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Member of Congress, Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Chief Deputy Whip & member of Energy and Commerce Committee.

Denver, CO
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Joined April 2009
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  1. 11 minutes ago

    Today, I was pleased to meet with a group of Colorado members of . They're visiting Washington to advocate for and better workplace safety, both of which will improve our health care system for patients and those who care for them.

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  2. 1 hour ago

    .' announcement is a setback both for U.S. international leadership and global stability. The is designed to maintain the goal of a non-nuclear ; we shouldn’t break our obligations now, but should instead work w/ other countries toward that goal.

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Weeks after giving tax breaks to the wealthy through the , the was released; it guts housing benefits for families struggling to pay rent. This is wrong, plain and simple. Affordable housing is a right.

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  4. 4 hours ago

    The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, where I serve as ranking member, is questioning pill distributors to determine the root causes of egregious pill dumping in WV. We need answers to aid similar investigations in Colorado and to end abuse for good.

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  5. 6 hours ago

    On , I thank every educator, including my late mother, who has chosen to educate and inspire people of every age. But our gratitude isn't enough. We must ensure teachers have the tools they need to help their students succeed. We can do much more.

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  6. 6 hours ago

    Tune in as I hold major drug distributors accountable at this morning’s hearing on dumping in WVa, and other states. What did they know, and when? Why didn’t they report suspiciously large orders to & as required?

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    8 hours ago

    It’s time to send a clear message on the that . An undercount will hurt people in red states too—reducing federal funding for services they rely on every single day.

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  8. 23 hours ago

    In a desperate effort to appear fiscally responsible, is urging his allies to sacrifice health care for children from low-income homes. It’s an attack on the most vulnerable among us. We must fight to save from this cruel chopping block.

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  9. Retweeted
    May 7

    New study shows a troubling spike in anti-abortion threats and obstruction, no doubt spurred by newly-emboldened enemies of choice. We must protect as well as brave health professionals risking their safety to provide services.

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  10. May 4

    I sent a letter to demanding more information on his shady real estate transactions in Oklahoma and Washington. Recent reports show he left out vital details on these shady dealings when I questioned him about them last week.

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  11. May 4

    I've requested local, state and federal stakeholders join me on May 11 for a meeting to determine the best plan of action to lower lead levels in Denver’s drinking water. Corrosive pipes are the culprit, and we need to fix this quickly to protect public health.

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  12. May 4

    It will take all of us to change the future of health. Learn more about the new , created through my legislation, and watch the official launch live on May 6 (1:30 p.m. MT) at .

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  13. May 4

    This , I'm honoring the many Colorado enterprises and their owners who help our economy thrive, enrich our communities and offer friendly and efficient service. Consider paying them a visit during your weekend shopping excursions, as well as every day.

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  14. May 4

    Disheartened that Chuck Plunkett has resigned as editorial page editor of the . He’s always been a real pro. Throughout the paper's recent struggles, he has offered a brave and passionate voice in defense of good journalism. We hear you, Chuck.

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  15. May 3

    Great to again gather with African American leaders in our community for a wide-ranging lunch discussion. We'll keep working together to achieve progress on equitable health care, , discrimination, voting rights, affordable housing and more despite opposition.

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  16. May 3

    I grilled on his ethical lapses last week, and now more are piling up. colleagues and I today sent him a letter demanding answers regarding his landlord's alleged influence on critical appointments.

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  17. May 3

    On , I enjoyed meeting with reporters and editors from a variety of local community papers to answer their questions about my work in Congress. It was a productive discussion, and I thank them for their important work keeping Coloradans informed.

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  18. May 3

    I'm sharing highlights from Tuesday's live telephone town hall. In this clip, I speak about what it will take to pass a bill in Congress. GOP leadership has blocked this effort, but I've been building coalitions to ensure action is taken if Dems win back the House.

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  19. May 3

    What a wonderful night celebrating and its staff. Since 1961, this paper has helped create a more vibrant community in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood while keeping residents informed. Today, on , and every day, it's worth supporting.

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  20. May 2

    Today I joined experts from and to discuss the federal response to the crisis. Many hospitals want to give patients an alternative to opioids from the start, and my bipartisan bill, H.R. 5197, can aid in this effort.

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