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Rep. Brittany Pettersen Discusses the SAVE Act in BV, What do Voters Need to Know?

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During a recent visit to Buena Vista (BV), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen spoke about the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act. The SAVE Act requires voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship at the time of registration and a photo ID at the time of voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in elections. This is something on which both parties tend to agree. “That…

Hegseth Impeachment Articles Land as Thousands More US Troops Deploy for Iran War

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The new articles of impeachment unveiled by House Democrats accuse the Pentagon chief of directing an illegal war and backing deadly attacks on civilians. House Democrats officially unveiled five articles of impeachment against Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday as the US military announced a deployment of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, even as President…

House Democrats file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth

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House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD). Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the first Iranian American Democrat in Congress, will introduce the impeachment resolution, Axios reported after it…

Can you dig it? Everyone was psyched for the groovy Arts for All Gala | NONPROFIT REGISTER

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ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES  Arvada  News: Between the sequined mini dresses, platform shoes, go-go boots, paisley prints and bell-bottom pants, the 350 guests at the Arvada Center’s 1970s-themed Arts for All Gala clearly were “right on” in selecting what to wear for a “groovy” night of disco-infused fundraising.  “Some of you look like you just walked out…

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen Provides Updates, Answers Constituent Questions in Buena Vista

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Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen spent Friday, April 10, in Chaffee County meeting with constituents in Buena Vista (BV) and Salida. After a meeting with elected leaders, small business owners, and the Upper Ark Water Conservancy, she ended her day with a community coffee in BV. The Piñon Room of the BV Community Center was filled with local voters to hear Pettersen’s update and ask…

Rep. Pettersen Meets with Upper Ark Water Conservancy as Snow Pack Drops to 19 Percent of Normal

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Water, Drought, Agricultural Realities and Wildfire Threat Amount to “a Tough Year” Ahead With the United States Congress in recess, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen has been out and about in her district, and she spent Friday, April 10 in Chaffee County, including a stop at the Upper Ark Water Conservancy, organized by Executive Director Greg Felt. Felt assembled a group of…

Colorado Dems call for Trump’s removal or impeachment after ‘war crimes’ threats

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Some Colorado Democratic members of Congress join several national lawmakers calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached following his latest threats against Iran. Trump on Tuesday threatened that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. He posted the message roughly 12 hours before his…

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen gets insight into federal funding freeze’s impact during visit to Kindred Kids

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) visited Cañon City on Wednesday and made a special stop to Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center, located at 1145 Ohio Ave., to chat with director Lori Jenkins. The topic: recently altered federal funds for nonprofit organizations like Kindred Kids. “The most important work we do is giving our kiddos a voice,” Jenkins said. “The voice they wouldn’t…

Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act Approved in House Committee

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In a victory for special districts across the country, last week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved the Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act. The legislation (H.R. 2766), which is sponsored by Representatives Pat Fallon (R-TX) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), cleared the committee on a strong, bipartisan vote of 32-8. To view the committee's action on…

ASA Applauds Congressional Support for Non-Opioid Pain Treatments

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KEY TAKEAWAYS  ASA applauds 25 bipartisan lawmakers for urging CMS to withdraw policies that would remove coverage of non-opioid pain treatments. Peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective non-opioid pain treatment that has been covered by CMS for decades. ASA, a coalition of pain medicine organizations, and bipartisan members…