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Nov 24
Fighting the Bark Beetle and Protecting our Forests
I've introduced the National Forest Insect and Disease Emergency Act of 2009 to provide additional tools and resources to the U.S. Forest Service to help fight the bark beetle infestation threatening our forests.
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Nov 20
Get the Facts on the Senate Health Reform Bill
In the spirit of transparency and openness, my staff and I have posted the Senate health reform bill in its entirety on our website, along with summaries and in-depth analysis to help you understand what health insurance reform means for you.
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Nov 20
Halifax International Security Forum
Today, Senator John McCain and I led a Congressional delegation to Nova Scotia for the Halifax International Security Forum. The conference is the first of its kind on the North American continent bringing together over 300 global leaders to discuss international law, the conflict in Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation, and global trans-atlanticism.
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Nov 19
Mark's Newsletter Update: Helping Small Businesses Grow, Honoring Our Veterans, Expanding Wilderness in the San Juan Mountains
Small businesses are the heart of our economy in Colorado. They employ more than half of Americans, and their success is the key to our country's prosperity. But many small business owners tell me they’re still having trouble accessing lines of credit they need to expand. That's why I wrote a letter to President Obama, urging him to ensure small- and medium-sized businesses can continue to grow and hire new employees.
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Nov 19
Republicans Block Credit Card Relief for American Consumers
Last night, I took decisive action to protect consumers against abusive practices. I joined Senator Chris Dodd on the Senate floor to call up our bill that would have immediately frozen interest rates on existing credit card balances.
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Nov 23
Udall, Risch Introduce Legislation to Help Combat Bark Beetle Epidemic in the West
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Udall, D-CO, and James Risch, R-ID, announced that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to fight the bark beetle epidemic, which has killed millions of acres of trees across Colorado and the West.
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Nov 21
Udall Statement as Senate Begins Landmark Health Insurance Reform Debate
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall issued the following statement after the Senate voted to begin consideration of health insurance reform legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Nov 20
Udall Statement on Release of Senate Health Insurance Reform Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall issued the following statement as the Senate prepares to vote on Saturday to begin debate on health insurance reform legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Nov 19
Udall Presses Defense Department Nominee about Better Mental Health Care for Soldiers, Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall questioned nominees to fill key Defense Department positions over personnel and readiness and selective service during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The hearing was to consider the nominations of Clifford L. Stanley to be Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; Erin C. Conaton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force, and Lawrence G. Romo to be Director of the Selective Service.
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Nov 18
Udall Decries Republican Obstruction of Credit Card Relief for American Consumers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall blasted Republicans for holding up a bill, which he co-sponsored, that would stop credit card companies from unfairly jacking up interest rates and fees for consumers. The bill would immediately freeze interest rates on existing credit card balances until reforms passed earlier this year in the Credit CARD Act go into effect in February.
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Nov 18
Senator Udall Urges Republicans Not to Block Bill that Protects Credit Card Consumers
Video requires Flash PlayerMr. President, I rise in support of the motion made by the Senior Senator from Connecticut, which requests consent to debate the Credit Card Rate Freeze Act. I associate myself with the remarks the Banking Committee Chairman just made, and I am a proud original cosponsor of this bill. I urge my friends on the other side of the aisle to lift their holds on this important legislation and allow it to be passed.
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Nov 11
A Smarter, Tougher National Security Policy
Video requires Flash PlayerOn Veterans Day, Senator Mark Udall delivered a speech on national security at the Homeland Defense and Security in Transition Symposium in Colorado Springs. The speech focused on Colorado's vital military installations and defense programs, his vision for a path to energy security, and the many evolving threats to our country.
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Oct 29
Nuclear Power and a Comprehensive Energy Policy
Mr. President, the environmental and energy security challenges we faced in the 1970s, when the decade closed in the shadow of Three Mile Island, have changed significantly. When my dad campaigned for president in the New Hampshire primary in 1976 and was asked about the controversial Seabrook nuclear facility, no one had climate change on their list of environmental concerns.
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Oct 28
The Role of Wellness and Prevention in Health Reform
Mr. President, as you've heard, my colleagues and I agree that a vital component of health reform will be to bring affordable, quality care to all Americans. The bill we will debate here on the floor in the coming weeks will include important insurance reforms to make that a reality.
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Oct 13
Good Samaritan Legislation To Clean Up Abandoned Mines
Senator Udall introduces his bill to to clear legal obstacles for individuals or groups who voluntarily clean up abandoned hardrock mines. Abandoned mines are a serious environmental and safety concern in Colorado many cause acid or heavy metals to leach into rivers and streams. Senator Udalls bill would open up a path for community groups or others to get these mines cleaned up throughout the West.
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