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Colorado congressional leaders invite new postmaster general to visit to address ‘unacceptable delivery delays’

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Link to The Original Article   A Colorado congressional delegation has invited the new U.S. postmaster general to tour the state’s postal facilities. David Steiner, the former CEO of Waste Management who also sat on the FedEx board of directors, began his tenure as postmaster general this week, after the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors appointed him to the role in May.…

What Trump Tried to Do– and How We’re Stopping Him

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The lawlessness and blatant corruption we’re seeing from the Trump administration right now is downright astonishing. The number one question my team and I have been getting from Coloradans right now is– what can we be doing? I know these are incredibly scary times, and I want you to know that I am doing everything in my power to stand up and…

Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Leverage Commercial Weather Data Tools to Mitigate Extreme Weather Risks

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Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation with Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-04) so Colorado farmers, ranchers, and rural communities can better respond to extreme weather events. The legislation ensures that commercial weather data and tools – using satellites and other space-based technologies – are eligible for funding under the priority…

An update from Teller County

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With having to deal with the chaos in Washington, nothing makes me happier than being home in Colorado with my constituents. I know people are scared right now about what Trump’s policies will mean for you and your family. That’s why I’ve been on the road to hear directly from you and answer your questions about my work in Congress.  Here are some highlights from my recent trip to…

An update from Fremont County

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With having to deal with the chaos in Washington, nothing makes me happier than being home in Colorado with my constituents. I know people are scared right now about what Trump’s policies will mean for you and your family. That’s why I’ve been on the road to hear directly from you and answer your questions about my work in Congress.  Here are some highlights from my recent trip to…

Carter’s ITS Codification Act advances to Senate

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Link to The Original Article   A bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies on Monday passed the U.S. House of Representatives and advanced to the U.S. Senate for action. The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Codification Act, H.R. 1455, which…

Carter’s ITS Codification Act advances to Senate

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Link to The Original Article   A bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies on Monday passed the U.S. House of Representatives and advanced to the U.S. Senate for action. The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Codification Act, H.R. 1455, which…

One Big Beautiful Bill a ‘catastrophe’ for local communities, says Colorado Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen

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Link to The Original Article Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is now law and Colorado Democrat Brittany Pettersen, who voted against it in the US House, says elements of the bill that eliminate taxes on tips and overtime will not be enough to counter the cuts that will affect low-income Coloradans.  “These are the people who also are going to lose healthcare. They're going…

Pettersen requests federal funding to upgrade Alma’s wastewater treatment

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Link to The Original Article   U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced she has requested millions of dollars in federal funding for 15 community projects across Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. Pettersen’s projects include efforts to expand access to affordable child care, bolster wildfire prevention efforts, upgrade critical water infrastructure, and…

Rep. Pettersen Requests Funding for Canon City ChildCare Center

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Link to The Original Article Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently announced that she is requesting millions of dollars in federal funding to support 15 community projects across Colorado’s 7th Congressional District including $1.5 million for Colorado Department of Corrections to help rehabilitate a closed childcare facility in Cañon City.  According to a letter Pettersen sent…