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Dec 3, 2012
| Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Everything 'on the table' in fiscal talks
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Talks in Washington, D.C., aimed at averting a fall over the “fiscal cliff” were greeted with optimism by Colorado officials. The nature of the talks that included the leadership of both houses of Congress and President Barack Obama suggested that even entitlement spending might be on the table, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., said. Tipton wants to implement “real cuts” in federal spending, spokesman Josh Green said, adding that “with the debt crisis as severe as it is, we don’t think there is anything that’s not on the table.”
Dec 3, 2012
| Durango Herald Editorial
Buy local
“Small businesses are responsible for the creation of seven out of 10 new jobs (on average) in this country, and are vital to our economic recovery. ‘Small Business Saturday’ is a great way to get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting those community businesses, stimulating the local economy and strengthening Main Street.”
Dec 3, 2012
| Pueblo Chieftain Editorial
Renew the PTC
Sen. Udall has been joined by Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton in urging an extension of the credit program. Rep. Tipton has said he's been assured by industry officials they will need the federal tax credit for only a few more years. In the grand scheme of the federal budget, the wind tax credit is hardly a blip on the fiscal radar. In order to keep this industry going until it can become fully competitive, we urge Congress to move now, before the end of the year, on extending this program.
Oct 14, 2012
| Craig Daily Press
Senate moves on Tipton’s hydropower bill
Last month the Senate Energy and Resources subcommittee on water and power held a legislative hearing bringing small hydropower development one step closer to reality. H.R. 2842, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower and Rural Jobs Act, is being carried by Congressman Scott Tipton, R-Colo.
Oct 14, 2012
| Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Tipton tries to stop cash for surveys
A measure to prohibit federal agencies from sending cash in mass surveys would halt practices that critics say is a waste of taxpayer dollars. The Survey Savings Accountability Act also would ensure the quality of the surveys, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R. Colo., said in introducing the measure.
Oct 14, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Pay the public to take government surveys? Lawmaker says no more
A penny for your thoughts? No? How about $2? A federal agency’s mailing of $2 bills to about 10,000 households to encourage their participation in a survey has led to proposed legislation to end the government’s use of such cash incentives. "No wonder the U.S. is having money problems if the government has extra $2 bills to mail out randomly,’’ wrote one recipient, according to Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.), who proposed the legislation.
Sep 23, 2012
| Pueblo Chieftain Editorial
Restoring Valor
Issues: Military and Veterans
The House vote last week was 410-3. U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., who was among the majority, said anyone falsely claiming to be a decorated veteran ought to face consequences.We couldn’t agree more.
Sep 23, 2012
| Summit County Voice
Environment: EPA approves Colorado clean air plan
“I’m pleased to see that Colorado’s plan to reduce haze pollution is moving forward because it’s a common sense, locally-driven solution that will keep our state’s most beautiful areas clean, and ensure that all who visit or call our state home have the opportunity to enjoy one of the things that truly makes this the best place to live in the nation.”
Sep 23, 2012
| KREX Channel 5
Watch: Tipton Receives Honor from Small Business Group
Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., was honored by the National Federation of Independent Business with the Guardian of Small Business award, citing his commitment to fighting for economic growth in congress.
Sep 23, 2012
| Politico
House Republicans slam Steven Chu memo
“My communities over in Mesa County: 19.5 percent real unemployment. These people are struggling right now,” said Colorado Rep. Scott Tipton. He said the Obama administration is pursuing “policies that are taxation via regulation that are driving up of costs over many consumers, money they can never recoup.”
