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MARKEY MEASURE INCLUDED IN SMALL BUSINESS JOBS BILL ENACTED TODAY
Sep 27, 2010
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The final version of the Small Business Jobs and Lending Act signed into law today by the President contains a key measure introduced by Congresswoman Betsy Markey.
Introduced by Rep. Markey in May of 2009, the Small Business Assistance in Debt (AID) Act permits small business owners to acces...
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MARKEY VOTES TO CUT TAXES, BOOST LENDING TO COLORADO SMALL BUSINESSES
Sep 23, 2010
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Congresswoman Betsy Markey today voted to pass the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297), legislation that will cut taxes on small businesses and increase access to capital for small businesses and allow them to create new jobs.
“As a former small business owner, I know how tough it is ...
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MARKEY HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE
Sep 14, 2010
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The National Farmers Union today presented Congresswoman Betsy Markey with the 2010 Golden Triangle Award, the organization’s highest legislative honor.
The award was presented to Rep. Markey for demonstrating leadership on issues relevant to America’s family farmers, ranchers and rural commu...
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MARKEY TO RETURN OVER $100K TO TREASURY
Jul 28, 2010
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Congresswoman Betsy Markey today announced that she will return roughly $117,000 from her office budget to the U.S. Treasury. That budget covers the costs of staffing and running offices in Greeley, Fort Collins, Lamar, Sterling and Washington, DC.
“As a former small business owner, I’ve balan...
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MARKEY SCORES WIN AGAINST WASTEFUL SPENDING
Jul 27, 2010
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The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 394-23 to pass legislation introduced by Congresswoman Betsy Markey that will rescind hundreds of millions of dollars in old earmarks that have been sitting unused, sometimes for more than 20 years. The bill will prevent those funds from being spent and ...
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MARKEY: DON’T PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY OR DISMANTLE MEDICARE
Jul 20, 2010
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In advance of the 75th anniversary of Social Security, which was signed into law in August of 1935, Congresswoman Betsy Markey delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives:
“As we debate ways to tackle our growing deficit and create jobs, I rise today to call on t...
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MARKEY TARGETS WASTEFUL SPENDING
Jul 14, 2010
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Congresswoman Betsy Markey today introduced legislation that will rescind hundreds of millions of dollars in old earmarks that have been sitting unused in states' coffers, sometimes for more than 20 years. The bill will direct these funds back to the U.S. Treasury to back down the federal budget def...
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MARKEY ANNOUNCES A VICTORY FOR VETERANS
Jul 12, 2010
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Congresswoman Betsy Markey hailed today’s announcement by Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki that the VA will adopt an easier process for Veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The VA’s new rule grants a presumption of service connec...
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MARKEY HELPS SECURE $400 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDING FOR COLORADO SOLAR FACILITY
Jul 3, 2010
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Congresswoman Betsy Markey today joined the Administration in announcing a conditional commitment for a $400 million loan guarantee to Loveland-based Abound Solar, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“This is phenomenal news for Northern Colorado,” said Rep. Markey. “I pushe...
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MARKEY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITION INSURANCE PLAN
Jul 1, 2010
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Today, Congresswoman Betsy Markey announced that starting July 6th, Coloradans will be able to register for the new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan created under the Affordable Care Act. The plan will provide affordable health insurance coverage to people who are currently uninsured due to pre...
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