‘Catastrophe’ would befall economy with national default, warn Colorado Democrats
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Republicans faulted for politicizing a historically bipartisan process While talks over raising the United State’s debt limit continue in Congress after the country hit the limit last week, Colorado’s federal representatives have expressed differing views on how the government should… Rep. Pettersen Urges Postmaster General DeJoy to Address Seventh District Mail Issues
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) sent a letter today to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the urgent postal operation issues in the Buena Vista and Twin Lakes community. Some residents served by the Buena Vista Post Office have gone weeks without receiving mail, including delays in the delivery of essential packages containing prescription drugs, food, and… U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen joins House's bipartisan addiction, mental health task force
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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen announced this week that she's joining the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, a group of House members devoted to legislation to address addiction and mental health problems. Elected in November to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District, the Lakewood Democrat and former state lawmaker led efforts in the General Assembly to… Rep. Pettersen Joins Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force
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WASHINGTON—Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced today that she has joined the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, a group focused on promoting policies to combat the addiction and mental health crises in America. Since first entering public service, Pettersen has championed efforts to address the addiction epidemic, inspired by her own mother’s struggle that… Rep. Pettersen Delivers First Speech on the House Floor Focused on Reproductive Freedom
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WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives for the first time in response to the Republican efforts to restrict reproductive health care during the first weeks of the 118thCongress. Throughout her time in the Colorado legislature, Pettersen was an outspoken advocate for women’s reproductive freedom and was… Brittany Pettersen Sworn In to Represent Colorado’s 7th District for the 118th Congress
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WASHINGTON—Finally, during a ceremony held in the House chamber of the United States Capitol, Brittany Pettersen was officially sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. Pettersen made history becoming the first woman ever to represent Colorado’s 7th Congressional District in the House. She released the statement below following the… 118th United States Congress Convenes
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The First Session of the 118th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2022. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First Session. ‘A whirlwind': Incoming House members Pettersen, Caraveo get set to take office in DC
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The two lawmakers preparing to join Colorado's congressional delegation spent the last month pivoting from their campaigns to learning the ropes on Capitol Hill and making decisions about the offices they'll assume when the 118th Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3. U.S. Reps.-elect Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood and Yadira… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |