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Udall Questions House Lawmakers' Failure to Take Up Watershed-Relief Funding
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Udall Heralds Successful Effort to Extend Wind Production Tax Credit
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Udall Welcomes Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Middle Class, Pledges to Pursue Long-Term Fiscal Solution in 2013
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Colorado Lawmakers Welcome Senate Passage of Bill to Boost Watershed Protection Funds
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Udall Criticizes Senate's Decision to Not Brace for 2013 Wildfires
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Udall Questions Prudence of Long-Term Extension of Surveillance Law
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Udall's Biofuels, Uranium Mines Provisions Part of Final Defense Authorization Bill
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Udall Leads Bipartisan Effort to Urge President to Fight for U.S. Potato Growers' Access to Mexican Markets
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Udall Endorses 'Comprehensive' Plan to Curb Mass Shootings, Including Assault Weapons Ban
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Udall Congratulates Durango, Denver, Commerce City Entities on Receiving $1 Million to Improve School Health Centers
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Op-Eds
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Same-sex marriage debate: A model for other issues
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Udall: Investing in Americans' health
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A bipartisan deficit plan is necessary for economic recovery
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Despite Turmoil, U.S. Must Not Retreat From Mideast
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Wind tax credit is critical
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Cant wait on wind production tax credit
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Congress can't punt again on the budget
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 -
Extend the production tax credit
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Mark Udall: Dont pull plug on fledgling industry
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Continuing to address the challenges we face in the West
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Blog
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One Step Closer to Protecting Colorado Water, Remediating Our Mining Legacy
Wednesday, December 19, 2012Our great state - and much of Colorado's history - began with a mining boom. However, this heritage, literally the state's foundation, left behind 7,000 abandoned mine sites and the toxic runoff they often create. These sites, the legacy of past decades of irresponsible mining, today threaten the foundation of much of our outdoor economy and what makes our state great: our land and water.
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Live-Streamed Conversation with Energy Secretary Chu
Tuesday, December 18, 2012In an effort to keep this discussion going, I will be joining Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Wednesday for a live-streamed discussion about the wind PTC, renewable energy and our pursuit of an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
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Compromise isn't a dirty word
Wednesday, December 12, 2012Two weeks ago, small-business owner Lisa Goodbee, president of Goodbee & Associates in Centennial, and 14 other small-business owners met with President Obama in Washington, D.C. They asked him to continue working with Congress to reach a balanced deal that fixes our budget.
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#My2k
Monday, December 10, 2012If the U.S. House of Representatives doesn't act before the end of the year, 1.9 million middle-class Colorado families will lose $2,200. Tell Congress what $2,200 means to you.
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Leading the way toward energy independence
Tuesday, December 4, 2012What do GPS, flat-screen televisions and the Internet have in common? Before each became commonly available consumer goods, they were developed by the military. Alternative fuels are on the cusp of similar cutting-edge development.
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Giving Thanks for What Matters Most
Wednesday, November 21, 2012Thanksgiving is a great time to spend time with family and friends and to take stock of how fortunate we are to live and work in the West. From our growing economy to the natural wonders that make Colorado the best place to raise a family, we are truly blessed.
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Halifax International Security Forum
Thursday, November 15, 2012Beginning Friday, Senator John McCain and I will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Halifax International Security Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The forum will bring together more than 300 leaders from 50 countries for weekend-long discussions on some of the world's most pressing security issues.
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400,000 Colorado Veterans
Friday, November 9, 2012This Veterans Day, I want to honor the men and women who have bravely served our country in uniform. Through their hard work, selflessness and courage, our veterans represent the very best of our nation and what we strive to achieve.
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Winding up for the PTC
Thursday, November 8, 2012Congress comes back into session next week, and the time has finally come for Congress to stop delaying and extend the wind Production Tax Credit.
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2013 Presidential Inauguration Tickets
Wednesday, November 7, 2012As a U.S. Senator, my office receives a limited number of tickets to distribute to my constituents who plan on visiting Washington, D.C. for this event.
Audio & Video
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Udall Speech on the FISA Amendments Act
Video | Thursday, December 27, 2012Video requires Flash PlayerMark Udall gives a speech on the Senate floor encouraging his colleagues to amend the FISA Amendments Act (FAA) to better protect Americans from having their communications collected under this law. Udall also encouraged his Senate colleagues to include in the bill better reporting requirements so Congress and the public can know if Americans have had their e-mails and phones calls collected under the FAA.
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Holiday Greetings from Mark Udall to the Troops
Video | Friday, December 21, 2012Video requires Flash PlayerMark Udall recorded the above message to service members of the U.S. military, wishing them a happy and safe holiday season. He also extends his warmest wishes to Coloradans everywhere to have a happy holiday season and prosperous new year.
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Speech #27: New Mexico and the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit
Video | Thursday, December 13, 2012Video requires Flash PlayerMark Udall spoke on the Senate floor this morning pushing Congress to pass an extension of the Production Tax Credit for wind energy. In his 27th speech, Udall focused on the economic impacts of wind energy production in New Mexico - where wind energy supports more than 500 good-paying jobs and powers more than 200,000 homes. Udall was followed by Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico, who also highlighted the wind industry's benefits for job creation and energy security. Udall will continue to urge his Senate colleagues to pass the wind Production Tax Credit.
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Press Conference Call: EPA Policy for Good Samaritans
Audio | Wednesday, December 12, 2012Audio requires Flash PlayerOn Dec. 12, 2012, Mark Udall held a press call to discuss a new policy from the Environmental Protection Agency - which Udall called for - to give Good Samaritans additional protections as they clean up the more than 7,000 abandoned mine sites throughout the West.
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Speech #26: Maine and the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit
Video | Wednesday, December 12, 2012Mark Udall spoke on the Senate floor pushing Congress to pass an extension of the Production Tax Credit for wind energy. In his 26th speech, Udall focused on the economic impacts of wind energy production in Maine - whose wind farms power the equivalent of about 100,000 homes. Udall will continue to urge his Senate colleagues to pass the wind Production Tax Credit.