Long-awaited VA hospital breaks ground Aug 23, 2009
Long-awaited Aurora veterans hospital breaks ground - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Udall, McCain to hold climate hearing Aug 22, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado and John McCain of Arizona -- both members of the Senate subcommittee on national parks -- will hold a field hearing Monday in Estes Park on the impact of climate change on Rocky Mountain National Park and other Colorado parklands. Democrat Udall is chairman of the panel, a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Interior secretary touring mine site, canyon Aug 22, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado this afternoon. Salazar recently blocked new mining claims on about 1 million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Interior chief weighs in on delicate Arizona mining issues Aug 22, 2009
Standing with McCain and Salazar, Mark Udall said Friday that he is asked often what his late father would say in this situation. "I don't know exactly what he'd say here, but I think he'd say we have to pull together, to sit down and reason together, to find ways to protect the Canyon and still keep the faith with what Senator McCain is talking about, the idea of multiple use," Udall said. (AZCentral)
New credit card law goes into effect Aug 21, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado pushed for many of the measure's provisions since his days in the House of Representatives. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Interior Secretary to tour Ariz. mine site, canyon Aug 21, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado for a tour. Salazar recently blocked new mining claims on about 1 million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon. (AZCentral -- News)
Ariz. mining issues in national spotlight Aug 21, 2009
Arizona mining issues in national spotlight. Arizona mining issues in national spotlight. (AZCentral -- News)
Health care ads try to promote cooperation Aug 19, 2009
Kay Hagan, D-N.C., Mark Udall, D-Colo. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Obama on health-care reform in Colorado Aug 18, 2009
Two of the finest young senators that we've got in Washington right now: Senator Mark Udall. (Applause. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Canyon spotlight Aug 16, 2009
Mark Udall, chairman of the House subcommittee on national parks. The three are expected to discuss a range of topics with Park Superintendent Steve Martin, who has not shied away in recent years from speaking out on issues, including endangered-species habitat and the government's management of the Colorado River. (AZCentral -- News)
Senators seek $17M in Roan royalties Aug 7, 2009
Colorado s two U.S. Senators, Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, are going after at least $17 million they say the state is due in oil and gas royalties associated with the Roan Plateau, Udall said Thursday. The money comes from the fund established to clean up Anvil Points, an old oil shale pile at a former research site near the plateau on Colorado s Western Slope. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
'Clunkers' gets more cash Aug 7, 2009
Mark Udall (left) and Michael Bennet, D-Colo ... Both of Colorado's senators -- Mark Udall and Michael Bennet -- voted with the 60-37 majority to extend the program by shifting funds from another part of the federal stimulus package. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Proposed mine site to get visit by Interior Aug 7, 2009
"I appreciate my friends Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Mark Udall for taking time from their busy schedules to travel to Arizona to obtain a firsthand look at the proposed mining operations at Resolution Copper and visit the Grand Canyon, one of the world's greatest treasures," McCain said in a prepared statement. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
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Bailout Fever Hasn't Disappeared - HUMAN EVENTS. Bailout Fever Hasn't Disappeared by 07/27/2009. (Human Events Online)
Bailout Fever Hasn't Disappeared Jul 27, 2009
Thank goodness for Tea Parties. One reason for the parties is that many Americans oppose using tax dollars to bail out failing industry and failed government policies. (Human Events Online)
Ritter touts Colorado clean-energy companies before Congress Jul 22, 2009
" Sen. Mark Udall, also a Democrat, said on the conference call: We re going to work very hard on a natural gas title in our Senate product. There's a number of baseload natural gas [power] plants that aren't in operation today because they ve been disadvantaged." ... Mark Udall, helped lead the campaign. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Colo. senators want Ft. Carson in alcohol program Jul 22, 2009
Mark Udall and Michael Bennet made their request following the study's release last week, showing a possible tie between combat and 11 separate slayings from 2005 to 2008, allegedly committed by soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The report also found that soldiers in the unit seeking substance abuse or mental health treatment face ridicule and accusations from fellow soldiers that they were faking it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Coloradans pack the polls Jul 21, 2009
4 percent of citizens 18 and older voted in the election that sent Barack Obama to the White House and Mark Udall to the U.S. Senate, the Census Bureau said in its report, Voting and Registration in the Election of 2008. Nationwide, the turnout rate was 63. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The Army denies that combat stress causes homicide Jul 16, 2009
" That's not what's indicated in the report -- the 4th Brigade, where the murder suspects were clustered, had eight times more combat deaths than the 3rd. Moreover, the report indicated that the Army itself played a role in denying care to the soldiers -- half, some with suicide issues, were sent back to Iraq "early," according to the report.U.S. Senator Mark Udall, a Colorado Democrat, who met on Tuesday with Schoomaker, issued a statement following the release of the report, noting it raises... (Salon)
CU-Boulder lab lands $42M NASA contract Jul 11, 2009
Mark Udall, D-Colorado, was chairman of a U.S. House Representatives aerospace committee when some of the NPOESS program changes were being debated. On Friday, he praised the announcement the sensor will be built and hailed the job creation it will lead to in Colorado because CU was chosen for its development. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Franken lands in familiar spot for Minnesota Jul 8, 2009
Mark Udall, No. 87, became the state's senior senator a few weeks into his first term in January when fellow Democrat Ken Salazar resigned to lead the Interior Department. Salazar's appointed replacement, Democrat Michael Bennet, is 98th. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Colorado lands PTAC contract center Jul 3, 2009
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Sotomayor avoids firm answers on key issues Jun 19, 2009
Supreme Court nominee, senators discuss controversial concerns in code. Gerald Herbert / APWhen Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stimulus funds go to forest road projects Jun 4, 2009
Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, both D-Colo. The overall program was announced earlier by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Hispanic biz leaders head to D.C. Jun 2, 2009
Mark Udall, supports the measure. In these very difficult economic times, companies are struggling to retain the jobs they have, Helga Grunerud, HCC executive director, said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Opinions on high-court pick May 27, 2009
What theyre saying about Sotomayor, Obamas Supreme Court pick - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Begich spends Memorial Day in trouble zone May 26, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 4:48 AM - 11:08 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Top of the week in Denver May 24, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado has pushed since his days in the House. WEDNESDAY MAY 20. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Obama signs credit-card reforms into law May 23, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado has pushed since his days in the House. The bill was passed Tuesday in the Senate and last week in the House. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Stimulus funds support Colo. lung research May 23, 2009
Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, both D-Colo. announced the grant on Friday. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Senate backs credit card limits May 20, 2009
U.S. Senate backs limits on credit card rate hikes, practices - South Florida Business Journal. for free extra services. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Colorado senators back limits on credit-card rate hikes, practices May 20, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado has pushed since his days in the House. "It was a long road, but this [issue] has gained real salience in this tough economic time," Udall, a Democrat, said in an interview after the vote. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
U.S. Attorney Picks Are Under Way May 20, 2009
Top Stories From Law. Some Senate Republicans want a say in who gets selected. (Law.com)
Report: Vets group founder was impostor May 16, 2009
Report: Founder of vets group was impostor. Colorado Veterans Alliance votes to disband after alleged ruse exposed. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
FDIC: No 30-day deadline for failed bank's clients May 16, 2009
Mark Udall and Michael Bennet and Rep. Betsy Markey said the bank failure created a need for about $700 million in agricultural loans that other lenders haven't been able to provide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Stimulus energizes NREL Apr 30, 2009
Stimulus plan pumps money into NREL - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Energy sect'y to visit NREL re: stimulus Apr 29, 2009
In a statement released Tuesday in advance of the visit, U.S. Sen Mark Udall, D-Colo. said he and U.S. Rep. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Colorado gets $24M from stimulus for worker child-care services Apr 11, 2009
The grants to the states were announced Thursday by Vice President Joe Biden and Colorado s two U.S. senators, Mark Udall and Michael Bennet. These investments will help struggling families during these unsure times. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Union Slush Fund Revealed, Card Check Maneuvers Continue Apr 10, 2009
and Mark Udall (D-Colo. this week announced their support. (Human Events Online)
Markey breaks with Colo. Dems on budget Apr 4, 2009
Both of Colorado's senators, both Democrats -- Mark Udall and Michael Bennet -- voted yes. Udall said he was "proud to support a spending plan that through a combination of critical investments and honest budgeting will help us begin to get our economy back on track.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Biz leaders get a 'don't know yet' Apr 2, 2009
Mark Udall (left) and Michael Bennet ... Mark Udall supports bringing the card check federal legislation up for debate but doesn t know how he ll vote on it, while Sen. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Colorado march on Washington Mar 30, 2009
Mark Udall also has said he s reviewing the legislation, though Udall s co-sponsorship of a similar bill during the last congressional session makes business leaders feel it s less likely he can be swayed to vote no. Udall isn t a co-sponsor on the current bill. Less attention is being paid to Colorado s House members because their position on the bill breaks down along party lines and because EFCA s passage in the House is considered a foregone conclusion. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Moving On Up: The Senate Shifts Offices Mar 28, 2009
Mark Udall is now in Tester's old space, waiting. "It's just survival," says Udall's communications director, Tara Trujillo. (Time.com)
Colo. gets $11M for vet-care centers Mar 26, 2009
Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, both D-Colo. said in a joint statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Bill would expand summer offerings at ski areas Mar 17, 2009
Mark Udall of Colorado introduced a bill Monday that would allow ski areas to offer year-round recreation on land they lease from the U.S. Forest Service. Mountain biking and alpine slides are among the more common summertime activities pursued by ski resorts. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
A Latte Liberals? Mar 11, 2009
Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Mark Udall of Colorado for having just introduced a resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate to state. "Not later than 48 hours after the request, each request for a congressionally directed spending item for an appropriations or authorization bill made by a senator shall be posted on the senator's web site. The posting of the request for a congressionally directed spending item shall include the name and location of the specifically intended... (Human Events Online)
Many pay respects as Denver paper shuts Feb 27, 2009
In Washington, Democratic Senator Mark Udall called it "a sad day for Colorado journalism.". Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
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Colo. stimulus backers see 59,000 jobs Feb 15, 2009
It also provides millions of dollars in tax relief to middle-class Colorado families and gives tens of thousands of struggling students up to $2,500 dollars in assistance to put college within their reach," Bennet said. We have a very tough road ahead and our situation will not change overnight. We still face significant challenges in our housing and banking sectors that need to be addressed. But now, with the passage of this legislation, we can begin the difficult task of rebuilding our economy... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Freshman legislators show off letters, haircut Feb 12, 2009
He was elected in November to the seat held by Mark Udall, who ran and won for U.S. Senate. Polis defeated his Republican opponent, gaining 62 percent of the vote. (CNN)
Deal reached on stimulus package Feb 7, 2009
Colorado's two new senators -- Democrats Mark Udall and Michael Bennet -- were part of a group of about 20 senators from both parties who worked to trim the measure to gain more bipartisan support for it. After trying all day Thursday to reach a deal, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
