Press Releases

Feb 17, 2012

Tipton Stands Up For Hardworking American Taxpayers and Seniors

Rep. Scott Tipton issued this statement today, following bipartisan passage of the Conference Report on H.R. 3630, extending the payroll tax credit and unemployment insurance—with reforms—through the end of the year, and providing a fix to the Medicare reimbursement formula for doctors treating seniors.

Feb 15, 2012

Tipton Applauds FCC Decision in Support of Small Businesses

Stressing that interference with GPS signals would have a negative impact on many small businesses, Rep. Scott Tipton today praised a decision by the Federal Communications Commission to block LightSquared’s proposal to build a broadband network.

Feb 13, 2012

Colorado Congressional Delegation Pushes for Colorado Spaceport to Boost State’s Aerospace Sector

Highlighting Colorado’s leadership in space research and development, the Colorado Congressional delegation is expressing its support for the creation of a spaceport in Colorado.

Feb 13, 2012

Tipton: Americans Deserve Better

Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) issued this statement following today’s unveiling of the President’s budget

Feb 9, 2012

Tipton: States Need Genuine Relief from ‘No Child Left Behind’

Issues: Education

“Education matters are best handled at the local level, trusting our teachers, parents, school boards and local communities to make decisions for our children—not Washington.”—Rep. Scott Tipton

Feb 7, 2012

Members of Colorado Delegation Pick Up Bipartisan Push for Extension of Wind Tax Credit

Seven Members of Delegation Deliver Support Letter to Conference Committee Ahead of Today’s Meeting of Conferees Expiration of the Tax Credit Jeopardizes Colorado Jobs, Economy which includes 6,000 Wind Energy, Manufacturing Workers

Feb 7, 2012

Tipton: Water Storage Critical to Economies and Environment in the West

In response to a request from Rep. Scott Tipton to examine water storage in the West, today the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held a hearing entitled, “Water for Our Future and Job Creation: Examining Regulatory and Bureaucratic Barriers to New Surface Storage Infrastructure.”

Feb 6, 2012

Congressman Scott Tipton to Hold Open House in Durango FRIDAY

Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) will hold an open house in his Durango office this Friday, February 10, to provide an update on his work in Washington and to meet with constituents.

Feb 6, 2012

Congressman Scott Tipton to Hold Community Roundtables in Naturita and Norwood on SATURDAY

Rep. Scott Tipton will hold community roundtable meetings on Saturday, February 11 in Naturita and Norwood to provide an update on his work in Washington and to meet with constituents. The roundtable is open to the public.

Feb 2, 2012

Tipton Holds Hearing on Proposed DOL Agriculture Youth Labor Rule

House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade Chairman Scott Tipton today held a hearing to examine proposed Department of Labor rulemaking that would make revisions to existing regulations pertaining to the employment of youth on farming and ranching operations.

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