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News Room: Press Releases by Issue Area
Press Releases of Congressman John T. Salazar, Third District of Colorado
Agriculture
- Congressman Salazar asks Department of Defense to investigate U.S. Army’s efforts to acquire land for Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (June 18, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar discusses issues of the day with the Gunnison Stockgrowers (June 5, 2010)
- Salazar presses President Calderon of Mexico to open market to U.S. potatoes (May 21, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar Statement on Piñon Canyon (June 18, 2009)
- OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE QUESTIONS LAND ACQUISITION AT PIÑON CANYON (March 30, 2009)
- Salazar Statement on Pinon Canyon Expansion (March 10, 2009)
- Salazar and Markey Introduce Ark Valley Conduit Legislation and Save the Family Farm and Ranch Act to Mark the 111th Congress (January 7, 2009)
- ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Salazar Brothers to Join Celebration of Mesa Verde Expansion on Saturday (August 14, 2008)
- Salazar Scores Major Victory for Southern Colorado Ranchers (June 16, 2008)
- Salazar Statement on Piñon Canyon Fire (June 13, 2008)
- Salazar to Host Meeting Friday on Colorado’s 2008 Wheat Harvest (June 12, 2008)
- Salazar: “House Overturns President’s Misguided Veto of the Farm Bill” (May 21, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Urge BLM to Listen to Locals, Defer Oil & Gas Lease Sales in Saguache and Rio Grande Counties (May 2, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Weighs in on Conservation Easements with Farm Bill Conference Committee (April 30, 2008)
- House Panel Hears Testimony on Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (April 24, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Secure Inclusion of Pinon Canyon Expansion Delay in Omnibus Spending Bill (December 18, 2007)
- Survival of Piñon Canyon Farmers and Ranchers is in the Hands of the President (November 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar applauds Senator Salazar’s decision on Piñon Canyon (September 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Investment in Rural America (August 3, 2007)
- Salazar Hails 2007 Farm Bill As Win For Colorado Farmers (July 23, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement after Fire Near New Castle Forces 90 Homeowners to Evacuate (June 20, 2007)
- Piñon Canyon Vote Landslide Victory For Salazar And Colorado (June 15, 2007)
- CONGRESSMEN SALAZAR AND UDALL REQUEST TOP PRIORITY FOR WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS PLAN (May 31, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Declares Win For Farmers And Ranchers Who Will Receive Disaster Relief Funding (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Response to President’s Threat To Veto Disaster Relief Funding Bill (May 10, 2007)
- Salazar and Mahoney Introduce Bill to Keep Family Farms in the Family (April 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Bill Promoting Specialty Crops for Critical Agricultural Sector (March 21, 2007)
- Lawmakers Request Colorado Be Included In Disaster Relief Bill (March 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Applauds FEMA, Urges USDA To Do More (February 8, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Urges FEMA To Include Ranchers In Relief Fund (January 8, 2007)
- SALAZAR PUSHES FOR FEDERAL DISASTER DESIGNATION (January 3, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Requests Disaster Declaration for San Luis Valley Producers (June 16, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Hosts Constituents At Farm Bill Field Hearing (May 4, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Attends Farm Bill Field Hearings (February 7, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: Japan Bows To Congressional Pressure, Reopens Markets To U.S. Beef (December 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes To Protect Private Property Rights (November 3, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Condemns Agriculture Budget Cuts (October 28, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pressures Japan to Treat U.S. Beef Producers Fairly (October 28, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar to Japan: Open Markets to U.S. Beef (April 6, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Decision to Delay Canadian Beef Imports (March 2, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Shares Ranchers' Concerns with Secretary Johanns, Ag Committee (March 1, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: We Need to Keep Our Commitment to Family Farmers (February 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: We Cannot Pass Debt Burden onto Backs of Farmers and Veterans (February 7, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Agriculture Committee (January 26, 2005)
Appropriations
- Salazar & Markey: Piñon Canyon funding ban clears critical hurdle for FY2011 (July 14, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar brings millions in appropriations funding back to Colorado’s Third Congressional District (December 10, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar will work to create Chimney Rock National Monument (July 7, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar says additional $22 million would improve Mesa Verde National Park experience (July 2, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar says additional $22 million would improve Mesa Verde National Park experience (July 1, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights for an improved public safety communication system for Alamosa (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights for an improved public safety navigation and communication system for Durango (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights to fund child abuse prevention and treatment in Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco Counties (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights to improve Telluride/Mountain Village emergency response communication system (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces Piñon Canyon Funding Ban to Continue for FY2010 (June 16, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $269,790 in funding to preserve Colorado’s mining heritage (March 20, 2009)
- Salazar Announces Defense Appropriations Requests (March 10, 2009)
- Salazar Announces Funding for Western Colorado Included in House Passed Omnibus (February 25, 2009)
- Salazar works to provide $881,000 in funding for Alamosa water system and nursing facility (February 25, 2009)
Budget
- Congressman Salazar announces House Appropriations Committee approval of $24 million federal appropriation for the Roaring Fork Transit Authority (July 23, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces new tax tool to help Coloradoans put stimulus funds in their own pocket this tax season (April 5, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar says, "Today’s PAYGO vote is the key to controlling the federal budget" (February 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar votes to keep estate tax from growing on Colorado farmers, ranchers and business owners (December 3, 2009)
- Salazar Takes Action to Rein in Deficit Spending (July 22, 2009)
- Salazar Scores Victory for Rural Colorado in 2009 Budget (March 13, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Statement on the President’s 2009 Budget (February 4, 2008)
- Salazar Responds to State of the Union (January 28, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Major Funding For Vital Colorado Projects (December 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Bill (December 19, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES “OMNIBUS” APPROPRIATIONS VOTE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES APPROPRIATIONS FOR BAYFIELD AND CHIMNEY ROCK (December 17, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Provision in House Bill to Provide Funds for La Plata County Health Care Needs (July 19, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Reacts To President’s Budget Request (February 5, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar: "2007 Budget is Irresponsible Spending" (May 17, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar To Budget Committee: “Do Not Fail Rural America” (February 14, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: "Budget Hurts Farmers When We Need Them Most" (February 8, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Defeats Harmful Mining Provision (December 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Budget Process Needs Fundamental Change (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Guarantee Full Funding for PILT Program (February 14, 2005)
Committees
Congressional District Art Competition
Economy
- Congressman Salazar announces $1,850,000 in funding for a new research facility for Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (October 5, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar helps pass China Currency Reform (September 29, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar renews call for tax cut extension (September 29, 2010)
- Salazar “Much needed access to credit and tax relief for small businesses” (September 23, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar urges 1-year extension of tax cuts (September 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $ 61,000 in funding for economic development in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties (August 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $ 61,000 in funding for economic development in Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, and San Miguel counties (July 15, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $89,500 in funding for economic development in Southern Colorado (July 15, 2010)
- Salazar’s efforts pay off as Federal Reserve adopts Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights today (June 15, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar helps pass bi-partisan jobs bill (March 4, 2010)
- Non-partisan report puts Congressman Salazar at center of U.S. House (March 2, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar Responds to State of the Union Address (January 27, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar offers support for President Obama’s commitment to more accountability and less deficit spending (February 24, 2009)
- Salazar says Colorado is the perfect place to kick off American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (February 17, 2009)
- Salazar: “It’s time to spend American money on American jobs” (February 13, 2009)
- Salazar Announces 2010 Census Employment Opportunities for Coloradans (February 5, 2009)
- Salazar says Recovery Bill is “the right choice for a tough time” (January 28, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar’s Statement on House Passage of Bailout Legislation (October 3, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Receives 2008 Congressional Partnership Award for Community and Economic Development Efforts (March 20, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Economic Stimulus Package (February 7, 2008)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO CITY OF PUEBLO (September 18, 2007)
- The Nation Follows Colorado’s Example By Raising The Minimum Wage (July 24, 2007)
- Salazar Recognized by Blue Dog Coalition for Commitment to Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Government (June 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Urges EDA To Support Economic Development In The Arkansas Valley (February 28, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes To Give America’s Working Families Their First Pay Raise In Almost Ten Years (January 10, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar: Sundstrand Employees Eligible For Federal Assistance (July 12, 2005)
Education
- Congressman Salazar announces $290,000 for Otero Junior College in La Junta (September 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar Announces $100 Million Grant for Rural Broadband in Colorado (September 13, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces funding for stroke/brain injury research at Colorado State University-Pueblo (August 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar authors legislation to aide Fort Lewis College with Native American tuition reimbursement (August 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $700,000 in federal funding for Bayfield Learning Center (April 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar invites high school students in Colorado’s Third Congressional District to enter the 2010 Congressional Art Competition (March 16, 2010)
- Salazar Honors Colorado Olympians (March 16, 2010)
- {Congressman Salazar announces $1 million in federal funding for San Luis Valley Head Start} (January 6, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $1.7 million to expand early childhood learning programs in Southern Colorado (November 23, 2009)
- Stimulus bill funding will help keep Head Start programs going strong in five rural Colorado communities (July 10, 2009)
- Salazar Announces Academy Information Day (March 19, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Make Pitch for Pueblo Public Housing Project Funds (January 22, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Investment in America’s Children (December 5, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies (November 16, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Grant to Durango Head Start Projects (November 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $2.4 Million Award for Pueblo City Schools (September 25, 2007)
- Successful Bipartisan Amendment Increases PILT Funding (June 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Grant Awards For Otero Junior College, Durango Economic Development Group, And Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (June 25, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Nominates Colorado Students Competing to Attend U.S. Service Academies (January 22, 2007)
- John Salazar Votes To Cut Interest Rates On College Loans For Students Most In Need (January 17, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Restored Funds for TRIO Programs (March 25, 2005)
Energy and Environment
- Congressman Salazar announces legislation to protect Hermosa Creek, Perins Peak and Animas City Mountain (October 12, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar pushes for public meetings on low altitude flights over Southern Colorado (October 8, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar applauds EPA action to reduce pollution in Southwest Colorado (October 7, 2010)
- John Salazar will draft legislation to protect Thompson Divide land and water (October 4, 2010)
- John Salazar Recognizes National Public Lands Day (September 24, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar praises House passage of Rural Energy Savings Program (September 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar Responds to today’s vote on the CLEAR Act (July 30, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar’s San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act passes House Natural Resources Committee today (June 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar pushes for permanent diversion of radioactive waste away from Conejos County today (June 2, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar offers comment on Chris Park land exchange (May 28, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar urges U.S. Energy Secretary to continue diversion of radioactive waste away from Conejos County (May 27, 2010)
- Congressman John Salazar praises those fighting the Beaver Fire near Norwood (May 25, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar heralds the passage of his fish recovery bill in the House (May 20, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar and Senator Bennet introduce legislation to designate Chimney Rock a National Monument today (May 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $296,977 in stimulus funding allocated for San Juan Bioenergy (March 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar testifies on Capitol Hill in support of San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill (January 22, 2010)
- Salazar, Udall, Bennet announce Department of Energy decision not to store mercury in Grand Junction (January 22, 2010)
- {Congressman Salazar announces Green Job placement program for hard working Coloradoans} (January 6, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar introduces 61,682 acre San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act (October 22, 2009)
- Salazar Asks Ag Secretary to extend Chris Park land exchange comment period (September 11, 2009)
- Salazar Unveils Draft of San Juan Mountains Wilderness Legislation (July 17, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar supports goal of energy bill but says current version is “unfair to Coloradans” (June 26, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Testifies at Hearing on Mountain Pine Beetles (June 16, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Agreement on new San Luis Valley Solar Plant (April 4, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar marks personal legislative milestone at historic White House bill signing (March 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar says FLAME Act will help protect our forests, our firefighters and the federal budget (March 26, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar celebrates two major legislative victories for the San Luis Valley March 25, 2009
- Salazar celebrates passage of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area act (March 25, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights to secure $1,250,000 in funding for Ophir Valley Preservation Project (March 11, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar and Senator Udall ask Governor to support protection for Archuleta County (March 9, 2009)
- Salazar Commends Interior Decision on Oil Shale (February 25, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Asks EPA to Step Up Involvement on Wolf Creek (October 21, 2008)
- Bush Administration Runs Roughshod over Colorado on Oil Shale (October 7, 2008)
- Congressmen Salazar & Udall Help Secure Additional $910 Million for Firefighting Costs Includes $175 Million for Hazardous Fuels Reduction such as in areas hit hard by bark beetle kill (October 7, 2008)
- Congressmen Salazar Again Secures Prohibition on Piñon Canyon Expansion (October 7, 2008)
- Salazar Announces House Passage of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Act (September 18, 2008)
- Congressman John Salazar Urges Colleagues to Pass Jackson Gulch Bill for Southwest Colorado (September 15, 2008)
- Congressman John Salazar's Statement on the Roan Lease Sale (August 14, 2008)
- Salazars, Udall Request Delay on Roan Leasing to Ensure Colorado Receives its Fair Share of Oil and Gas Revenues (July 28, 2008)
- Salazar Responds to President’s Comments on Off Shore Drilling (July 14, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Introduce Bill to Create Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area and Wilderness (May 22, 2008)
- Salazar Fights the Skyrocketing Cost of Gasoline (May 13, 2008)
- Salazars & Udall Introduce Bill to Maximize Colorado’s Oil/ Gas Leasing Revenues, Protect the Roan Plateau (April 17, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Statement on Colorado Fires (April 16, 2008)
- Salazars & Allard Introduce Bill to ‘Fix’ Transfer Act and Ensure that Colorado and West Slope Communities Get Their Fair Share (April 15, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Extension of SDS Comment Period (April 14, 2008)
- REP. SALAZAR ENCOURAGED BY WOLF CREEK EIS AGREEMENT (February 20, 2008)
- San Luis Valley to Receive $50,000 for Energy Assistance (February 15, 2008)
- Sen. Salazar & Reps. Salazar and Udall Introduce Bill to Achieve Swift and Safe Destruction of Hydrolysate On-Site at Pueblo Chemical Depot (February 15, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Work to Fix Transfer Act, Immediately Dedicate Surplus Funds to Garfield, Rio Blanco Counties (February 7, 2008)
- Salazars, Udall Fight Federal Government to Ensure State Gets Fair Share of Oil, Gas Leasing Revenues (February 6, 2008)
- U.S. Representatives John Salazar, Mark Udall and Senator Ken Salazar Propose Legislation to Protect West Slope and Ensure State Receives Fair Share From Oil and Gas Development (January 8, 2008)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTION IN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE (December 18, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Tout Inclusion of Mesa Verde Expansion Bill in Year-End Appropriations Measure (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR HOPEFUL RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR NAVY BUILDING ON FAIRGROUNDS (December 11, 2007)
- Reps Salazar and Udall Urge BLM to Weigh Input from Local Communities in any Roan Decision (December 10, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar: Pinon Canyon Protected in House/Senate Conference Report (November 1, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar: Much Needed Mining Reform Bill Passes House (November 1, 2007)
- Salazar’s Mesa Verde Expansion Bill sails through U.S. House (October 22, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Opposes Desert Rock Power Plant (October 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Endorses Mining Reform Bill (October 2, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR DESERT ROCK COMMENTS (September 13, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges BLM to Delay Leasing San Luis Hills (August 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Passage of Energy Bill with Protection for Roan Plateau (August 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar: “Energy Bill Great for Colorado and the Roan Plateau” (July 31, 2007)
- Salazar and Udall: Roan Battle Not Over (June 27, 2007)
- Salazar And Udall Team Up To Delay Drilling Atop The Roan Plateau (May 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Udall’s Request for Pinon Canyon Congressional Hearing (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds To Fountain Creek Flood In Pueblo (May 8, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Calls for Public Hearings On Desert Rock Power Plant Proposal (April 25, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces $850,000 in initial funding for Ophir Valley Preservation Project (April 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Responds To Decision To Drill More Gas Wells In Southwestern Colorado (April 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Bill Authorizes Mesa Verde Expansion (March 28, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Sponsors Renewable Energy Legislation (March 6, 2007)
- The 2007 Clean Energy Act will benefit Colorado’s Environment (February 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Requests Due Diligence and Community Involvement If Toxic Waste Facilities Are Developed In DeBeque (January 22, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For National Clean Energy Act (January 18, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Argues Against Rapid Oil Shale Development (June 26, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: "Drilling in ANWR is Not the Answer" (May 25, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Renewable Energy Plan (May 16, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Helps Pass Bill to Eradicate Tamarisk (May 3, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar, Udall Seek Answers on Firefighting Aircraft (May 3, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Moves To Improve Water Quality, Clean Up Abandoned Mine Sites (March 30, 2006)
- Congressmen Salazar Continues Fight To Protect Public Lands (December 7, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar On Wolf Creek:"A Project Of This Scope And Size Cannot Continue" (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $240,000 For Pueblo Park Development (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $1M for Rio Grande Bike Trail (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Sangro de Cristo Heritage Bill (November 17, 2005)
- Congreessman Salazar Speaks Out Against Harmful Mining Law (November 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces 10 x 10 Renewable Energy Plan (November 16, 2005)
- Congressmen Salazar And Udall Unveil Proposal To Address Bark Beetle Problem (November 3, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Taxpayer Subsidies For Oil Companies Are Absurd (October 7, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Energy Development Should Help The Community (August 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Renewable Energy Policy (April 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Submits Comment on Roan Plateau (April 4, 2005)
Health Care
- Congressman Salazar calls on health insurers to reverse decision on child-only plans (October 8, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar heralds today’s launch of new website to help Coloradoans explore health care options (July 1, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar tells seniors trapped in the Medicare donut hole that “help is on the way” (June 9, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $403,275in federal funding to upgrade the Gunnison County Emergency Operations Center (May 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar, Senators Udall and Bennet announce $12 million in Recovery Act funding for new health care pilot program in Grand Junction (May 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar congratulates Marguerite Salazar on her appointment as U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Regional Director (April 7, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar celebrates today’s passage of historic health care legislation (March 21, 2010)
- Salazar Statement on Impending Health Care Vote (March 18, 2010)
- Salazar and 61 House members introduce prescription drug price negotiation bill (March 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar votes for more competition in health care industry (February 24, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar heralds today's passage of the Affordable Healthcare for America Act (November 7, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar releases list of benefits new health care bill will bring to Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District (November 3, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar's Letter on Healthcare (October 29, 2009)
- Salazar Responds to Obama’s Presidential Address to Congress (September 10, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Asks President Obama To Include Lessons From Grand Junction In Health Care Discussions (September 4, 2009)
- Salazar invites President Obama to Grand Junction, Colorado (June 11, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Provide Health Care to Thousands of Colorado Children (January 14, 2009)
- Salazar: "Congress Overturns President's Misguided Veto of Critical Medicare Legislation" (July 16, 2008)
- Salazar: President Should Reconsider Budget Cuts that Hurt Delta County's Surveillance Efforts of West Nile Virus (July 16, 2008)
- REP. SALAZAR VOTES TO OVERTURN SCHIP VETO (January 23, 2008)
- Rep. John Salazar Event at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday (January 8, 2008)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE (November 16, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Scores Critical Healthcare Funding for Rural Coloradans (November 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Passage of Revised SCHIP Legislation (October 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar reacts to SCHIP (October 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar calls on CMS to release SCHIP findings to justify veto (October 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar angered at SCHIP veto (October 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (September 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (August 1, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar, Smith, Capito Amendment to Establish Office of Rural Health (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Legislation That Protects Medicaid Funding For Colorado Hospitals (April 24, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Stem Cell Research (May 24, 2005)
Homeland Security
- Congressman Salazar discusses trip to Afghanistan (April 13, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar encourages travelers to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean Region to review new passport requirements (June 1, 2009)
- Salazar Statement on Supreme Court Overturning the DC Gun Ban (June 26, 2008)
- Salazar Statement on FISA (March 14, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Announces First Responder Grants to Colorado Communities (December 20, 2007)
- Colorado Reps. Host Homeland Security Officials at Pueblo’s TTCI (July 11, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For 9/11 Commission Act (January 9, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Adequate Border Control Funding (May 15, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Questions Army on Pinyon Canyon Expansion (April 27, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Appointed to Department Of Defense Conference Committee (December 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Meets Congressional, Community Demands (April 19, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: No Transport of Chemical Weapons Through Our Neighborhoods (April 6, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Agreement to Release Funds a Credit to Congress, Community (March 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Should Fulfill Treaty Obligations, Keep Faith with Communities (February 28, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Responds to DOD's Latest Letter on Chemical Depot (February 4, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Should Keep Faith with Pueblo Community on Chemical Depot (January 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Invites DOD to Meet Directly with Constituents Affected by Delay of Pueblo Chemical Depot Project (January 17, 2005)
Housing
- Congressman Salazar announces $137,671 in funding for affordable housing in Delta (June 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $157,639 in funding for affordable housing in La Junta (June 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $215,842 in funding for affordable housing in Walsenburg (June 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $325,735 in funding for affordable housing in Alamosa (June 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $2,721,000 in federal funding to help community members find affordable housing in the Pueblo area (June 11, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $240,000 in federal funding to help Pueblo residents secure housing (May 14, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $90,000 in federal funding for six self-help build projects in Dolores (May 14, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $460,000 in federal funding for the Independent Life Center (December 11, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar says banks “better start helping people keep their homes" (December 2, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $599,935.00 in federal funding for new Adams State College housing program (September 16, 2009)
Media Events
Public Events
Social Security
Transportation and Infrastructure
- Congressman Salazar praises FAA decision to support Telluride Airport (October 12, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar urges FAA to come to assist Telluride Airport (October 5, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar passes legislation to name Pueblo’s Government Printing Office the “Congressman Frank Evans Government Printing Office Distribution Center” in honor of former Congressman (September 15, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $2.2 million in federal funding for Garfield County Regional Airport (August 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $855,175 in federal funding to improve rural Colorado airports (August 3, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $5.3 million to improve seven rural Colorado airports (July 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $ 1,092,065 in federal funding to expand passenger terminal at Montrose Regional Airport and to rehabilitate Hopkins Field runway (March 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $1,498,229 in federal funding to improve Yampa Valley Regional Airport (March 16, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $ 225,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate Perry Stokes Airport runway (March 12, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $17 million in federal funding to improve safety at Telluride Regional Airport (March 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $171,000 in federal funding to repair Durango-La Plata County Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle Service Road (March 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $225,000 in federal funding for Delta-Blake Field Airport (March 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $75,000 in federal funding for improvements to Craig-Moffat County Airport (March 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $946,631in federal funding to repair decaying air carrier ramp at Grand Junction Regional Airport (March 4, 2010)
- Bennet, Udall, Salazar, Coffman Urge Congressional Leaders to Deliver Denver TV to Montezuma, La Plata County Residents (February 23, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $72,910 in stimulus funding for Costilla County Senior Citizens Club (February 23, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar brings groups together to discuss future of Wolf Creek development (February 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar says today’s House vote will improve emergency fire operations in the San Luis Valley (October 15, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $17.5 million grant for improvements to Garfield County Regional Airport (September 21, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $2.5 million in stimulus bill funding for critical Glenwood Springs highway projects (August 14, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces funding for Archuleta County/Stevens Field Airport runway rehabilitation (June 30, 2009)
- Salazar announces grant to update Aspen-Pitkin County Airport master plan (June 30, 2009)
- Salazar, Markey, and Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Repairs to High-Hazard Dams (March 30, 2009)
- Salazar Announces $76.8 Million for Highway Projects in the 3rd District from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (February 25, 2009)
- Salazar announces $452,178 grant to begin Montrose Airport terminal expansion process (February 24, 2009)
- Salazar announces grant to improve wildlife control fencing at Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (February 18, 2009)
- Salazar announces grant to update Aspen-Pitkin County Airport master plan (February 18, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $1 million grant for improvements at Pueblo Memorial Airport (February 11, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $21.5 million in grants to improve safety at Telluride Regional Airport (January 26, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces grant to improve San Luis Valley Regional Airport (January 22, 2009)
- SALAZAR SAYS NEW LAW WILL MEND ROADS AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMY (June 4, 2008)
Transportation
- Congressman Salazar joins Pueblo Community to welcome Allegiant AirlinesCulmination of Salazar’s nearly year-long effort to bring carrier to Pueblo (August 4, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $78,659 in federal funding to improve Grand Junction bus safety (July 15, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $4,800,000 in federal funding for the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo (July 1, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $ 44,878 in funding to improve Snowmass Village bus service (May 21, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar To Visit Steamboat Springs on Wednesday, August 19th (August 19, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $1.5 million in stimulus funding for new Grand Valley Transit facility (July 10, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces federal funding to purchase Steamboat Springs hybrid bus (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces funding to improve two Southern Colorado airports (June 3, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces $13.5 million grant for improvements to Garfield County Regional Airport (June 2, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights for air medical safety improvements and small community airports (May 21, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar announces grant to improve medical flight access and general aviation for Astronaut Rominger Airport (May 15, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar lauds Greyhound decision to continue bus service to the San Luis Valley (March 24, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar continues the fight against air medical service tragedies (March 5, 2009)
- Salazar announces $120,000 grant to update Cortez Municipal Airport master plan (February 20, 2009)
- Salazar announces $155,526 grant to expand operations at Meeker Airport (February 20, 2009)
- ADDITONAL $12 MILLION FOR US 550 AND US 160 IN LA PLATA COUNTY GETS FINAL APPROVAL FROM CONGRESS (May 1, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Part of U.S. Delegation to Study Transportation Safety in Europe (February 19, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds New Flights to Grand Junction (December 10, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES IMPROVED AIRLINE SERVICE TO PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT (November 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures Major Funding for Western Slope and San Luis Valley (November 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar secures $18 million for TTCI facility in Pueblo (October 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces FAA Listening Session at Pueblo Memorial Airport (October 12, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR CHAMPIONS AVIATION WIN FOR COLORADO (September 20, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO WALKER FIELD (September 7, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO ARCHULETA COUNTY AIRPORT (August 21, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Rural Aviation Improvement Act (July 13, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $4.46 Million For TTCI Grant (June 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures $18 Million For Tunnel Project At Pueblo’s Railroad Testing Center (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar And CDOT Secure Funding For SLV Airport’s Landing System (May 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar and Homeland Security Undersecretary Tour TTCI (April 9, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Ensures that Colorado Receives Federal Funding for Highways (January 31, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Funds for Alamosa, Cortez Airports (July 17, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: "Hard Work on Rural Airport Grant Paid Off" (March 30, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $35m Plus For Rural Transportation (July 28, 2005)
- "Salazar On Right Track" (July 12, 2005)
- "Salazar To Request Funding For Subway Terror Training" (July 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Gains 40% Increase in Highway Funds for Colorado (March 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Fights for Rural Development Funds (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meets with CDOT to Discuss Transportation Needs of District (January 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Influential Transportation Committee (January 5, 2005)
Troops and Veterans
- Congressman Salazar applauds Justice Department for appeal of Stolen Valor Act (October 6, 2010)
- John Salazar meets with Craig veterans and introduces bill to honor local hero (September 27, 2010)
- Salazar fights for Stolen Valor (September 20, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar offers statement on Stolen Valor Act (August 18, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces $139,962 in federal funding to help homeless veterans in Grand Junction (June 11, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar fights to improve Craig TeleHealth Clinic (June 11, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar pays tribute to former Congressman Frank Evans (June 11, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar honors West Slope Honor Flight veterans in Washington, DC today (May 5, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar visits the White House today to help kick off Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride (April 20, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar and Senator Bennet meet with VA Secretary to push for Southern Colorado Veterans Cemetery (January 22, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar announces 2010 U.S. Service Academy Nominees (January 20, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar honors fellow Veterans with a noble resting place closer to their loved ones (November 12, 2009)
- Salazar’s Southern Colorado Veterans Cemetery Bill Sails Through the House (November 2, 2009)
- Salazar: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Bill Passes House (July 10, 2009)
- Reps. Perlmutter and Salazar Statement on VA Hospital Appropriation (June 16, 2009)
- Salazar announces new pilot program to expand medical treatment for veterans in the Glenwood Springs area (June 3, 2009)
- Salazar: Colorado Veterans Score Victory with new Hospital (March 18, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies (December 18, 2008)
- Congressman John Salazar Returns from Iraq Today (August 7, 2008)
- Udall, Salazar Introduce Bill to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (June 18, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Continues Push for Military Honors Database (May 22, 2008)
- Salazar Announces $20 Million for Grand Junction VA Medical Center (February 8, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Mileage Reimbursement Will Increase for Veterans Tomorrow (January 31, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to Army's Decision to Add Additional Brigade to Fort Carson (December 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar pays Veterans Day visit to Georgia National Cemetery (November 13, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar and Udall Call on U.S. Navy in Asbestos Removal (November 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement on Peake Nomination for Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs (October 30, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar recommends implementation of Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission (October 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar introduces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor Act of 2007’ (October 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor’ (September 28, 2007)
- Salazar Meets with New Agriculture Secretary on FSA Closures (September 21, 2007)
- MORAN AND SALAZAR INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE CARE FOR AMERICA’S RETURNING WOUNDED WARRIORS (September 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar meets with Department of Veterans Affairs to identify appropriate site for new National Cemetery (September 18, 2007)
- VETSRIDE PROGRAM PASSES COMMITTEE (July 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement After VA Chief Resigns (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Town Hall Meeting on Veterans’ Benefits (July 16, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Introduced In House (June 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges Senate To Pass Veterans’ Cemetery Bill, Legislation Flies Through House (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Will Keep Fighting To Change Course In Iraq (May 24, 2007)
- Southern Colorado Cemetery Bill Passes Out Of House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (May 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar honors rural veterans by working to improve their access to health care (May 7, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Governor Ritter For Signing Pinon Canyon Bill (May 3, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Iraq Accountability Act, Calls on President To Sign Bill (April 26, 2007)
- National Cemetery Bill Voted Unanimously Out Of committee (April 24, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors Medal of Honor Veteran (April 19, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Declare Victory After VA Announces New Outreach Clinic In Craig (April 18, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Investigation of Veterans Administration (March 29, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Bill For National Cemetery (March 27, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports War Spending Bill (March 22, 2007)
- Salazar Bill Authorizes Funding For VA Hospital At Fitzsimons (March 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Honors The Sacrifice Of Fallen Pueblo Soldier (March 9, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors the Sacrifice of Fallen Colorado Soldiers (March 2, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Comments During The Veterans’ Affairs Committee About President’s Budget Proposal (February 8, 2007)
- John Salazar: Bring U.S. Troops Home Quickly (January 10, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Veterans' Identity Theft Act of 2006 (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Recognized by Colorado State Board of Veterans Affairs (April 19, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: “Providing For Veterans Is Cost Of War” (March 16, 2006)
- Salazar, House Dems Call For Vets Care To Be Included In Iraq Supplemental (March 7, 2006)
- House Veterans’ Panel Welcomes Congressman Salazar (February 15, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $5.1M for GJ National Guard (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar To Visit Western Slope Veterans (November 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Stands Up for Pledge of Allegiance (September 15, 2005)
- Phony Purple Heart Taken Off Film Web Site (July 26, 2005)
- New Line Cinema Agrees To Take Down Purple Heart “Crasher’s Kit” (July 25, 2005)
- Legislation Would Criminalize Impersonating a Decorated Veteran (July 23, 2005)
- Salazar Bill Targets Military Imposters (July 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: "VA Shortfall Shameful, Unacceptable" (June 30, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Demands Emergency Funds For Veterans Health Care (June 29, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Leads Visit To Wounded Soldiers At Walter Reed (June 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Resolution to Establish "National Medal of Honor Day" (May 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Spc Travis Anderson (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Recognizes Ft. Carson's Superior Facilities, Environment (May 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meet with Troops in Iraq (May 4, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces New GI Bill or Rights for 21st Century (April 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Give Our Troops the Resources They Need Now (March 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Pfc. George Geer (January 26, 2005)
Water
- Salazar & Markey announce $6 Million for Arkansas Valley Conduit approved by Energy and Water Subcommittee (July 15, 2010)
- Salazar stands up for farmers and ranchers during field hearing in Northern Colorado (May 17, 2010)
- Congressman Salazar Saves Funding for Platoro Reservoir as Member of House/Senate Conference Committee (October 1, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Funding for the Jackson Gulch Project as Member of House/Senate Conference Committee (October 1, 2009)
- Salazar, Bennet, Markey Secure Federal Funds to Finally Begin Work on the Arkansas Valley Conduit (September 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar tours Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation project (July 2, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar fights for San Luis Valley water project (June 30, 2009)
- Salazar & Markey Secure $5 Million for Ark Valley Conduit (June 30, 2009)
- Congressman Salazar’s Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Act heads to President Obama for signature (March 25, 2009)
- Salazar celebrates passage of Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (March 25, 2009)
- Salazar celebrates passage of five Land and Water Bills (March 25, 2009)
- Salazar works to provide $738,000 in funding for Pueblo water and nursing programs (February 25, 2009)
- Colorado Delegation Joins Forces to Fight for Additional Water Funding (February 12, 2009)
- Reps. Salazar and Udall ask BLM and Forest Service to validate Mt. Emmons mining claim (June 25, 2008)
- Chairman Agrees to Narrow Scope of Clean Water Restoration Act at Rep. Salazar’s Urging (April 17, 2008)
- House Overturns President’s Veto (November 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to President’s Veto of Critical Water Resources Bill (November 2, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Passes House (October 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill To Get House Vote Tonight (October 29, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR RESPONDS TO BOR/AURORA CONTRACT (September 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Sails Through Committee (August 3, 2007)
- Salazar Secures Funding For Colorado Water Projects (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Traditional Water Rights In Gunnison Basin (May 7, 2007)
- John Salazar Works To Secure Clean Water Funds For Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (April 20, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Votes For Water Quality Financing Bill (March 9, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for SE Colorado Water Projects (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Requests Army Corps Review Of Wolf Creek Development (March 2, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Needs Time To Assess And Mitigate Impacts On Water Quality From Gas Leasing (January 25, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Fair And Balanced Water Plan (November 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Funds For Conduit To Ark Valley (July 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Opposes Union Park Project (July 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Clean Water Funds for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (July 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Ark Valley Conduit (July 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar To Hefley: "Let's Clean Up Fountain Creek" (June 29, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Advocates for Consistent Clean Water Funds (June 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Protect Colorado's Water and Land (May 19, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Makes Progress on Arkansas Valley Conduit (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Record Funds for ALP Project (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Rural Water Development (May 5, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Leads Colorado Delegation in Support of More Funding for ALP (March 30, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Drought Disaster Relief Assistance (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Brings Delegation Together to Discuss PSOP (February 3, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Creates Third Congressional District Coalition of Water Users (January 27, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Tours Animas-La Plata Site on Fact Finding Mission (January 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: "State Must Continue To Regulate Water Quality" (January 9, 2005)
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