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News Room: Press Releases by Date
Press Releases of Congressman John T. Salazar, Third District of Colorado
January 2009
December 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF NORTHERN SAN JUAN BASIN STAKEHOLDERS GROUP (February 21, 2008)
- REP. SALAZAR ENCOURAGED BY WOLF CREEK EIS AGREEMENT (February 20, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Part of U.S. Delegation to Study Transportation Safety in Europe (February 19, 2008)
- San Luis Valley to Receive $50,000 for Energy Assistance (February 15, 2008)
- Sen. Salazar & Reps. Salazar and Udall Introduce Bill to Achieve Swift and Safe Destruction of Hydrolysate On-Site at Pueblo Chemical Depot (February 15, 2008)
- Salazar Announces $20 Million for Grand Junction VA Medical Center (February 8, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Economic Stimulus Package (February 7, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Work to Fix Transfer Act, Immediately Dedicate Surplus Funds to Garfield, Rio Blanco Counties (February 7, 2008)
- Salazars, Udall Fight Federal Government to Ensure State Gets Fair Share of Oil, Gas Leasing Revenues (February 6, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Statement on the President’s 2009 Budget (February 4, 2008)
January 2008
December 2007
- Rep. Salazar Announces Major Funding For Vital Colorado Projects (December 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces First Responder Grants to Colorado Communities (December 20, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to Army's Decision to Add Additional Brigade to Fort Carson (December 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Bill (December 19, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Secure Inclusion of Pinon Canyon Expansion Delay in Omnibus Spending Bill (December 18, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTION IN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE (December 18, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Tout Inclusion of Mesa Verde Expansion Bill in Year-End Appropriations Measure (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES “OMNIBUS” APPROPRIATIONS VOTE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES APPROPRIATIONS FOR BAYFIELD AND CHIMNEY ROCK (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR HOPEFUL RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR NAVY BUILDING ON FAIRGROUNDS (December 11, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds New Flights to Grand Junction (December 10, 2007)
- Reps Salazar and Udall Urge BLM to Weigh Input from Local Communities in any Roan Decision (December 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Investment in America’s Children (December 5, 2007)
November 2007
- Congressman Salazar Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies (November 16, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE (November 16, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES IMPROVED AIRLINE SERVICE TO PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT (November 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures Major Funding for Western Slope and San Luis Valley (November 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar pays Veterans Day visit to Georgia National Cemetery (November 13, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Grant to Durango Head Start Projects (November 6, 2007)
- House Overturns President’s Veto (November 6, 2007)
- Survival of Piñon Canyon Farmers and Ranchers is in the Hands of the President (November 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Scores Critical Healthcare Funding for Rural Coloradans (November 6, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar and Udall Call on U.S. Navy in Asbestos Removal (November 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to President’s Veto of Critical Water Resources Bill (November 2, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar: Much Needed Mining Reform Bill Passes House (November 1, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar: Pinon Canyon Protected in House/Senate Conference Report (November 1, 2007)
October 2007
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement on Peake Nomination for Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs (October 30, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill To Get House Vote Tonight (October 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Passes House (October 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Passage of Revised SCHIP Legislation (October 25, 2007)
- REPS. SALAZAR, UDALL, DEGETTE, AND PERLMUTTER MAKE "GRAND SLAM" WAGER WITH MA DELEGATION (October 24, 2007)
- Salazar’s Mesa Verde Expansion Bill sails through U.S. House (October 22, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar reacts to SCHIP (October 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar secures $18 million for TTCI facility in Pueblo (October 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces FAA Listening Session at Pueblo Memorial Airport (October 12, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Votes to Expand Affordable Housing (October 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar recommends implementation of Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission (October 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Opposes Desert Rock Power Plant (October 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar calls on CMS to release SCHIP findings to justify veto (October 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar introduces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor Act of 2007’ (October 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar angered at SCHIP veto (October 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Endorses Mining Reform Bill (October 2, 2007)
September 2007
- Rep. Salazar announces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor’ (September 28, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (September 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $2.4 Million Award for Pueblo City Schools (September 25, 2007)
- Salazar Meets with New Agriculture Secretary on FSA Closures (September 21, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR CHAMPIONS AVIATION WIN FOR COLORADO (September 20, 2007)
- MORAN AND SALAZAR INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE CARE FOR AMERICA’S RETURNING WOUNDED WARRIORS (September 19, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO CITY OF PUEBLO (September 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar meets with Department of Veterans Affairs to identify appropriate site for new National Cemetery (September 18, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR RESPONDS TO BOR/AURORA CONTRACT (September 14, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR DESERT ROCK COMMENTS (September 13, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO WALKER FIELD (September 7, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar applauds Senator Salazar’s decision on Piñon Canyon (September 5, 2007)
August 2007
- SALAZAR ANNOUNCES NEW SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO REGIONAL DIRECTOR (August 23, 2007)
- SALAZAR ANNOUNCES SAN LUIS VALLEY STAFF ADDITION (August 22, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO ARCHULETA COUNTY AIRPORT (August 21, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges BLM to Delay Leasing San Luis Hills (August 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Passage of Energy Bill with Protection for Roan Plateau (August 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Sails Through Committee (August 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Investment in Rural America (August 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges President to Sign WRDA (August 2, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO ARCHULETA, HINSDALE AND MINERAL COUNTIES (August 1, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (August 1, 2007)
July 2007
- Rep. Salazar: “Energy Bill Great for Colorado and the Roan Plateau” (July 31, 2007)
- The Nation Follows Colorado’s Example By Raising The Minimum Wage (July 24, 2007)
- VETSRIDE PROGRAM PASSES COMMITTEE (July 24, 2007)
- Salazar Hails 2007 Farm Bill As Win For Colorado Farmers (July 23, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Provision in House Bill to Provide Funds for La Plata County Health Care Needs (July 19, 2007)
- Salazar Secures Funding For Colorado Water Projects (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement After VA Chief Resigns (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Town Hall Meeting on Veterans’ Benefits (July 16, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Rural Aviation Improvement Act (July 13, 2007)
- Colorado Reps. Host Homeland Security Officials at Pueblo’s TTCI (July 11, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Decision for Additional Assistant United States Attorney in Southwest Colorado (July 2, 2007)
June 2007
- 150th Anniversary of R & R Market In San Luis (June 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Wishes Grand Junction Happy Birthday (June 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $4.46 Million For TTCI Grant (June 29, 2007)
- Salazar and Udall: Roan Battle Not Over (June 27, 2007)
- Successful Bipartisan Amendment Increases PILT Funding (June 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Grant Awards For Otero Junior College, Durango Economic Development Group, And Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (June 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement after Fire Near New Castle Forces 90 Homeowners to Evacuate (June 20, 2007)
- Piñon Canyon Vote Landslide Victory For Salazar And Colorado (June 15, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar, Smith, Capito Amendment to Establish Office of Rural Health (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures $18 Million For Tunnel Project At Pueblo’s Railroad Testing Center (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Introduced In House (June 14, 2007)
- Salazar Recognized by Blue Dog Coalition for Commitment to Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Government (June 6, 2007)
May 2007
- CONGRESSMEN SALAZAR AND UDALL REQUEST TOP PRIORITY FOR WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS PLAN (May 31, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar And CDOT Secure Funding For SLV Airport’s Landing System (May 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Declares Win For Farmers And Ranchers Who Will Receive Disaster Relief Funding (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Will Keep Fighting To Change Course In Iraq (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges Senate To Pass Veterans’ Cemetery Bill, Legislation Flies Through House (May 24, 2007)
- Southern Colorado Cemetery Bill Passes Out Of House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (May 15, 2007)
- Salazar And Udall Team Up To Delay Drilling Atop The Roan Plateau (May 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Response to President’s Threat To Veto Disaster Relief Funding Bill (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Comprehensive Broadband Legislation (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Udall’s Request for Pinon Canyon Congressional Hearing (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds To Fountain Creek Flood In Pueblo (May 8, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Traditional Water Rights In Gunnison Basin (May 7, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar honors rural veterans by working to improve their access to health care (May 7, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Governor Ritter For Signing Pinon Canyon Bill (May 3, 2007)
April 2007
- Congressman Salazar Supports Iraq Accountability Act, Calls on President To Sign Bill (April 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Calls for Public Hearings On Desert Rock Power Plant Proposal (April 25, 2007)
- National Cemetery Bill Voted Unanimously Out Of committee (April 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Legislation That Protects Medicaid Funding For Colorado Hospitals (April 24, 2007)
- John Salazar Works To Secure Clean Water Funds For Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (April 20, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors Medal of Honor Veteran (April 19, 2007)
- Salazar and Mahoney Introduce Bill to Keep Family Farms in the Family (April 19, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Declare Victory After VA Announces New Outreach Clinic In Craig (April 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar and Homeland Security Undersecretary Tour TTCI (April 9, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces $850,000 in initial funding for Ophir Valley Preservation Project (April 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Responds To Decision To Drill More Gas Wells In Southwestern Colorado (April 4, 2007)
March 2007
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Investigation of Veterans Administration (March 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Bill Authorizes Mesa Verde Expansion (March 28, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds TTCI Recognition In Transportation Security Bill (March 27, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Bill For National Cemetery (March 27, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports War Spending Bill (March 22, 2007)
- Salazar Votes To Bring Transparency And Accountability To Government (March 21, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Bill Promoting Specialty Crops for Critical Agricultural Sector (March 21, 2007)
- Salazar Bill Authorizes Funding For VA Hospital At Fitzsimons (March 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Selected For Democracy Assistance Commission (March 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Proposes Legislation To Protect Social Security (March 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Votes For Water Quality Financing Bill (March 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Honors The Sacrifice Of Fallen Pueblo Soldier (March 9, 2007)
- Lawmakers Request Colorado Be Included In Disaster Relief Bill (March 7, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Sponsors Renewable Energy Legislation (March 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Rolls Out Rural Law Enforcement Agenda (March 5, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors the Sacrifice of Fallen Colorado Soldiers (March 2, 2007)
February 2007
- Congressman Salazar Urges EDA To Support Economic Development In The Arkansas Valley (February 28, 2007)
- Salazar’s visit (February 23, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Statement On House Iraq Resolution (February 14, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Response To U.S. Army’s Plan To Expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (February 14, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Applauds FEMA, Urges USDA To Do More (February 8, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Comments During The Veterans’ Affairs Committee About President’s Budget Proposal (February 8, 2007)
- The 2007 Clean Energy Act will benefit Colorado’s Environment (February 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Receives Inspirational Leadership Award From The Military Order Of The Purple Heart (February 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Reacts To President’s Budget Request (February 5, 2007)
January 2007
- Congressman John Salazar Ensures that Colorado Receives Federal Funding for Highways (January 31, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Named To Agriculture, Transportation and Veterans Committees (January 29, 2007)
- Moving Colorado In A New Direction (January 24, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar’s Response To The State Of The Union Address (January 23, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Nominates Colorado Students Competing to Attend U.S. Service Academies (January 22, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Requests Due Diligence and Community Involvement If Toxic Waste Facilities Are Developed In DeBeque (January 22, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For National Clean Energy Act (January 18, 2007)
- John Salazar Votes To Cut Interest Rates On College Loans For Students Most In Need (January 17, 2007)
- John Salazar Applauds The Democratic National Committee For Choosing Colorado (January 11, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes To Give America’s Working Families Their First Pay Raise In Almost Ten Years (January 10, 2007)
- John Salazar: Bring U.S. Troops Home Quickly (January 10, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For 9/11 Commission Act (January 9, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Urges FEMA To Include Ranchers In Relief Fund (January 8, 2007)
- SALAZAR PUSHES FOR FEDERAL DISASTER DESIGNATION (January 3, 2007)
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
- Congressman Salazar: "Drilling in ANWR is Not the Answer" (May 25, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Veterans' Identity Theft Act of 2006 (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for SE Colorado Water Projects (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Pushes for Disaster Relief Funds (May 23, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Warns Veterans of Identity Theft (May 22, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Increase PILT, Forest Fire Funding (May 18, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: "2007 Budget is Irresponsible Spending" (May 17, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Renewable Energy Plan (May 16, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Adequate Border Control Funding (May 15, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Hosts Constituents At Farm Bill Field Hearing (May 4, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Helps Pass Bill to Eradicate Tamarisk (May 3, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar, Udall Seek Answers on Firefighting Aircraft (May 3, 2006)
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
- Congressman Salazar Secures $240,000 For Pueblo Park Development (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar On Wolf Creek:"A Project Of This Scope And Size Cannot Continue" (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $1M for Rio Grande Bike Trail (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $5.1M for GJ National Guard (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Budget Process Needs Fundamental Change (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Sangro de Cristo Heritage Bill (November 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Works To Help La Junta Plant Employees (November 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces 10 x 10 Renewable Energy Plan (November 16, 2005)
- Congreessman Salazar Speaks Out Against Harmful Mining Law (November 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Fair And Balanced Water Plan (November 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar To Visit Western Slope Veterans (November 9, 2005)
- Congressmen Salazar And Udall Unveil Proposal To Address Bark Beetle Problem (November 3, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes To Protect Private Property Rights (November 3, 2005)
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
- Congressman Salazar Secures $35m Plus For Rural Transportation (July 28, 2005)
- Phony Purple Heart Taken Off Film Web Site (July 26, 2005)
- New Line Cinema Agrees To Take Down Purple Heart “Crasher’s Kit” (July 25, 2005)
- Legislation Would Criminalize Impersonating a Decorated Veteran (July 23, 2005)
- Salazar Bill Targets Military Imposters (July 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Funds For Conduit To Ark Valley (July 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Opposes Union Park Project (July 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Clean Water Funds for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (July 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Ark Valley Conduit (July 14, 2005)
- "Salazar On Right Track" (July 12, 2005)
- "Salazar To Request Funding For Subway Terror Training" (July 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Sundstrand Employees Eligible For Federal Assistance (July 12, 2005)
June 2005
May 2005
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Resolution to Establish "National Medal of Honor Day" (May 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Stem Cell Research (May 24, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Protect Colorado's Water and Land (May 19, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Spc Travis Anderson (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Makes Progress on Arkansas Valley Conduit (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Record Funds for ALP Project (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Recognizes Ft. Carson's Superior Facilities, Environment (May 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Stands Up for Military Families (May 5, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Rural Water Development (May 5, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meet with Troops in Iraq (May 4, 2005)
April 2005
March 2005
- Congressman Salazar Leads Colorado Delegation in Support of More Funding for ALP (March 30, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Restored Funds for TRIO Programs (March 25, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: New Trustees Report Says Social Security Not in Crisis (March 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Agreement to Release Funds a Credit to Congress, Community (March 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Work Together to Protect, Not Privatize, Social Security (March 21, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Responds to Emergency Vote on Terri Schiavo Bill (March 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Bill to Protect Social Security (March 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Give Our Troops the Resources They Need Now (March 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Gains 40% Increase in Highway Funds for Colorado (March 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Fights for Rural Development Funds (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Drought Disaster Relief Assistance (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Decision to Delay Canadian Beef Imports (March 2, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Shares Ranchers' Concerns with Secretary Johanns, Ag Committee (March 1, 2005)
February 2005
January 2005
- Congressman Salazar Creates Third Congressional District Coalition of Water Users (January 27, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Pfc. George Geer (January 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Agriculture Committee (January 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Should Keep Faith with Pueblo Community on Chemical Depot (January 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar's Statement on President's Inauguration (January 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Invites DOD to Meet Directly with Constituents Affected by Delay of Pueblo Chemical Depot Project (January 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Hears Seniors' Social Security Concerns in Visit to Durango Senior Center (January 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Tours Animas-La Plata Site on Fact Finding Mission (January 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meets with CDOT to Discuss Transportation Needs of District (January 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: "State Must Continue To Regulate Water Quality" (January 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Influential Transportation Committee (January 5, 2005)
- John Salazar Sworn In to Congress (January 4, 2005)
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