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September 2006   Date
Drilling OK'd on Roan// BLM plan for plateau carries restrictions 09.08.2006
BLM plan calls for drilling Roan// Work to be done in sensitive way, feds say 09.08.2006
VA reviewing policy for national cemeteries 09.07.2006
GJDS editorial: Parks’ principles restored 09.05.2006
Senators seek congressional probe of DirecTV 09.05.2006
Hospital contract void// HealthOne no longer 'in network' for United Healthcare 09.01.2006
August 2006   Date
Controversy over Senate immigration hearing in Colorado 08.31.2006
Salazar demands Rumsfeld be fired// Defense secretary's salvo at war critics angers Democrats 08.31.2006
Salazar joins Democrats in calling for Rumsfeld's firing 08.30.2006
2 Colo. Dems hit storm response 08.28.2006
Pine beetles looking for fresh trees/Experts ask for help to stem spread 08.27.2006
WATERSHED FEARS: BLM will allow oil, gas drilling on Grand Mesa 08.04.2006
Legislators weigh in on gas leases 08.04.2006
USDA: Forest plan would have been big lawsuit target 08.04.2006
BLM approves leases in watersheds, then suspends drilling for one year 08.04.2006
Salazar secures oil money for land and water fund 08.04.2006
Salazar: Tying wage hike, death tax 'hypocrisy' 08.04.2006
Pueblo Chieftain editorial: No hasty withdrawal 08.03.2006
Group seeks to boost water protections 08.03.2006
Bill pushes for speedier logging after forest fires 08.03.2006
Salazar questions forest-plan holdup 08.03.2006
Delayed forest plan due out in November 08.03.2006
Forest Service spends $16K on printing plan 08.03.2006
Senate OKs drilling in gulf; House goal wider 08.02.2006
GMUG report timeline to be announced 08.02.2006
Forest-plan delay spurs critics 08.02.2006
GJDS editorial: Sen. Salazar can see forest through the trees 08.02.2006
Cong. Mark Udall op-ed: Congress should designate park as wilderness 08.01.2006
Salazar questions delay in forest plan 08.01.2006
Ken Salazar questions stall of the forest plan 08.01.2006
July 2006   Date
Lamm labels rub debate wrong way 07.31.2006
Clock may run out for compromise 07.30.2006
DP editorial: Pass bills to protect state's wilderness 07.30.2006
Flats oversight council lands DOE money 07.29.2006
Salazar blasts Lamm 07.28.2006
Salazar: Dick Lamm stereotype belittles cultures 07.28.2006
Farm bill hearings start Aug. 12 07.28.2006
Lawmakers want answers from NORAD 07.28.2006
Lamm's words draw fire 07.27.2006
Park Service Director Fran Mainella resigns 07.26.2006
Dems' "American Dream" unveiled 07.25.2006
Dems plot political future 07.24.2006
Centrist Democrats gather in Denver 07.24.2006
RMN editorial: Congress should act on wilderness bills 07.24.2006
Denver Post editorial: Feds should focus on fire prevention 07.24.2006
Dems tap New West issues 07.23.2006
Senator comes home to talk about work 07.23.2006
Former high court clerk confirmed 07.21.2006
Salazar discusses water, stem cell bill 07.21.2006
Senate panel OKs millions for Fort Carson, area projects 07.21.2006
Dems putting Salazar front and centrist 07.20.2006
Salazar, others accuse feds of flailing on fires 07.20.2006
Salazar says railyard needs to be fixed for Fort Carson 07.20.2006
Stem-cell bill heads to Bush - for veto 07.19.2006
WASHINGTON: Chávez may be added to title of voting act 07.19.2006
Creek sedimentation study gets more Senate support 07.19.2006
GJDS editorial: Unified front needed in pine-beetle battle 07.17.2006
Agency affirms roads at Wolf Creek// Environmentalists, developers lose appeals; both look ahead 07.15.2006
Wolf Creek still controversial// Developer, Forest Service deal with allegations of influence 07.15.2006
Service upholds project decision on Wolf Creek 07.15.2006
Ski area road ruling stands// Forest Service upholds decision on proposed Village at Wolf Creek 07.15.2006
Forest Service reaffirms call for two roads in Wolf Creek 07.15.2006
Force gets money to fight meth 07.14.2006
Regional drug task force funding deemed federal priority 07.14.2006
Weld might get meth help 07.13.2006
Salazar: Congress needs to follow Colorado's lead 07.13.2006
Salazar weighs in on special session 07.12.2006
Most lodgepole pines likely to die// Pine beetle epidemic cleaning out national forest in Summit County 07.10.2006
EXTENSION SOUGHT 07.09.2006
With immigration, Salazar steps into limelight 07.09.2006
New lab 'crucial' to energy goal// U.S. chief Bodman cuts ribbon at NREL in Golden 07.08.2006
Democrats offer new plan to crack down on illegal immigrants 07.08.2006
EPA chief: Fill legal hole in cleanup of old mines 07.07.2006
Salazar backs offshore drilling of federal land in gulf 07.07.2006
Drill off Florida coast, Salazar urges// Backs Senate legislation which would open some federal coast to fuel production. But some argue that it wouldn't ease demand to drill in Colorado 07.06.2006
Energy secretary to tour Golden's NREL 07.06.2006
Foes imaginary, real at Piñon site// The Army wants to expand its training grounds south of Fort Carson, but some neighbors say it hasn't been forthright 07.06.2006
Tensions high at House hearings// Instead of resolving rival reform bills in committee, GOP legislators hold field hearings. Democrats call that a stalling tactic. 07.05.2006
Energy bill has $74 million for state projects 07.05.2006
PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN editorial: Conduit funding 07.05.2006
DP editorial: Congress quashes land selloff 07.05.2006
DP editorial: Seek consensus on mine bills 07.05.2006
Immigration a puzzle for parties/ Dems, GOP struggle to attract Hispanics after bitter debate 07.03.2006
In-state immigration hearings coming 07.01.2006
Money designated for Boulder flood study 07.01.2006
DP editorial: Block U.S. energy, enviro radicalism// U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo, chairman of the House Resources Committee, is trying to upend 2005's energy compromise. Moderates should take a stand 07.01.2006
June 2006   Date
Salazar fights for air grant// Feds rescind subsidy for Delta’s flights 06.30.2006
Colorado to host Senate immigration hearings 06.30.2006
Iraq pullout proposals die in Senate 06.23.2006
Hope for lab in Henderson Mine grows more iffy 06.22.2006
Denver native Gorsuch sails through hearing for 10th Circuit 06.22.2006
Gorsuch looks like shoo-in for court 06.22.2006
Japan to consider importing U.S. beef 06.22.2006
Bill adds muscle to U.S. beef 06.22.2006
'Western Katrina' specter is raised 06.22.2006
Lawmakers join debate over Iraq withdrawal 06.22.2006
Colorado senators split on Iraq 06.22.2006
Immigration reform on hold 06.21.2006
Salazar amendment urges phased Iraq redeployment 06.21.2006
Preservation takes priority in parks plan 06.20.2006
Environmentalists praise reversal of policy on parks 06.20.2006
Strong position 06.19.2006
Senate to Pentagon: Destroy chemical weapons ASAP 06.19.2006
Colorado's senators unite to oppose exit deadline 06.15.2006
Let public comment on Roan drilling 06.15.2006
Senate committee looks at mine cleanups 06.15.2006
Senator wants more time for Roan comment 06.14.2006
Drilling atop Roan possible 06.14.2006
Mine cleanup causes worries 06.14.2006
Senators propose act to clean up mines 06.13.2006
Senators propose act to clean up mines 06.13.2006
Senate panel approves bill to fund chem demil 06.13.2006
Salazar calls for public comment on Roan plan 06.13.2006
Sen. Salazar seeks delay on gas drilling on Roan Plateau 06.13.2006
Salazar seeks delay in plan for Roan Plateau 06.13.2006
Mesa drilling now top priority 06.13.2006
A better way to use coal 06.11.2006
At Fore on Immigration, Senator Has a Story to Tell 06.11.2006
Bush picks attorney for Colo. 06.10.2006
Bush picks Eid for U.S. attorney 06.10.2006
Lawmakers chase VA hospital funds 06.09.2006
Fire fears ignite verbal match 06.09.2006
Energy research bill signed 06.09.2006
Air Marshal Service agrees to a review 06.08.2006
Salazar seeks fire aid from Air Force 06.08.2006
Sizzling heat fueling wildfire peril 06.08.2006
Watershed lease decision could come by month’s end 06.06.2006
Chem demil cuts could be costlytaxpayers 06.06.2006
Revived interest in oil shale makes sense 06.05.2006
Oil-shale debate airs in Grand Junction 06.02.2006
Senators hear committee's suggestion on easing into oil shale development 06.02.2006
Financial safety net urged in oil-shale development 06.02.2006
Oil shale needs smarter approach 06.02.2006
Oil shale's future: boom or bane? 06.02.2006
A jab against politics as usual 06.02.2006
Hypocrisy of Focus ad all too clear 06.02.2006
Oil shale energizes optimism 06.01.2006
Oil shale a 'solid gold investment’ 06.01.2006
Senators praise oil shale potential 06.01.2006
Don't rush into oil shale leasing 06.01.2006
Careful steps on Colo. shale 06.01.2006
Appeals filed over access to Village at Wolf Creek 06.01.2006
May 2006   Date
Anti-gay nuptials ad targets Salazar 05.31.2006
RTD aim: less diesel 'bang' for its buck 05.31.2006
Several challenge USFS decision on roads to ski development 05.31.2006
When family, not politics, comes first 05.30.2006
Kempthorne confirmed at Interior 05.30.2006
National parks' "crown jewels" feel fiscal pinch 05.30.2006
RMNP seeks wilderness designation 05.30.2006
Fort Logan cemetery crowd honors fallen 05.30.2006
Memorial Day: time to remember 05.29.2006
Allard, Salazar supporting Kempthorne 05.27.2006
Wrong focus on boosting English 05.27.2006
Allard, Salazar supporting Kempthorne 05.27.2006
Wolf Creek permit work will continue 05.27.2006
Lawmakers prepare for long debate: Approved immigration bill heads to a joint committee 05.26.2006
Lawmakers prepare for long debate: Approved immigration bill heads to a joint committee 05.26.2006
Senators push for open market 05.26.2006
March 2006   Date
Land plan has climbers on ropes// Popular rock faces among 21,652 acres that may be sold 03.22.2006
Salazar among senators visiting Iraq 03.22.2006
Salazar has message for Iraq// Don't expect U.S. troops to stay there forever, senator says 03.22.2006
Salazar: U.S. can't walk away from Iraq// The Colorado senator, on a visit to Afghanistan and Iraq, rejects setting a deadline for withdrawal of American troops 03.22.2006
WASHINGTON: Salazar, others press for care for rural vets 03.21.2006
Colorado senators push to protect funds 03.17.2006
FCC editorial: National parks changes need more input//Leaders also should call for national discussion on public land expectations 03.16.2006
Salazar thrusts Combat Meth Act into Colorado legislation 03.15.2006
haley's comment: By the numbers by Dan Haley 03.14.2006
al lewis | business columnist: Druggist has had his fill of the feds 03.14.2006
Norton bows out of Interior/ Former state AG tells Bush she has reached her goals 03.13.2006
CSG editorial: A sensible balance// Attacks on park plan seem politically motivated 03.09.2006
KLS op-ed: Improved version earns senator's vote 03.07.2006
Salazar concerned with PILT cutbacks 03.06.2006
Sen. Salazar helps get more for Humvee guns 03.02.2006
Salazar announces grants available to improve air service to small towns 03.01.2006
CSG editorial: Skorman can also serve city as Salazar aide 03.01.2006
D-11 board calls chief’s work ‘unsatisfactory’ 03.01.2006
February 2006   Date
Councilman Skorman resigning today 02.28.2006
Public can still comment on parks// Debate centers on preservation vs. accessibility 02.25.2006
FCC editorial: Watch the rhetoric on seaport deal// Bush fumbled communications on sale, but criticism can go too far 02.23.2006
Allard, Salazars object to port operations contract 02.23.2006
Colo. senators voice opposition 02.23.2006
More oppose forest auction 02.22.2006
GOP gets new life in redistricting suit// U.S. Supreme Court overrules decision to dismiss challenge 02.22.2006
Salazars oppose health fee hike for military retirees 02.22.2006
Fountain Creek study faces lack of money// Work could grind to a halt without more federal support, sponsors say 02.22.2006
Tom McAvoy column: Bush to visit energy research lab in Golden 02.22.2006
Mike Littwin column: For president, it isn't easy being green; it's cellulosic 02.22.2006
Bush makes push on trip for other energy options 02.22.2006
Bush thanks Golden lab’s ‘dreamers and doers’ 02.22.2006
Bush drives green energy// President commits to renewable sources during NREL visit 02.22.2006
Bush to tour energy lab as 32 jobs are restored//The president is scheduled to visit the research facility in Golden today 02.22.2006
Bush visits energy lab// President says budget mistake caused recent layoffs at Golden facility 02.22.2006
Rep. Salazar assigned to vets committee 02.16.2006
Rep. Salazar assigned to Veterans Affairs panel 02.16.2006
Colorado Senators split on asbestos bill 02.16.2006
Salazar optimistic about renewable energy agenda// Senator made pitch for Golden lab at Bush meeting 02.16.2006
Consultants answer conduit questions// Water cost factors, availability and development addressed in Arkansas Valley Conduit report 02.15.2006
Ethics proposals flood Congress// The nine Coloradans at the Capitol, like the rest of Congress, are backing a variety of reform ideas 02.15.2006
Bush pledges sufficient funds for NREL 02.15.2006
Bush supports renewable energy initiatives, according to Salazar 02.15.2006
Bush agrees to visit renewable energy lab in Golden// Colorado's Ken Salazar among senators meeting with the president on renewable energy initiatives 02.15.2006
Extra!, February 14 02.14.2006
Pueblo Chieftain editorial: Camp Amache landmark 02.13.2006
Durango Herald editorial: Patriot Act//Citizens deserve greater protection of civil liberties 02.13.2006
Extra!, February 13: ROMANTICS AT HEART 02.13.2006
N.M. adviser is also a lobbyist// Stratton worked on Ken Salazar's 2004 Senate campaign 02.12.2006
Dream of mentor program realized in SLV 02.12.2006
Camp Amache gets historic landmark status 02.12.2006
Back on track// Two new lines starting in May hark back to Alamosa's days as a rail hub 02.10.2006
Mother of Salazar congressmen suffers aneurysm 02.10.2006
Salazars' mother, 83, hospitalized 02.10.2006
Salazar matriarch suffers cerebral aneurysm 02.10.2006
City hits dry hole in drilling-lease bid//Grand Junction tries to buy control of watershed 02.10.2006
GJDS editorial: A watershed moment for Grand Mesa resources 02.09.2006
Salazar votes for Asbestos Act 02.09.2006
Lawmakers in fight over asbestos claims 02.09.2006
Proposed budget hurts agriculture, Sen. Salazar says 02.09.2006
Bush wants big budget cuts// Colorado hit hard if proposed 2007 budget passes 02.08.2006
Bush budget plan ignores fiscal reality// Bush's huge tax cuts and increases in military spending cannot be offset by cuts to the research and education upon which America's future depends 02.08.2006
BLM delays sale of oil, gas leases 02.08.2006
BLM delays sale of some oil, gas leases; rejects delays of others 02.08.2006
BLM to allow contested leases// One mayor says legal options will be explored to protect 12,000 acres in Mesa County 02.08.2006
Asbestos bill would pull claims from court 02.08.2006
Victims oppose asbestos bill// Creating trust fund to redress ills called a corporate 'bailout' 02.08.2006
Conference to show Mesa Verde artifacts 02.07.2006
'It's hard to walk away'//Hick says decision not to run based on loyalty, unmet goals 02.07.2006
Colorado lawmakers find good and bad in Bush budget 02.07.2006
Energy lab sees staff, funds cut// Up to 40 workers must go despite Bush's commitment to finding oil alternatives 02.07.2006
Boom for military, bust for ag 02.07.2006
Denver Post editorial: Bad start for Bush on energy 02.07.2006
Bush tightens belt in budget// Plan offers push in oil, gas drilling 02.07.2006
Millions for Pueblo chemical depot in Bush budget 02.06.2006
Salazar raised $1.1 million for 3rd district conference 02.06.2006
Wolf Creek developer linked to federal official 02.06.2006
Tycoon piloting royalties lawsuits// CEO has 73 cases pending in Wyo. Grynberg Petroleum's chief could earn millions by accusing others of cheating the government of its due 02.06.2006
Kudos to Rep. Salazar for keeping heat on BLM 02.05.2006
Grand Mesa gas drilling will proceed// BLM moves ahead despite cities’ watershed worries 02.04.2006
Salazar joins Bush, Bono on stage 02.03.2006
Salazar details spiritual roots at National Prayer Breakfast 02.03.2006
Coloradans looking to slow down pace of oil, gas leasing 02.03.2006
Salazar urges energy policy 02.03.2006
A new roadmap for tackling oil addiction// President Bush will have to review and reverse some past policy positions if he is to meet his new goal to diminish the nation's reliance on oil imports 02.03.2006
Salazar presses BLM on postponing energy issues 02.02.2006
Workshops, auction at preservation conference 02.02.2006
Energy goal, cuts don’t jibe 02.02.2006
Patriot Act renewal a test 02.02.2006
State Congressmen march to party beats 02.01.2006
Interest peaks on Pike 02.01.2006
King’s Strong Legacy 02.01.2006
Justice Samuel Alito 02.01.2006
Alito confirmed, sworn in to high court 02.01.2006
Coloradans in Congress discuss State of the Union 02.01.2006
Some locals wanted more details, others defend Bush's plans 02.01.2006
Bush agenda gets fair marks from lawmakers 02.01.2006
Reaction to President Bush's State of the Union address 02.01.2006
January 2006   Date
Delegates agree on energy message 01.31.2006
Bush: America must break its "addiction" to Mideast oil 01.31.2006
Asbestos bill best for victims, too// Present system an open-ended fiasco 01.31.2006
Salazar votes to end debate// Ken Salazar says filibusters for special cases 01.31.2006
Filibuster attempt against Alito fails// The Senate's vote to end debate clears the way for the judge's confirmation to the Supreme Court today 01.31.2006
Senate Clears Way for Vote to Confirm Court Nominee 01.31.2006
Mystery group gave $83,000 to state reps// 10 Democrats benefit, Republicans cry foul 01.30.2006
PSOP talks at center of meeting 01.30.2006
Ken Salazar fights cuts to National Guard 01.30.2006
Dan Haley column: On second thought 01.30.2006
Communities protest gas lease plans// Salazars support efforts to keep drilling away from watersheds 01.28.2006
Salazar pushes unity for Democrats//Senator: Back one gov candidate, avoid a costly primary 01.27.2006
Business Briefs: Salazar asks BLM to delay land leases 01.27.2006
Salazar seeks special counsel in lobbyist probe 01.27.2006
AG urged to name outside counsel to investigate Abramoff scandal 01.27.2006
WASHINGTON IN BRIEF /Abramoff Probe Switch Urged 01.27.2006
Vince Carroll op-ed: Off the plantation 01.27.2006
Colorado senators give clashing views on Alito vote 01.27.2006
Democrats' deep divide shows in threat to filibuster over Alito// Backers of the move admit it's likely to fail and the Supreme Court nominee will be confirmed Tuesday 01.27.2006
Senator Salazar won’t filibuster Alito 01.27.2006
Salazar concerned over beef mistake 01.26.2006
Salazar: Thomas an 'abomination'//High court justice no Thurgood Marshall, Colo. senator says 01.26.2006
Salazar opposes filibuster to block Alito confirmation 01.26.2006
Salazar won’t filibuster Alito 01.26.2006
Salazar to vote no on Alito // Jurist “outside the mainstream” 01.26.2006
Salazar named to Senate ethics panel 01.24.2006
Our view-Wednesday 01.24.2006
Salazar should repudiate filibuster 01.24.2006
Salazar assigned to ethics panel 01.24.2006
People on the move, 1/24 01.24.2006
In beef dispute, U.S. should cater to Japan 01.24.2006
GOP, Democrats race for ethics reform after scandal 01.23.2006
Salazar puts own stamp on Alito vote 01.23.2006
Salazar’s Alito views are ‘outside the mainstream’ 01.22.2006
Leahy, Salazar oppose Alito 01.20.2006
More Democrats say they will oppose Alito 01.20.2006
Activists gear up for anniversary 01.20.2006
Salazar joins with Alito’s foes 01.20.2006
Extra!, January 20: VOTING RECORD 01.20.2006
Salazar opposes Alito 01.20.2006
Salazar to vote no on Alito 01.20.2006
Salazar doubts Alito will be unbiased 01.19.2006
On point: Salazar on the spot 01.19.2006
Ethics proposal could end some legislators’ trips 01.19.2006
No reason to block Senate’s Alito vote 01.17.2006
Rally protests proposal to tighten immigration 01.13.2006
Feverish rhetoric vs. cool appeal 01.13.2006
Salazar calls for hearing on mine safety 01.13.2006
Alito sails toward OK 01.13.2006
Salazar summit seeks to energize renewables 01.12.2006
Layoffs at energy lab to be less than feared 01.12.2006
Favorable winds for energy 01.12.2006
Wired on ‘green’ energy 01.12.2006
Alito vows open mind on abortion 01.11.2006
Immigration bill hurts more than it helps 01.10.2006
BioEnergy to hike biodiesel production 50% 01.10.2006
BioEnergy opening a second facility 01.10.2006
Salazar expects compromise on Patriot Act 01.06.2006
A year of political questions 01.06.2006
Parker: ‘Sweet deal’ gives Senator’s wife more time to chill with her family 01.06.2006
Alito debate intensifies 01.06.2006
December 2005   Date
Sen. Salazar to host energy summit in Jan. 12.30.2005
Allard, Salazar, use fax, e-mail to get messages across 12.29.2005
Colorado Senators spread the word 12.29.2005
Dueling Colorado Senators have piled up news releases in ‘05 12.29.2005
Senate blocks Arctic drilling 12.22.2005
Their own Patriot Act 12.20.2005
Salazar, Dems argue for privacy protections 12.17.2005
Public lands 12.15.2005
Senate headed for showdown over Patriot Act 12.15.2005
Salazar sees 60,000 troops coming home 12.14.2005
No strategist he 12.14.2005
Salazar plays down latest Focus on the Family attacks 12.13.2005
Colorado lawmakers claim victory 12.13.2005
Goose Creek gets new, natural look 12.12.2005
Senators must work to protect our public lands 12.11.2005
Security and Privacy 12.11.2005
Senate to face battle to renew the Patriot Act 12.11.2005
Punishing immigrants won’t bring change 12.11.2005
CU Investigations 12.11.2005
Senators must work to protect our public lands 12.11.2005
Praise for Senators 12.11.2005
Patriot Act still needs work 12.10.2005
Salazar brothers step back from Dean’s war comments 12.10.2005
Compromise reached on Patriot Act 12.09.2005
Public-land advocates pan proposed revision of 1872 mining law 12.09.2005
State’s top politicians defend public land holdings 12.09.2005
Japan to lift U.S. beef ban 12.09.2005
Allard to fight change to mining laws 12.09.2005
Briefs, 12/8 12.08.2005
Conservatives target Salazar over comments critical of Alito 12.07.2005
Replacing Jobs 12.07.2005
Pueblo couple struggles to find flu vaccine 12.07.2005
A Love of the Law 12.07.2005
Bill to let woman stay in national park stalls 12.07.2005
Focus on the Family takes shot at Salazar 12.06.2005
Land Grab 12.06.2005
State high court justice resigns 12.06.2005
Salazar, Dorr hear Valley plan 12.06.2005
Salazar and Dorr visit Lamar to hear rural development concerns 12.06.2005
Planted tales sprout on home front 12.04.2005
Colorado Supreme Court justice resigns 12.03.2005
Then and now: how they feel about war 12.03.2005
Salazar, USDA official talk technology 12.03.2005
Salazar, USDA officials vow to boost Valley 12.03.2005
Rural Colo. Seeks help as job cuts loom 12.03.2005
A scandal that won’t go away 12.02.2005
Salazar seeks energy solutions 12.02.2005
USDA undersecretary says Internet, energy key to rural areas 12.02.2005
House’s mining-land plan hits stiff resistance 12.02.2005
Biodiesel comes to Fort Collins 12.02.2005
Engineers lay groundwork for conduit study 12.01.2005
Colorado delegates respond to Bush 12.01.2005
Bush gives victory plan 12.01.2005
Hentoff: Patriots in Congress 12.01.2005
November 2005   Date
Time to talk about health care 11.27.2005
Health care at a cross roads 11.27.2005
Defending rights of detainees 11.25.2005
Senate votes to limit prisoners’ court challenges 11.25.2005
Briefs—Salazar against ski resort proposal 11.24.2005
Salazar wants health study 11.24.2005
Salazar proposes health panel 11.23.2005
Salazar proposes commission on health care 11.23.2005
Salazar, McCain propose commission on health care 11.23.2005
Salazar seeks to improve public health care options 11.23.2005
Hispanic leader touts gains made in Trinidad area 11.23.2005
Lawmaker vows bill revision to shield hunting, fishing sites 11.22.2005
Congressman vows aid to reeling cities 11.22.2005
Sportsmen target mining changes 11.22.2005
Time to talk about health care 11.22.2005
Still time to mend the Patriot Act 11.22.2005
GOP chairman criticizes Salazar’s reluctance over SUPCO nominee 11.19.2005
Bipartisan energy 11.19.2005
Salazar criticized for having concerns 11.19.2005
Many issues likely to affect next trade bill 11.19.2005
Bill would establish heritage area 11.19.2005
Salazar host rural confabs 11.19.2005
State lawmakers oppose Murtha’s call for pullout 11.19.2005
Budget bill opens gate for public-land mining 11.19.2005

Bipartisan energy

11.18.2005
Vote to renew Patriot Act on hold 11.18.2005
Salazar speaks for Senate Dems in raking GOP, White House 11.18.2005
Let’s pull together 11.18.2005
House passes mining, oil shale bill 11.18.2005
Salazar has 'strong concerns' about Alito 11.18.2005
6 senators threaten block to renewal of Patriot Act 11.18.2005
Patriotic bipartisanship 11.18.2005
Accord on Anti - Terror Law Faces Opposition 11.18.2005
Alito supporters, foes start ad campaigns 11.18.2005
One Nominee, Two Very Different Portraits in a New Round of Ads 11.18.2005
Alito's supporters, foes start mini ad campaigns 11.18.2005
Let’s pull together 11.18.2005
Salazar speaks for Senate Dems in raking GOP, White House 11.18.2005
Salazar joins senators threatening to hold up Patriot Act renewal 11.18.2005
Patriot Act curbs don't go far enough 11.18.2005
Dems put Salazar in spotlight 11.18.2005
Salazar undecided on Alito 11.17.2005
Senators split on Iraq plans 11.17.2005
Salazar among lawmakers offering energy security bill 11.17.2005
CEO: Neoplan could not compete in tough markets 11.17.2005
Senators split on Iraq plans 11.17.2005
Rocky Flats workers stiffed for efficiency 11.17.2005
Heat is on to trim U.S. reliance on oil 11.17.2005
Alito visit leaves Salazar with "grave concern" 11.17.2005
Senators push to save fuel with bill 11.17.2005
Senate OKs bill to let widow live in park 11.17.2005
Extension of Patriot Act Faces Threat of Filibuster 11.17.2005
Local companies anticipate minor problems with Neoplan closure 11.17.2005
Salazar feels valley’s pain 11.17.2005
Senate Group Unveils Oil - Saving Plan 11.17.2005
Lawmakers Back Energy Independence Measure 11.17.2005
Senate group unveils oil-saving plan 11.17.2005
Salazar among lawmakers offering energy security bill 11.17.2005
Salazar joins senate Patriot Act dissenters 11.17.2005
Dependence on foreign oil makes strange bedfellows 11.17.2005
Senators Threaten to Block Renewal of Antiterror Law 11.17.2005
Bipartisan Senate group to unveil oil-saving plan 11.16.2005
Briefs: Senate Ok’s bill boosting Rocky Flats, Pueblo depot 11.16.2005
Rocky Flats legislation passes senate 11.16.2005
Alito smoothing his path in the Senate: Supreme Court nominee follows in the footsteps of Justice Roberts 11.12.2005
Veteran’s Day Events: Keynote Speaker, U.S Senator Ken Salazar 11.11.2005
CDC buys more flu vaccine to ease shortages 11.11.2005
U.S. Sen. Salazar: Company profits 'unconscionable' 11.10.2005
Study Money 11.10.2005
High energy costs hurting, Colo. farmer tells senators: At a hearing held at behest of Sen. Ken Salazar 11.10.2005
Fountain Creek study gets boost in Congress 11.09.2005
Arctic Oil Drilling Goes to House Vote 11.09.2005
Flu Vaccine Not Arriving: Sen. Salazar worries shots are not getting to small, rural clinics 11.09.2005
Flu vaccine doses trickling in: Sen. Salazar calls for probe of distribution problems 11.09.2005
Salazar asks state to investigate flu complaints 11.08.2005
Senate kills bill extending benefits for ex-Rocky Flats workers 11.08.2005
Senate nixes benefit for speedy cleanup crew 11.08.2005
Extended benefits for Flats workers rejected 11.08.2005
Plans for sarcophagus up in air 11.07.2005
Speakout: Working to ease mine cleanup efforts 11.07.2005
Allard steps up beetle battle 11.06.2005
“Gang of 14 “still together,” though shaky, after meeting 11.04.2005
"Gang of 14” says it’s not falling apart 11.04.2005
A Thought for Interior 11.03.2005
Lawmakers differ over news of CIA operated prisons 11.03.2005
Lawmakers happy as Japan moves to lift beef ban 11.02.2005
Colorado politicians divided on Bush pick 11.01.2005
Alito threatens to spark a fire in abortion debate 11.01.2005
Salazar disappointed woman candidate not chosen 11.01.2005
October 2005    
Salazar pans latest nomination to U.S. Supreme Court; Allard waiting to meet Alito 10.31.2005
Salazar: ‘Grave disappointment’ in Alito pick 10.31.2005
Salazar's statement on Alito 10.31.2005
Methamphetamine 10.30.2005
House GOP targets shale plan 10.30.2005
Salazar: Sad day for our government 10.29.2005
Pombo and shale 10.28.2005
Coloradans’ reactions to Miers’ withdrawal 10.28.2005
Allard, Salazar back tariff on Japanese merchandise 10.28.2005
Allard, Salazar describe wish list 10.28.2005
Colo. oil shale bill endorsed by committee 10.27.2005
Senators unite in prodding Japan to lift beef ban 10.27.2005
Udall, Salazar fight provisions in budget bill 10.27.2005
Calif., Colo. tussle over oil-shale pact 10.26.2005
Trade war planned over Japan's beef ban 10.26.2005
Salazar unsure of park rule changes 10.24.2005
Salazar’s aim is true on questionable lawsuits 10.23.2005
Congressmen support bird ruling 10.23.2005
Judge clarifies forest permit ruling 10.22.2005
Fountain Creek study gets funding boost 10.22.2005
Salazar undecided, wants more information on Miers 10.21.2005
Low-cost Southwest adding Denver flights 10.21.2005
Miers “still mystery” to Salazar 10.21.2005
Judge clarifies: Public review only for major forest projects 10.21.2005
Miers leaves Salazar empty-handed 10.21.2005
Salazar says he needs more information on Miers 10.20.2005
Forest service action irks lawmakers 10.20.2005
Salazar seeks $$ for air service 10.20.2005
Salazar seeks Miers' assurance on adherence 10.20.2005
Salazar to ask nominee Miers about standing by precedent 10.20.2005
Senators approve 'rebirthing' resolution 10.20.2005
Salazar urges states to ban "rebirthing" 10.19.2005
Parks plan rewritten following criticism 10.19.2005
Dial heat bills way up 10.19.2005
Park Services proposes policy revision 10.19.2005
Salazar ready for meeting with Miers 10.19.2005
Judge's ruling in forest suit halts activities nationwide 10.19.2005
Lamar pays to avoid loss of air service 10.18.2005
Sen. Salazar is not sold on Miers 10.17.2005
Sheriffs concerned about meth use by gas workers 10.16.2005
Energy solutions fuel Salazar visit 10.15.2005
Benefits go bust for Flats workers 10.15.2005
Fuel measure could damage air quality 10.14.2005
Renewable Energy is Key 10.13.2005
Salazar touts conservation 10.13.2005
Salazar promotes renewable energy 10.13.2005
Briefs 10.13.2005
Salazar freezes envoy job 10.12.2005
Salazar offers energy bill insight 10.12.2005
Sen. Salazar talks with valley folks 10.12.2005
Salazar pushing for Delta manufacturer’s combat support hospitals 10.11.2005
Salazar seeks to create heritage area in SLV 10.11.2005
Salazar targets price gougers 10.10.2005
The watershed study 10.07.2005
Salazar decries secret briefings to supporters 10.07.2005
Bird flu moves up on the radar 10.07.2005
Bill protects people cleaning up mine sites 10.07.2005
Xcel's electric hike another shocker 10.06.2005
To each (senator) his own (vote) 10.06.2005
Salazar: Miers an "unknown quantity" and needs review 10.05.2005
Salazar sweats Miers 10.05.2005
SLV forums focus on energy policy 10.05.2005
Salazar wants more information on Miers 10.05.2005
Congressmen demand Fountain Creek action pollution action 10.04.2005
Salazar: Renewable energy path to oil independence 10.04.2005
Salazar, Allard look forward to learning more about Miers 10.04.2005
Soldiers and Salazars 10.03.2005
Salazar vows to review Miers' credentials 10.03.2005
Salazar warns Bush on next court choice 10.02.2005
Web error puts school aid at risk 10.01.2005
Mulling next justice, Salazar says Bush 'acts like a king' 10.01.2005
Soldier’s plea for better protection hits the mark 10.01.2005
Soldier's letter sways Senate to buy guns 10.01.2005
September 2005   Date
Roberts sails through 09.30.2005
Park dweller clears hurdle 09.29.2005
Beefing up UCCS’ role in terror war 09.29.2005
Meetings set for Moab cleanup 09.28.2005
Salazar: Nominate Hispanic or woman 09.28.2005
Ark Valley Conduit funding delay seen 09.28.2005
Woman likely to keep home in park 09.28.2005
Senate panel OKs bill to let widow retain home in park 09.28.2005
Salazar to back Roberts for court 09.26.2005
Salazar to back Roberts 09.23.2005
New bill fights pine beetle 09.23.2005
Senate OKs military funding for state 09.23.2005
Salazar, Roberts to talk 09.23.2005
Betting on shale 09.21.2005

National parks - Proposed changes should be debated vigorously

09.20.2005
Salazar blasts national parks plan 09.20.2005
UNC wins $2 million grant 09.20.2005
Salazar urges Bush to name funds chief 09.19.2005
Congress ‘speeding’ to restrict cold medicines 09.18.2005
Salazar: Plan exploits parks 09.17.2005
Preferred Storage plan making slow progress 09.16.2005
Salazar offers defense of pledge 09.15.2005
Salazar: Casino plan has little chance in Congress 09.15.2005
USGS to consolidate mapping operations in Denver 09.15.2005
Salazar urges disaster aid for farmers 09.14.2005
Rocky flats hot spots to be cleaned 09.13.2005
Colorado delegates relieved, urge codified job experience 09.13.2005
Roberts sees role as limited 09.13.2005
Brief, 9/13 09.13.2005
Salazar calls for aid plan; Congress eyes recovery 09.13.2005
Salazar visits evacuees 09.12.2005
Brown has to go; it's just horse sense 09.08.2005
Salazar will urge Roberts to foster unity on court 09.08.2005
Lawmakers differ on gas prices, FEMA blame 09.08.2005
Salazar: Dismiss FEMA director 09.07.2005
High price paid for reduced FEMA status 09.07.2005
Lawmakers question fuel prices 09.07.2005
Salazar, Udall call for ouster of FEMA boss 09.07.2005
Pump pain sparks gouging fears 09.07.2005
Congress facing other storms 09.06.2005
August 2005   Date
Sen. Salazar’s statement on BRAC commission decision to move the 4th Infantry Division to Fort Carson  08.24.2005
Salazar applauds forest service for studying alternatives to Twin Lakes bridge 08.24.2005
Salazar turns heads quickly 08.21.2005
U.S. Veterans Say War, Funding Gap Worsen Health-Care Shortage 08.18.2005
Salazar: Energy bill a good step 08.18.2005
Lucy and the football 08.17.2005
Veterans tell Salazar of health care hardships 08.17.2005
Pentagon official reportedly fired 08.17.2005
Salazar talks energy 08.17.2005
Salazar on energy bill: 'Glass half-full' 08.16.2005
Salazar praises energy bill 08.16.2005
Sen. Salazar in Craig to talk up energy bill 08.16.2005
News in Brief: Salazar swings though Aspen 08.16.2005
Salazar coming to Eagle to talk energy 08.15.2005
Salazar to talk energy tonight 08.15.2005
Colorado Senators Warn Pentagon About Underfunding Depot for 2007 08.15.2005
Salazar coming to Eagle 08.14.2005
Colorado senators warn Pentagon about underfunding depot 08.13.2005
Funds for fallen heroes 08.13.2005
Xcel eyes coal gasification plant 08.12.2005
Lawmakers urge FAA to ground MU-2Bs 08.11.2005
Task force hopes to pressure Springs 08.11.2005
$1 billion gap demands explanation, fix 08.09.2005
Energy bill expected to benefit state's producers 08.09.2005
Officials plead case for Lowry 08.09.2005
Congress gung-ho on oil shale 08.08.2005
Energy bill encourages oil shale development 08.04.2005
Senator set to hear veterans’ issues in Grand Junction 08.04.2005
Senate right on gun suits 08.03.2005
Salazar hits mark on gun crime suits 08.01.2005
Senators seek Web porn tax 08.01.2005
Mountain Post works toward land addition 08.01.2005
July 2005   Date
Salazar blazes a new trail 07.31.2005
Lawmakers OK $250,000 for Durango 07.31.2005
LWCF funding restored 07.31.2005
No charges in ouster 07.30.2005
No charge in Denver 3 case 07.30.2005
Dem's gun vote rings 07.30.2005
Highway bill pours billions into Colorado 07.30.2005
State road work gets $332 million 07.30.2005
Colorado reacts to energy bill 07.28.2005
Allard, Salazar serving well with legislation 07.28.2005
Energy bill invites oil shale development 07.28.2005
Fort Carson expected to get 8,000 more soldiers 07.28.2005
Latino leaders have mixed reactions to Roberts nomination 07.28.2005
Fort Carson expected to get 8,000 more soldiers 07.28.2005
Web Porn to be Taxed, Filtered 07.27.2005
Salazar Wants To Tax Porn Sites, Add More Restrictions 07.27.2005
Natural beef from a longtime ranch family 07.27.2005
Energy bill powers up 07.27.2005
Chances dim for Democrat health plan for veterans 07.27.2005
Colorado delegation working to keep Denver military annex open 07.27.2005
Agreement reached on mineral rights at Rocky Flats 07.27.2005
Senators combine to hasten refuge 07.26.2005
Utility merger bill may cause drastic changes 07.25.2005
Senators request money from Defense budget 07.24.2005
Senators prod action on destruction of chemical weapons stockpile 07.23.2005
Senators rally for benefits for workers at Rocky Flats 07.23.2005
USS Pueblo's symbolic significance apparent to all 07.21.2005
Nomination to test filibuster pact 07.21.2005
Senators avoid Chemical Depot glitch 07.21.2005
Allard praises Supreme Court nominee; Salazar guarded 07.21.2005
Some Disappointed Nominee Won't Add Diversity to Court 07.21.2005
Nomination disappointing to those hoping for a woman or a minority / Hispanic leaders most vocal about letdown 07.21.2005
Dobson praises Roberts; Salazar still undecided 07.21.2005
Buckley Air Force annex added to closure list 07.21.2005
Salazar reserved, Allard excited about nomination 07.21.2005
Lawmakers cautious, enthusiastic on nomination 07.20.2005
Colorado senators hint at how they might vote 07.20.2005
Allard endorses; Salazar shows concern 07.20.2005
Aurora site joins base closures 07.20.2005
Gang member arrested in raid 07.20.2005
Buckley Air Force administrative annex added to base closure list 07.20.2005
Republicans, Some Democrats Praise Roberts 07.20.2005
Conduit moving toward reality 07.19.2005
Consider Justice Kourlis 07.18.2005
Colorado senator confounds colleagues 07.18.2005
Conduit: ‘Next step of a long journey’ Senators provide region’s water users with a road map 07.17.2005
Senator stresses bipartisan approach to problem solving 07.17.2005
Salazar talks about water districts 07.17.2005
Kourlis’ name “in hopper” for high court seat, Salazar is told 07.15.2005
Lucero joins list of court potentials 07.15.2005
Dems list governor-race funds 07.14.2005
Go West, Supreme Court? 07.14.2005
Feds should acquire Flats mineral rights 07.14.2005
Good deal for area’s veterans 07.14.2005
Dems pushing for bigger Army 07.14.2005
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07.14.2005
No word on state high court judge moving up 07.14.2005
Salazar backs Colorado judge for high court 07.14.2005
Dems say Army needs more troops 07.14.2005
Senators Who Averted Showdown Face New Test in Court Fight 07.14.2005
Senate Democrats Call for Increase in Troops 07.14.2005
VA hospital rescued 07.13.2005
Looking toward West 07.13.2005
Homeland security bill amended in state’s favor 07.13.2005
2-year pact saves home in park 07.13.2005
VA hospital sets its site 07.13.2005
Conduit legislation expected today 07.13.2005
Groups say Latino should fill court vacancy 07.13.2005
Massaro: WW II medals bestowed on Pueblo man 07.12.2005
We can do better for producers than CAFTA 07.12.2005
New troops will boost costs 07.08.2005
Fort Carson expansion will strain resources 07.08.2005
Senate OK’s buyout at Rocky Flats 07.07.2005
Salazar: VA shortfall based on poor planning 07.07.2005
Salazar kicks off state tour in FM Senator discusses health care, energy 07.06.2005
Salazar says he wants more 07.06.2005
Remember the Pueblo 07.06.2005
Nation merits a better plan for Iraq war 07.03.2005
Senators brace for court nomination battle 07.02.2005
Congress considers RMNP wilderness label 07.02.2005
Senate committee OKs bill that requests return of USS Pueblo 07.01.2005
Democrats criticize Bush on war strategy 07.01.2005
Senate bill presses for return of USS Pueblo 07.01.2005
Allard, Salazar split on issue of CAFTA treaty 07.01.2005
Udall, Salazar pushing to set aside wilderness 07.01.2005
Speakout: Ethanol a first step to independence 07.01.2005
June 2005    
Salazar says investigation could get to bottom of Gitmo 06.30.2005
Salazar offers dose of reality on oil shale 06.30.2005
Senate adds step in oil-shale development 06.29.2005
Senate panel grills VA on shortfall 06.29.2005
Salazar mulls stance on free trade proposal 06.27.2005
Homeland security gets scruting 06.24.2005
Senator calls for emergency radio czar 06.21.2005
SAFE instead of Patriot 06.18.2005
Patriot Act revision 06.17.2005
Salazar: U.S. should be energy-independent 06.16.2005
Oil overdependence ‘security emergency’ 06.16.2005
Lawmakers list townhouse, farm, Dairy Queen as assets 06.16.2005
Sen. Salazar promotes energy independence 06.16.2005
Older Salazar trying to ignore party line 06.13.2005
Senators support funding for SLV conservation plan 06.11.2005
Salazar supports conduit for valley 06.07.2005
Latinos lack representation in the legislature; lawmakers fight for their voices to be heard 06.05.2005
Salazar brothers focus on representing all residents 06.05.2005
Moving toward purple 06.04.2005
May 2005    
Study dissects Salazars’ winning ways” 05.30.2005
Senate compromise 05.26.2005
Salazar calls judges deal defeat for ‘radical right’ 05.25.2005
Salazar’s role in deal hailed, hit 05.25.2005
Salazar helped broker Senate deal 05.25.2005
Kudos to Salazar, 13 others Compromise saves Senate, moves voting process forward 05.25.2005
Emirates releases Colorado men/ 2 workers had been detained six months in Mideast nation 05.25.2005


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