July 2009, Notable Newsstand Archive

Notalble Newstand Archives--July, 2009

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House Panel Reaches Deal on Health-Care Bill
Rep. Diana DeGette defends health insurrance for low income families while Blue Dog Democrats try to find ways to cut costs.  (New York Times, July 31, 2009)

Dems Stunned By Extent of Cuts
Governor Ritter briefed Democratic legislators on the scope of necessary budget cuts over the next two years.  (Colorado Statesman, July 31, 2009)

Deficit Actions Defining Senator Benet
Colorado Senator is the primary Senate co-sponsor of the "pay-as-you-go" legislation.  (Denver Post, July 23, 2009)

The Way To a New Energy Future
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar pens an editorial on the promise of a clean energy economy.  (Denver Post, July 19, 2009)

Health Care A Hot Potato For Congress
A comprehensive rundown of the Colorado delegation's stance on pending Health Care legistation.  (The Colorado Statesman, July 17, 2009)

Crunch Time For Health Care Reform
The Senate Finance Committee strives to offer a bipartisan health care bill.  (The Hill, July 16, 2009)

Pastime's Relevance Noted By Obama
Play-by-play coverage of President Obama's appearance at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game (MLB.com, July 14, 2009)

Ritter Revisits Colorado Forest Plan
Governor proposes changes to rules on roadless areas and invites public input (Denver Post, July 14, 2009)

Budget Panel Told State Is Heading for a Cliff
Experts predict up to $1 billion in cuts needed for 2010-2011 budget.  (The Colorado Statesman, July 10, 2009)

Climate Bill a Senate Struggle
Sen. Mark Udall is among Democrats who will personally lobby colleagues for support. (Denver Post, July 10, 2009)

Discord on Health Care Dulls Luster of New Pacts
New Developments in health care reform. (Washington Post, July 9, 2009)

Climate Debate Moves Forward to U.S. Senate
A look at the stance of Senators Udall and Bennet as the House hands off their newly passed Climate Bill to the Senate.  (Durango Herald, July 9, 2009)

Commission Starts Work on Untangling Colorado Government's Financial Mess
A 16-member commission made up of legislators and citizens begins a study of conflicting statutes and issues in an effort to solve Colorado's economic crisis. (The Denver Business Journal, July 8, 2009)

Public Option Essential; Will Not Lead To Rationing or Curbing Doctor Choices
Diana DeGette and three other U.S. Representatives author on op-ed making the case for the public option.  (The Hill, July 7, 2009)

Ritter Seeks More Natural Gas Vehicles
Governor looks to increase demand for natural gas produced in the state while converting vehicles to a cleaner-burning fuel. (Grand Junction Sentinel, July 7, 2008) 

Sebelius Lauds Colorado Effort With Uninsured
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary cites Colorado's state health coverage as a model of best practices for other states to follow. (Denver Post, July 7, 2008)

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