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Jul 21 2012
News
Movie-Theater Shootings Put Presidential Politics On Hold
The shootings of dozens at a Colorado movie theater led the presidential campaigns to tear up their scripts for Friday and beyond. President Obama cut short a campaign trip to Florida as his campaign and that of Republican Mitt Romney halted ads in Colorado and canceled some appearances.
NPR (Online News)Jan 16 2020
News
The impeachment trap: Endangered Senate Republicans face peril whether they support Trump or not
Senate Republicans vulnerable to a Democratic challenge this year are facing a kind of political Catch-22 as the impeachment trial looms: Voting against President Trump risks the wrath of GOP primary voters, but voting for him ensures renomination but could cost them their careers in November.
Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Cory Gardner of Colorado, and Martha McSally of Arizona are
Washington ExaminerOct 10 2019
News
'Potentially historic' October storm to slam north-central U.S. with snow, strong winds
A "potentially historic" storm will batter the north-central United States over the next few days with some parts seeing "moderate to heavy snow" and record low temperatures, according to various weather agencies.
As of Thursday morning, the storm had already dumped some snow on certain parts of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. Forecasters said there was already a report of 24 inches of
NBC News (Online)Mar 26 2021
Opinion
The Media's Obsession With Boulder's Blocked 'Assault Weapon' Ban Defies Logic
Since Monday's mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, gun control advocates have repeatedly noted that a state judge blocked enforcement of the city's "assault weapon" ban 10 days before the attack. The implausible implication is that the ordinance, had it been allowed to take effect, might have prevented this crime.
"Boulder's assault weapons ban, meant to stop mass shootings, was blocked
ReasonNov 29 2015
News
Planned Parenthood blames ‘hateful speech’ for clinic shooting; GOP leaders cite left-wing agenda
Planned Parenthood officials on Sunday seemingly blamed the “hateful speech” of conservative lawmakers and GOP presidential contenders for contributing to Friday’s deadly shooting at a Colorado clinic, but Republicans said the left is trying to use the tragedy for political gain.
Friday’s shooting at a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado Springs left three people dead, including a
Washington TimesApr 28 2021
Background
States Take in More Taxes Than Expected
States collected more tax revenue in fiscal 2020 than many budget analysts initially expected, given the global pandemic and recession that began this spring. Some analysts also are increasing their estimates for tax collections in fiscal 2021, which in most states began July 1.
Connecticut, South Carolina and South Dakota ended fiscal 2020 with unexpected budget surpluses. And in
Pew Research CenterJul 20 2021
News
Trump associate Thomas Barrack hit with illegal foreign lobbying charges
Thomas Barrack, who spearheaded the inaugural fund for former President Donald Trump in 2017, was arrested and charged Tuesday with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
The Justice Department unveiled a seven-count indictment charging Barrack and his co-defendants related to “unlawful efforts to advance the interests of the United Arab Emirates in the United
Washington ExaminerApr 05 2018
News
Students hold Second Amendment rally to counter walkout pushing for stricter gun laws
Students in Colorado who support the Second Amendment staged their own walkout Wednesday, in an effort to counter the pro-gun control rallies taking place across the nation following the deadly shooting at a Florida high school in February.
Fox News DigitalMay 13 2020
News
U.S. Supreme Court justices worry about 'chaos' in Electoral College dispute
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday grilled a lawyer advocating that “electors” in the complex Electoral College system that decides the winner of U.S. presidential elections are free to disregard laws directing them to back the candidate who prevails in their state’s popular vote.
If enough electors do so, it could upend an election - or, as some of the justices said, cause “chaos
ReutersJun 04 2018
News
Religious freedom lives to fight another day
“Freedom of religion and religion has been used to justify all kinds of discrimination throughout history,” said Colorado Civil Rights Commissioner Diann Rice, “whether it be slavery, whether it be the Holocaust, whether it be …” Here she trailed off.
Washington Examiner