Mark Udall

Dems give Lieberman wrist slap over backing McCain

Taking their cue from President-elect Barack Obama, Democrats in the Senate decided not to take revenge on Joe Lieberman despite lingering anger over the Connecticut independent's forceful support of John McCain over Obama in...

Lawmakers choosing GOP, Dem leaders for '09

Closed-door sessions to set the stage for the 111th Congress Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., his wife Victoria Reggie Kennedy, and their dogs Sunny and Splash, arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday. Technically, lawmakers...

Big Three beg for aid as bailout bill stalls

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., center, stands newly-elected Senators on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. From left are, Sen.-Elect Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sen.-Elect Jeff Merkley, D.Ore.,...

Colorado Democrats attack new shale rules

DENVER—Colorado Democratic lawmakers say the Bush administration is rushing out with flawed rules for commercial oil shale development before the clock runs out on its time in office. "These regulations are premature and...

Freshman Democratic Senators Learn That Silence Is Golden

First Rule for Freshmen: Silence Is Golden Sen. Ted Kennedy returned to the Senate spotlight, with wife Vicki and dogs Splash and Sunny sharing his photo op. (By Melina Mara -- The Washington Post) Buy Photo Tuesday, November...

Kiszla: Lynch has right angle

By Mark Kiszla The Denver Post Here's a greasy, little secret the NFL would rather fans not hear. There's a reason safety John Lynch is a safe bet to be honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while fellow Broncos alums...

Colo.'s new delegation getting itself oriented

The congressional members begin to weigh some somber concerns about the economy. They heard advice from senior members of Congress, who suggested "pace yourself" — and promptly answer constituent mail and phone calls. As they...

Ed Quillen: No need to bring back the Fairness Doctrine

Lately there has been some talk about reviving the "Fairness Doctrine" for broadcast media. Many stations, one might note, evaded the Fairness Doctrine by avoiding controversial topics that might inspire someone to request...

Oil-shale royalties strike vein of debate

The White House sets a rate that angers many; some say it's too low, some too high. By Mark Jaffe The Denver Post The Bush administration — in trying to balance competing interests — has set a royalty rate for commercial...

Affordable health care for every American

This letter has not been edited Published November 17, 2008 at 6 p.m. On November 4th, Americans voted in record numbers, delivering to Washingtona profound mandate for change. As someone who helped to vote in Barack Obama and...

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