2009 Press Releases

There they go again. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Barack Obama, apparently not content to just take over the auto industry, the financial industry, and the energy industry, are now intent on nationalizing our health care system. It would be a disaster for both our economy and our health.

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) today offered an amendment (included in the Republican Motion to Recommit) to the Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Act for 2010, HR 3293, to eliminate $541 million from the budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Democrats used a procedural motion to block the amendment from a vote.

Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the letter sent to both Colorado Senators urging them to oppose the confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor.

Lamborn supports health care reform that empowers individuals and families, not government bureaucrats and stated on the House Floor "Mr. Speaker, I rise today troubled about the Democrats' proposed government takeover of our health care system..."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-5) has introduced a pair of mining bills to promote the responsible development of U.S. hardrock minerals, protect and create American jobs and improve our environment.

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) today was recognized for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record last year. The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), a nonpartisan citizen group, has announced that Rep. Lamborn placed 6th out of 435 Members of the House of Representatives for his commitment to fiscal discipline.

"Israel is a longtime ally and beacon of democracy in the Middle East and I remain a strong supporter. It is essential that the United States continues to meet its commitment to Israel by providing this assistance. I believe the State of Israel has a sovereign right to protect itself from the threats of rogue nations and providing this assistance will help bolster the defenses of liberty in one of the few areas of freedom in a hostile region."

Today, Senator Mark Udall and Congressman Doug Lamborn announce they have introduced companion legislation in the House and Senate to help bring a long-term solution to the problems associated with the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel (LMDT) in Lake County.

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), made the following statement today after voting against the Democrat cap-and-tax plan, H.R. 2454, while supporting the Republican American Energy Act, an "all of the above" energy plan that will help our country achieve energy independence: "It is clear we need a

"I voted in favor of this bill because it funds many of our vital national defense programs. However, it falls short on missile defense funding by $1.2 billion that I believe we need to protect our country. "My primary concern with a cut of this nature is that it sets the baseline lower every year