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RNC complaint: Obama’s “official events” are really campaign rallies

The RNC filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Office, accusing President Obama of misusing taxpayer dollars to travel the country for events it says were "widely reported to be equivalent to campaign rallies." »

Beltway Blog — Colorado Republicans don’t hate Obama’s student loan proposal

Colorado Republicans don’t hate President Barack Obama’s pitch to lengthen lower interest rates for students with Stafford loans — as long as it is paid for. »

Beltway Blog — How to get tickets to see Obama in Boulder Tuesday

A limited number of seats are available for the public and for University of Colorado students to see President Barack Obama speak Tuesday on campus. »

Beltway Blog — Fed up with inaction, Tipton pushes legislation to get Four Corners some local TV

Rep. Scott Tipton is seeking a legislative solution to getting Broncos games to Four Corners residents. »

7th CD: Coors up tonight, Congressman Perlmutter already nominated

Two years ago there was plenty of drama at the GOP's 7th Congressional District Assembly, but this time with Joe Coors as the lone candidate, probably not so much. »

Beltway Blog — Tipton outraises Pace in 1st quarter fundraising

Incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Tipton raised $378,000 and his opponent Sal Pace raised $280,000 in the first quarter of this year, according to both campaigns. »

Denver firefighter union agrees to no raises in 2013, but city won’t call for layoffs

Denver firefighters were first in the chute for contract negotiations, agreeing to $6 million in cuts over the next three years and setting the tone for the other two public safety unions that will begin negotiating. »

Bill to create special lottery ticket for veterans to be introduced today

A bill creating a Scratch lottery ticket to help raise money for veterans is expected to be introduced today, one of the sponsors, Sen. Suzanne Williams, said. »

Beltway Blog — Gardner sends $218k back to the U.S. Treasury

Rep. Cory Gardner sent back $218,274 to the U.S. Treasury because he didn't spend his entire office budget in 2011. »

Beltway Blog — Delegation pushes for Frontier to get direct flights from Colorado Springs to DC

All of Colorado's federal lawmakers are pushing the U.S. Department of Transportation to allow for direct flights from Colorado Springs to Washington, D.C. »

In Aurora, city council to begin interviews of six candidates for vacant at-large seat

Six finalists vying to fill a recently vacated at-large seat on the Aurora City Council will begin what is a formal interview process Monday evening. »

As credit scoring bill dies, the spin begins

A credit-scoring bill that died in a House committee inspired dueling press releases from the Republican majority and the Democratic minority. »

Rep. Kevin Priola loves him some CU

It was CU Advocacy Day at the Capitol, and among the university's biggest fans is Rep. Kevin Priola. »

Libertarian presidential candidates to gather for debate at state convention

Ron Paul won't be in attendance when the Colorado Libertarian Party has its weekend convention, but, nonetheless, chairman Jeff Orrok remains hopeful the Texas congressman will eventually run as a Libertarian for president. »

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Colorado celebrates federal law that provided opportunities for girls in sports

Gov. John Hickenlooper has proclaimed March “Title IX Month” in Colorado to mark the 40th anniversary of a law that forver changed sports for girls. »

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