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Press Releases   Date
     
Sen. Salazar Releases Progress Report on Regional Plans, Gears Up for Colorado Tour   12.12.2008
     
Sen. Salazar: Windsor High School Band and Freedom Riders To March in Inaugural Parade   12.08.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on Nomination of Governor Richardson to be Secretary of Commerce   12.03.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Pushes DOD to Fund Hands-On Math and Science Education Program in Colorado Springs   11.19.2008
     
Sen. Salazar: "With a New Chapter for America, Our Work Begins"   11.05.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Urges NFL to Make Broncos Broadcasts Available to All Coloradans   10.29.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on Resignation of Chief Judge Nottingham   10.21.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on Chief Judge Nottingham   10.17.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Congratulates CSU on $3.4 Million Grant to Expand Food Safety Research   10.03.2008
     
Aims Community College Selected for Controller Training Initiative   10.03.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Pays Tribute to Sen. Allard   10.02.2008
     
**UPDATE** Senate Confirms Arguello, Brimmer to District Court   09.26.2008
     
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Nominations of Arguello, Brimmer   09.25.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Introduces Legislation to Boost Competitiveness of American Commercial Space Industry   09.19.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on Appointment of Dr. Patrick Gallagher as NIST Deputy Director   09.16.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Lauds CU's Selection for Mars Mission   09.15.2008
     
Allard, Salazar Continue Push for Judicial Confirmations   09.11.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Pushes for Confirmation of Arguello, Brimmer in Judiciary Committee Hearing   09.09.2008
     
Arguello, Brimmer to Receive Senate Hearing on Tuesday   09.08.2008
     
Sen. Salazar’s Pushes Judicial Nominations Reform at 2008 Tenth Circuit Court Conference   09.04.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Requests Hearing on Consensus U.S. District Court Nominees   09.02.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Applauds Citizen, Federal Response to Hurricane Gustav   09.02.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on the Passing of Jack Weil   08.14.2008
     
UPDATE: Senate Sends Higher Education Bill to President's Desk   07.31.2008
     
UPDATE: Senate Sends Consumer Product Safety Bill, Protecting Children from Toxic Toys, to President's Desk   07.31.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Votes To Defend Freedom of the Press   07.30.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on White House's Nominations to Fill Colorado U.S. District Court Vacancies   07.10.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold the Second Amendment, Gun Rights   06.26.2008
     
Sen. Salazar to DOJ: Politicized Hiring "Disgraceful," Action Needed to Restore Department's Credibility, Reputation   06.26.2008
     
Senator Salazar Meets with Denver University NCAA Championship Ski Team in Washington, DC   06.24.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Death of Tim Russert   06.13.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Southeastern Colorado Wildfires   06.13.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Announces New Communications Director   06.03.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Salutes Communications Director Cody Wertz on New Venture   06.02.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Urges President to Approve Federal Disaster Assistance for Northern Colorado Communities   05.24.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Colorado Tornadoes   05.22.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Congratulates RTD, Best Transit Agency in North America   05.22.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Congratulates Southern Colorado Centenarians   05.20.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Senator Kennedy   05.20.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Urges White House to Expedite Federal Judge Nominations   05.19.2008
     
UPDATE: Bill to Help Designate Sites Associated with Civil Rights Leader César Chávez as Historic Landmarks Signed by President   05.08.2008
     
Senator Salazar Introduces Amendment to FAA Reauthorization to Address De-icing Issues at DIA   05.01.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Meets, Congratulates 2008 ‘Colorado Teacher of the Year’   04.30.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Announces New ‘Storefront’ Location of Pikes Peak Senate Office   04.29.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Sends Letter to Clear Channel Regarding Rush Limbaugh's Comments This Week   04.25.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Fair Pay Act   04.23.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement in Remembrance of the Columbine Tragedy   04.19.2008
     
Members of CO Delegation: 'DOL Rule Change an Injustice to Rocky Flats Workers'   04.16.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Colorado Fires   04.16.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Pope Benedict XVI Trip to United States   04.15.2008
     
UPDATE: Senate Passes Bill to Help Designate Sites Associated with Civil Rights Leader César Chávez as Historic Landmarks   04.10.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Seeks Follow-Up from FAA on DIA De-Icing Scandal   04.09.2008
     
Members of CO Delegation Urge Dept. of Transportation to Award Funding to Colorado for Improvements on U.S. 36   04.09.2008
     
Senator Salazar Provides White House with Three Judicial Recommendations for U.S. District Court Vacancies   04.03.2008
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on the Resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson   03.31.2008
     
Senator Salazar Honors Civil Rights Leader César Estrada Chávez
  03.31.2008
     
Senator Salazar Announces Conclusion of Applications Review by Judicial Nominations Advisory Commission
  03.17.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Lauds Senate Passage of Consumer Product Safety Bill that Protects Children from Toxic Toys   03.06.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Fights for Safe Toys and Products for America's Children and Consumers   03.05.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Posts Perfect Voting Record, Earns Golden Gavel Distinction for 2007 Legislative Session   02.26.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Northern Illinois University Shootings   02.15.2008
     
Deadline to Submit Applications to be Considered by Judicial Advisory Commission is Friday, February 15   02.08.2008
     
Sen. Salazar to Co-Chair Congregation of Political & Spiritual Leaders at 56th Annual National Prayer Breakfast   02.06.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement Celebrating Black History Month   02.01.2008
     
UPDATE: Salazar Bill to Help Designate Sites Associated with Civil Rights Leader César Chávez as Historic Landmarks Moves to Senate Floor   01.30.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Announced Today the Application and Review Process Established by Judicial Selection Advisory Commission   01.29.2008
     
Senator Salazar Responds to President’s State of the Union Address   01.28.2008
     
Sen. Salazar’s Bipartisan Judicial Selection Commission Holds First Meeting   01.28.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Gov. Ritter and CO Lawmaker Plans for 2008 Election   01.23.2008
     
Senator Salazar Vows to Help Make Ludlow Tent Colony Site a National Historic Landmark   01.23.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Urges General Assembly to Maintain Multiple Options for Voting, Ensure Integrity and Transparency of 2008 Election   01.22.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Pushes White House to Fill Judicial Vacancies with ‘Highly Qualified Individuals’/ Establishes Bipartisan Commission to Aid in Selection Process   01.17.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Denver Metro Students for U.S. Service Academies   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Weld County Student for U.S. Service Academies   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Pikes Peak Students for U.S. Service Academies   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Elbert County Student for U.S. Air Force Academy   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Freemont County Student for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Boulder and Longmont Students for U.S. Service Academies   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Nominates Four Corners Student for U.S. Naval Academy   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar’s Statement on Judge Figa’s Funeral Today   01.09.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Selects Long-Time Community Leader to Head Pikes Peak Office   01.02.2008
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Benazir Bhutto Assassination   12.27.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Secures Critical Funds for Colorado Law Enforcement to Fight Meth & Hire New Officers, in Omnibus Appropriations Bill That Passes Senate  

12.19.2007

     
Allard & Salazar Help National Conventions Obtain Funding Vital for Security Planning   12.17.2007
     
Senator Salazar Statement on Mitchell Report   12.13.2007
     
Senator Salazar Floor Statement on Yesterday’s Tragic Colorado Shootings   12.10.2007
     
Senator Salazar Comments on Colorado Shootings   12.9.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Lauds Lubick for Putting CSU on the ‘Football Map’   11.26.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Resignation of Sen. Trent Lott   11.26.2007
     
Members of Colorado Delegation Air Concerns Regarding Runway Incursions at DIA   11.15.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Recognizes Service of Sen. Fitzgerald, Congratulates Sen. Groff on Election as President of Colorado State Senate   11.15.2007
     
World Series Wager Pays off for Boston Veterans Shelter   11.13.2007
     
Senator Salazar Opposes Mukasey Nomination   11.8.2007
     
Sen. Salazar’s Statement on Mukasey Nomination   11.7.2007
     
Sens. Salazar, Allard, Kennedy and Kerry Place Friendly World Series Wager   10.23.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Congratulates Rockies for Winning National League Championship, Heading to World Series   10.16.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Fights to Keep U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs   10.15.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Congratulates Al Gore on Nobel Peace Prize Honor   10.12.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Statement on Retirement of New Mexico Sen. Pete Domenici   10.4.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Responds to Deaths at Xcel Hydroelectric Energy Plant   10.3.2007
     
Colorado Delegation Congratulates Rockies on Wild Card
Win
  10.2.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Statement at Methamphetamine Supply Hearing in Senate Finance Committee   09.18.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Pushes Bill to Facilitate Administration of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge Near Great Sand Dunes National Park   09.11.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Statement Commemorating Sixth Anniversary of September 11th   09.11.2007
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement Regarding Warner's Decision Not to Seek Reelection   08.31.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Announces Over $270,000 In Digital Conversion Funding for Public Radio Stations Throughout Colorado   08.28.2007
     
Sen. Salazar's Statement on the Resignation of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales   08.27.2007
     
  08.13.2007
     
Senators Salazar and Martinez Introduce Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007   08.02.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Lauds Senate Passage of Ethics Reform Bil   08.02.2007
     
Sen. Salazar's North Central Staff to Hold Office Hours in Greeley   07.31.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Addresses Education Affordability and Education Reconciliation Bill on Senate Floor   07.19.2007
     
VA Acknowledges Need for New National Veterans Cemetary in Colorado   07.13.2007
     
Sen. Salazar Hires Long-Time Colorado Educational & Civic Leader to Head North Central Regional Office   07.11.2007
     

Sens. Salazar and Brown introduce new legislation offering relief for those getting called up for duty while in school

06.27.2007

Sen. Salazar disappointed in President’s stem cell bill veto

06.20.2007

Sens. Salazar & Menendez meet with hispanic veterans/ Discuss contributions to military & American history

06.19.2007

Sen. Salazar’s statement concerning U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

05.18.2007

Allard and Salazar join Minnesota Senators in requesting 2008 National Convention funding

05.15.2007

Sens. Salazar and Allard continue fight for Pikes Peak veterans’ cemetery

05.04.2007

Sen. Salazar commemorates establishment of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

04.26.2007

Senators work to improve access to health care for rural veterans

04.18.2007

Salazar brothers declare victory after VA announces new outreach clinic in Craig

04.18.2007

Sen. Salazar statement on tornados in Holly, Colorado

03.29.2007

UPDATE: Latino Museum bill receives Senate hearing

03.20.2007

Salazar criticizes Gonzales’ role in U.S. Attorney situation/ Intros bill to secure independence of U.S. Attorneys

03.20.2007

UPDATE: President Bush signs Salazar bill naming Vail post office after President Gerald R. Ford

03.07.2007

Sen. Salazar moves to provide SW Coloradans both Denver & New Mexico television stations

03.06.2007

Sen. Salazar moves to improve highly-successful “Troops-to-Teachers” program

03.06.2007

Sen. Salazar’s statement on today’s Supreme Court decision on Colorado redistricting

03.05.2007

UPDATE: Sen. Salazar proposal to rename Vail post office after late President Gerald R. Ford passed by Senate

02.17.2007

Sen. Salazar commends Rosemary Rodriguez for appointment on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

02.15.2007

UPDATE: Sen. Salazar’s bill to add César Chávez’s name to Voting Rights Act passes Senate

02.15.2007

Sen. Salazar releases results of Colorado statewide survey regarding No Child Left Behind law

01.22.2007

Sen. Salazar delivers Democratic State of the Union preview

01.19.2007

Sen. Salazar votes for ethics reform/Sen. Salazar amendments adopted

01.18.2007

Sen. Salazar expands stricter ethics rules to include executive and judicial branches

01.17.2007

Sens. Salazar, Kerry introduce legislation to deny pensions to lawbreaking lawmakers

01.09.2007

Sen. Salazar: Congress begins restoring the faith of the American people today

01.09.2007

Sen. Salazar asks to rename post office in Vail after President Ford

01.08.2007

Sen. Salazar introduces bill adding César Chávez’s name to Voting Rights Act

01.04.2007

Senators Allard and Salazar introduce Colorado veterans cemetery legislation

01.04.2007

Sen. Salazar welcomes new Congress/Will preside over Senate today

01.04.2007

Sen. Salazar's statement on execution of Saddam Hussein

12.30.2006

Sen. Salazar's remarks on the passing of President Ford

12.27.2006

Sen. Salazar supports free digital signal to Denver

12.08.2006

Sen. Salazar statement on the passing of Mrs. Betty Dick

11.14.2006

Sen. Salazar to join powerful Finance Committee/Appointment adds to Colorado’s national clout

11.14.2006

Sen. Salazar: “NE Greenway Corridor is a Crown Jewel for Colorado”

10.10.2006

Sen. Salazar works to provide emergency funds to counties for costs of paper ballots

09.29.2006

Sen. Salazar: Sen. Allard and Rep. Musgrave placing politics over Colorado good

09.28.2006

Sen. Salazar: GAO report “demonstrates clearly the VA is unprepared”

09.20.2006

Sen. Salazar urges public health & safety take precedence over gov't operating efficiency

09.19.2006

Sen. Salazar continues push for Pikes Peak Regional Cemetery/VA to initiate programmatic review of siting of new cemeteries

09.05.2006

Sens. Sessions, Salazar, Pryor and Cornyn introduce Drug Sentencing Reform Act

07.25.2006

Sen. Salazar votes for increased funding for responsible Stem Cell research

07.18.2006

Sen. Salazar supports Israel’s right to defend herself

07.17.2006

Sen. Salazar votes to protect Flag

06.27.2006

Sen. Salazar pushes English as “Common and unifying language”

05.18.2006

Sen. Salazar meets with judicial nominee Gorsuch

05.10.2006

Sen. Salazar calls on President to protect woman’s family home in RMNP

05.02.2006

Sen. Salazar co-sponsors Voting Rights Act reauthorization

05.02.2006

Sen. Salazar comments on May Day immigration rallies

05.01.2006

Sen. Salazar pledges to continue fight for Rocky Flats workers’ benefits and comments on NIOSH’s assertion it has enough information to calculate workers’ radiation doses

04.20.2006

Sen. Salazar votes for ethics and lobbying reform

03.29.2006

Sen. Salazar statement on House Resources Committee approval of Betty Dick bill earlier today

03.29.2006

Sen. Salazar statement on nomination of Gov. Kempthorne to be Secretary of the Interior

03.16.2006

Sen. Salazar’s statement on Gale Norton’s decision to resign as Secretary of the Interior

03.10.2006

Sen. Salazar announces grants available to improve air service to small towns and cities

02.24.2006

Sen. Salazar applauds NREL job restoration efforts/Looks forward to NREL tour with President

02.20.2006

Democrats call for attention to Hurricane Katrina

02.14.2006

Salazar, Kerry move to deny pensions to lawbreaking lawmakers

02.09.2006

Sen. Salazar votes to proceed on the Asbestos Bill but believes it may be fiscally irresponsible and should not be the Senate’s first priority

02.07.2006

Sen. Salazar addresses National Prayer Breakfast

02.02.2006

Sen. Salazar reacts to President’s State of the Union address

01.31.2006

Sen. Ken Salazar releases statement on the passing of Coretta Scott King

01.31.2006

Sen. Salazar helped convene Gang of 14 to ensure continued bipartisanship

01.30.2006

Sen. Salazar's floor speech on his opposition to Judge Alito

01.26.2006

Senators Salazar, Schumer call on Gonzales to appoint a special counsel in Abramoff scandal

01.26.2006

Sen. Salazar appointed to Ethics and Aging Committees

01.23.2006

Sen. Salazar to vote against Alito nomination

01.19.2006

Sen. Salazar helps push for stricter rules against lobbying, institutes policy for all Salazar staff

01.18.2006

Senator Salazar welcomes Senator Menendez

01.18.2006

Sen. Salazar congratulates CU on selection to defend World Championship at Dept. of Energy’s 2007 Solar Decathlon

01.10.2006
Sen. Salazar applauds Mexico high court ruling on extradition of criminal suspects 11.30.2005
Breakthrough deal for Betty Dick’s RMNP home passes Senate 11.16.2005
Sen. Salazar successfully honors Zebulon Pike in Senate 11.16.2005
Sen. Salazar announces $1M in federal funds for Colorado police 11.09.2005
$67M in federal water projects in Colorado announced by Sen. Salazar 11.08.2005
Sen. Salazar’s statement on nomination of Judge Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice 10.31.2005
Sen. Salazar’s statement on Mr. Libby’s indictment 10.28.2005
Sen. Salazar statement on Ms. Miers announcement today 10.26.2005
Sen. Salazar’s 64 County Meetings Identify Coloradans Concerns: Energy, Health Care & Iraq 10.25.2005
Sen. Salazar urges states to outlaw dangerous rebirthing procedure 10.18.2005
Sen. Salazar & C. Boyden Gray agree faith should not be a consideration for judicial nominees 10.18.2005
Sen. Salazar congratulates CU for energy efficient home design 10.17.2005
Sen. Salazar Continues to Push White House for Information 10.12.2005
Breakthrough deal for Betty Dick’s RMNP home clears committee hurdle 09.28.2005
Sen. Salazar honors Zebulon Pike’s contribution to Colorado 09.27.2005
Sen. Salazar Recommends Qualifications for Court Nominee, Urges Diversity on High Court 09.27.2005
Statement by U.S. Senator Ken Salazar concerning Judge John Roberts and his nomination to serve as Chief Justice of the United States   09.25.2005
Sen. Salazar congratulates Blue Ribbon schools 09.23.2005
Salazar calls on President to “show courage and leadership” in Gulf rebuilding efforts; end “fiscal hypocrisy” 09.18.2005
Sen. Salazar’s Pledge of Allegiance resolution passes Senate 09.15.2005
Sen. Salazar to introduce “Good Neighbor Tax Credit”
Bill Would Provide Tax Credits to Americans Who Take in Evacuees or Donate to Hurricane Relief Charities
09.14.2005
Sen. Salazar pushes bill to aid farmers and ranchers hurt by Hurricane Katrina 09.13.2005
Senator Salazar's statement on Mike Brown's resignation from FEMA 09.12.2005
Sen. Salazar's statement on FEMA Director Brown's removal from Gulf Coast efforts 09.09.2005
Sen. Salazar's statement on meeting with Judge Roberts today 09.09.2005
Salazar calls for "Marshall-like" plan for Gulf states 09.07.2005
Sen. Salazar asks Pres. Bush to seek FEMA Director's resignation 09.06.2005
Sen. Salazar releases statement commemorating Voting Rights Act 08.05.2005
Sen. Salazar statement on passage of gun liability bill 07.29.2005
Sen. Salazar, Reps. Udall and DeGette “disappointed” by report from Secret Service on conclusion of “Denver Three” investigation 07.29.2005
Sen Salazar congratulates Rocky Mtn PBS and partners on $5.1M grant to enhance mathmatical education and HELP program 07.28.2005
Update: Sen. Salazar holds hearing for Betty Dick to preserve her family home in RMNP 07.28.2005
Sen. Salazar releases specific local/state highway projects funded under transportation reauthorization 07.28.2005
Sen. Salazar urges San Luis Valley water users to create groundwater management sub-districts 07.28.2005
Sen. Salazar acts to protect children and families from online smut peddlers 07.27.2005
"President missed opportunity by not nominating woman to Supreme Court" 07.19.2005
Sen. Salazar statement on nomination of Judge Roberts to the Supreme Court of the United States 07.19.2005
Salazar submits two Coloradans for Supreme Court to President– May submit more 07.14.2005
Sen. Salazar announces opportunity for youth to visit U.S. Senate 07.06.2005
Senator Salazar to celebrate Independence Day weekend in Colorado with family 07.01.2005
Senate passes Allard-Salazar amendments for $15 million to benefit Rocky Flats workers & $10 million to purchase mineral rights 07.01.2005
Sen. Salazar’s statement on Justice O’Connor's retirement 07.01.2005
Sen. Salazar ensures recovery of U.S.S. Pueblo a priority for State Department 06.30.2005
Sen. Salazar announces support for flag protection legislation 06.23.2005
Sen. Salazar's statement regarding today's cloture vote on John Bolton 06.20.2005
Sen. Salazar honors the American Flag on Flag Day 06.14.2005
Sen. Salazar accepting applications for 2005 Victory Against Hunger awards grants 06.14.2005
Sen. Salazar endorses front range high speed rail 06.08.2005
Sen. Salazar statement on Bolton cloture motion 05.26.2005
Sen. Salazar brokers deal on judges 05.23.2005
Sen. Salazar statement on the McCain Secure America & Orderly Immigration Act 05.11.2005
Senator Salazar and Congressman Beauprez urge USGS to keep jobs in Colorado 05.11.2005
Sen. Salazar urges Senate leaders to find bipartisan solution 04.26.2005
Pueblo Chem Demil to get funds to move forward 04.19.2005
Sen. Salazar speaks out on finding concensus in judicial nomination process 04.12.2005
Sen. Salazar asks President to withdraw nominees 03.01.2005


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