WASHINGTON— During a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, as Democrats pressed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on multiple fronts about what they perceive as his failed leadership of the State Department, Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner took aim at China once again, accusing the Chinese Communist Party of spreading disinformation online regarding the coronavirus.
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Colo Lawmakers Urge Bennet, Gardner to Increase Food Benefits
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Colorado, joined by advocacy organizations, called yesterday for food assistance to be included in the COVID relief package under consideration in Congress.
Rep. Buck Compares Abolition to the GOP’s Opposition to Mask Mandates
In a radio interview over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) drew a comparison between the Republican Party’s support for the abolition of slavery during the 19th century and current opposition to mask mandates.
Republicans Want to Challenge Polis’ Health Orders but Wonder if They Should Expand Government to Do It
Colorado Republicans are in a bind. Many hate Gov. Jared Polis’ orders to fight the pandemic, including his state-wide mask mandate, but doing something about Polis’ power could involve expanding government power, something many conservatives hate even more than masks.
Malkin Credits Member of White Nationalist Group for “Rescuing” Her & Colo GOP Leader From “Mob”
Alt-right pundit Michelle Malkin agreed to appear on Craig Silverman’s show Saturday, but became defensive when he asked about her connections to Nick Fuentes and the “Groypers,” a far-right group of white nationalists that includes Holocaust deniers.
Lindsey Graham Headlines Gardner Fundraiser Today
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner’s “Special Guest” at a “Video Conference” fundraiser that costs $1,000 for political action committees and $500 for personal attendance.
Song of Support for Unemployment Benefits Apparently Isn’t Music to Gardner’s Ears
The Non-Violins Marching Band (NVMB), a Colorado activist group whose name is a play on “nonviolence” and the fact that the group mostly plays violas rather than violins, asked U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) Monday afternoon to support a full extension of federal unemployment benefits.
If You Didn’t Return Your Census Form, You May Get a Knock on the Door Soon
Starting on July 30, the U.S. Census Bureau (CB) will begin following up with households in Colorado that have yet to submit information for the 2020 Census. The process is scheduled to finish no later than October 31.
Boebert’s Campaign Embraces Far-Right Militia Movement
As national intelligence reports and indictments show a dangerous increase in right-wing militia activity, gun rights activist turned Republican congressional candidate Lauren Boebert is embracing elements of the militia movement, going so far as to ask militia members to provide security for her campaign events.
Company’s Initial Decision to Deny Sick Leave Is a Warning for Workplaces
Denver Mattress has paid sick-leave wages to a delivery driver, who was initially denied sick leave when he contracted COVID-19 last month and then was allegedly encouraged to return to work sooner than the suggested two-week isolation period.