October-November, 2009 Notable Newsstand Archive
Notable Newstand Archives--October-November, 2009
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Udall Introduces Pine Beetle Bill
Senator Mark Udall introduces a bill to focus attention on the West's beetle-killed forests. (The Denver Post, November 24, 2009)
The Values Question
Like all great public issues, the health care debate is fundamentally about values, about whether we have a moral preference for vitality or security. (New York Times, November 23, 2009)
Denver Democrats' Edward M. Kennedy Dinner
A recap of the dinner, including an analysis of David Sirota's speech and a chance to see Senate candidates Michael Bennet and Andrew Romanoff speak. (The Colorado Statesman, November 13, 2009)
Honorees Presented with Awards by Denver Democrats
Four Denver Democrats were recognized for their service at the Edward M. Kennedy Dinner on November 7th. (The Colorado Statesman, November 13, 2009)
America's Defining Choice
What's the best way to spend $100 billion per year? Health reform or troops for Afghanistan? Simple, because lack of insurance kills far more Americans than the Taliban does. (New York Times, November 12, 2009)
Trading Women's Rights for Political Power
Balancing Health Care Reform with Abortion Rights (New York Times, November 11, 2009)
Udall, Bennet Introduce Bill to Create San Juan Mountains Wilderness
Senators Udall and Bennet introduce a companion bill to Representative Salazar's House bill, proposing over 61,000 acres of wilderness designation in San Juan, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties. (Summite Daily News, November 10, 2009)
Abortion Rights A Hill Diana DeGette's Willing To Die On In Health Care Debate
Representative DeGette is gathering support and pledging opposition to the Health Care bill as it stands, given the language on the Stupak Amendment setting back abortion rights. (Westword, November 10, 2009)
Abortion Was at the Heart of Wrangling
The controversial Stupek Amendment on funding of abortion under the Affordable Health Care for America Act remains a major obstacle to the bill's full passage. Rep. Diana DeGette is among the strongest voices opposing the ammendment and a final bill that contains the restrictive language. (New York Times, November 9, 2009)
The End of False Choices on Schools
Senator Mike Johnston's guest commentary on School Reform in Colorado and the recent School Board elections. (The Denver Post, November 8, 2009)
Natural Gas Should Be The Vehicle Fuel of the Immediate Future
Senator Mark Udall and T. Boone Pickens co-author an essay making the case for natural gas. (Grand Junction Sentinel, November 6, 2009)
House Dems Reveal Hand With Unveiling of Health Reform Legislation
Diana DeGette and Democratic Representatives introduce a Health Care Reform Bill they think has the votes to pass. (The Denver Post, October 30, 2009)
Democrats to Push In-State College Tuition Bill For Undocumented Students
Representative Joe Miklosi (House District 9) is building support for a 2010 version of the failed '09 Tuition Equity Bill. (Denver Post, October 15, 2009)
Politicians Stump Colorado for Climate Change
Former Senators Gary Hart (D, CO) and John Warner (R, VA) join current Colorado politicians to encourage quick passage of climate-change legislation. (The Denver Post, October 14, 2009)
Democrats Seek Illegal Immigrant Tuition
Senator Paula Sandoval and Representative Joe Miklosi are among the Denver Democrats seeking to revive the notion of tuition equity in the coming legislative session. (CBS4Denver.com, October 14, 2009)
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