Tag: congress
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Sunshine protection act has its own set of problems | Paul Batura
In Washington, D.C., a city known for its prolific use of deceptive euphemisms, the “Sunshine Protection Act” may well set a new standard for the use and abuse of Orwellian labeling. Otherwise known as H.R. 139, the bill to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent was passed this July in the House of Representatives with…
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10th Circuit upholds federal prohibition on juvenile handgun possession
The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded on Monday that Congress acted within its constitutional powers to make it a crime for juveniles to possess handguns in most instances. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit was highly unusual, as it involved a juvenile defendant’s prosecution in federal court. The Juvenile…
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Democratic Congressional hopeful Jessica Killin makes case to El Paso County veterans
Well-known Colorado Democrats, Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jason Crow, appeared alongside congressional hopeful Jessica Killin on Friday afternoon to address questions from veterans. The event at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center featured key veterans’ issues, such as suicide prevention and fair Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Also rising to the top were general issues,…
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House OKs war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
Four House Republicans voted with nearly every Democrat on Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran, handing the commander in chief a high-profile foreign policy defeat. The House, in a 215-208 vote, passed legislation to “remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized” by Congress. The Senate passed a similar measure a few…
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Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits
A congressional panel is reviewing Denver and Boulder’s policies, alleging that these cities, along with other “sanctuary” jurisdictions, are declining to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the body announced Wednesday. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police chiefs of Denver and Boulder,…
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Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats | ANALYSIS
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in…
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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, there is no official event to memorialize what happened that day, when a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters made its way down Pennsylvania Avenue, battled police at the Capitol barricades and stormed inside, as lawmakers fled. The political parties refuse to agree to…
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LETTERS: Government institutions; put a stop to this
Trust in government institutions Recent news regarding the State of Colorado revoking hundreds of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) has understandably raised questions and concerns among residents. It is important to clarify a key distinction that has been largely absent from public discussion: the difference between the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles (state…
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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado dies at 92
DENVER — Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former senator and U.S. representative of Colorado known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday. He was 92. Campbell died of natural causes surrounded by his family, his daughter, Shanan Campbell, confirmed to The Associated Press. Campbell, a Democrat who stunned his party by joining the…
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Tension surrounding the Space Force? Congress weighs in on staffing
The large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions. The National Defense Authorization Act also requires the Secretary of the Air Force to examine the Space Force’s Integrated Mission Deltas leadership and assess whether an acquisitions officer should be required to lead…