Representative Diana DeGette on Thursday sent a letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Cliff Stearns urging him to invite Brian Harrison, president and CEO of Solyndra, to testify before an investigative subcommittee of which she is a ranking member.