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1 in 6 retired lawmakers get six-figure pensionsNovember 5, 2012 One in six retired lawmakers currently earn annual pensions of at least $100,000, according to three decades of pension records obtained by Federal Times. For some retired House representatives and senators, the perks of retirement are astounding. Two retired lawmakers earned annuities of more than $200,000, until one died this year. In all... READ MORE |
Jeppesen Recognized for Export AchievementOctober 9, 2012 (ENGLEWOOD, COLO.)- October 8, 2012 – Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, recently received an Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service for significant accomplishments in the global marketplace. The certificate was presented in person by Congressman Mike Coffman, who represents Colorado’s sixth ... READ MORE |
Colorado Congressmen Recognize Wildfire Awareness MonthOctober 9, 2012 (WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressmen Mike Coffman (CO-06), Scott Tipton (CO-03), Doug Lamborn (CO-05) and Cory Gardner (CO-04) joined together today to recognize October as Wildfire Awareness Month. Six Front Range Counties announced that they will honor the month in a number of ways including educational programs, conservation efforts, and increased outreach to ... READ MORE |
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Moving forward after the shootingSeptember 13, 2012 On Friday, July 20 after my alarm went off, I reluctantly got out of bed at 5 a.m. in my studio apartment in Washington, D.C. It took an alarm to get me up since my ... READ MORE |
Small businesses looking over edge of a fiscal cliffAugust 29, 2012 On Jan. 1, 2013, small businesses could be staring down a fiscal cliff of about $600 billion of tax increases and spending cuts, harming our already-fragile ... READ MORE |
More oil and gas leases would bring more jobsJuly 6, 2012 Although the effect of production levels on the price of oil can be debated, what cannot be argued is that increased energy production here in the United States will create jobs and boost economic activity. We... READ MORE |