Op-Eds
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Manage forests better to cut risk, boost economy
Thursday, May 17, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the Coloradoan on the importance of a balanced apporoach to forest management in Colorado.
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A balanced approach to forest management
Monday, May 14, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the Summit Daily News on the importance of a balanced apporoach to forest management in Colorado.
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Ending federal duplication finds immediate savings
Wednesday, April 25, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the The Hill on the need to cut spending and end duplicative government programs.
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Take politics out of women's health care
Saturday, March 3, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote with Senator Michael Bennet in the Aspen Times on taking politics out of women's health care.
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Sen. Mark Udall: Seeking public input on wilderness proposals
Saturday, March 3, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the Summit Daily News on the launch of a collaborative, community-driven process that I hope will ultimately allow Colorado to create legislation for wilderness and national monument designations in two areas – the Central Mountains and the Arkansas River Canyon.
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Udall: Weigh in on wilderness proposals
Monday, February 27, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the Denver Post on the launch of a collaborative, community-driven process that I hope will ultimately allow Colorado to create legislation for wilderness and national monument designations in two areas – the Central Mountains and the Arkansas River Canyon.
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Federal study will be critical for use of the Colorado River
Sunday, January 29, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote in the Grand Junction Sentinel on how important it is to study, protect and preserve the Colorado River – and its water.
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A modest proposal: Can we try to work together?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012Read the op-ed I wrote with Senator Lisa Murkowski in the Denver Post on our effort to permanently end the tradition of politically divided seating at the State of the Union address.
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Flawed approach to detention
Tuesday, November 29, 2011Read my op-ed in the Washington Post on my opposition to provisions in the proposed National Defense Authorization Act that would expand the military's authority to detain terrorism suspects on U.S. soil and draw a veto from the president.
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Preserve transparency in government
Wednesday, November 23, 2011Read my op-ed in Politico on a proposed policy that would permit the governmet to intentionally mislead the public through the Freedom of Information Act.
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US Sen. Mark Udall: Plan B for Afghanistan
Saturday, November 19, 2011Read my op-ed in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on my analysis of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan after a visit to the region.
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Sen. Mark Udall: Why a balanced budget amendment is needed
Saturday, November 19, 2011Read my op-ed in the Denver Post on the need for a sensible balanced budget amendment to address our mounting national deficit.
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Sports Economics
Monday, November 14, 2011Read my op-ed in the Colorado Springs Business Journal on the sports and outdoor recreation economy in Colorado Springs.
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Federal policies must meet needs of our farmers
Sunday, October 16, 2011Read my op-ed in the Pueblo Chieftain on voluntary agricultural conservation programs.
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Conservation remains key part of agriculture
Tuesday, October 11, 2011Read my op-ed in the Trinidad Times on voluntary agricultural conservation programs.
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Mark Udall: Conservation programs a must despite need for cuts
Monday, October 10, 2011Read my op-ed in the Greeley Tribune on voluntary agricultural conservation programs.
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We can't eat our seed corn
Monday, October 3, 2011Read my op-ed in the Fort Morgan Times on voluntary agricultural conservation programs.
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Your chance to speak up for rural post offices
Sunday, October 2, 2011Read my op-ed in the Pueblo Chieftain on the pontential closure of rural post offices.
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Udall: Obama's plan to invest in the American people
Wednesday, September 28, 2011Read my op-ed in the The Denver Post on the American Jobs Act.
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Guest opinion: Goodbye to DADT
Saturday, September 24, 2011Read my op-ed in the Daily Camera on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."