Following the news that the GOP’s effort to repeal Obamacare through the Graham-Cassidy bill would be unsuccessful, Senator Cory Gardner introduced legislation yesterday that would institute a one year delay on the implementation of an Obamacare health insurance tax. The Healthcare Tax Relief Act Continue reading
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Senate Looks At Bill To Delay Obamacare Tax
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Trump Follows Gardner’s Proposal, Institutes New Sanctions On North Korea
Senator Cory Gardener applauded President Trump’s announcement yesterday that his administration will go after individuals, businesses and banks involved in trade with North Korea. Gardner says the steps the Trump administration announced are what he has been calling for and is a Continue reading
Senators Look To Make It Easier To Study Marijuana
Senator Cory Gardner has joined the effort to make it easier to conduct scientific research on marijuana as a safe and effective medical treatment. Gardner and Utah Senator Orrin Hatch introduced the Marijuana Effective Drug Study Act of 2017 this week. Gardner says the medical community Continue reading
Colorado Insurance Premiums To Increase 27%
Insurance premiums will climb by an average of 27% next year for Coloradans who buy health insurance on the states Obama Care insurance exchange. The state’s division of insurance announced that they approved the rates from nine different insurance companies for plans both on and off the state insurance exchange for 2018. The increases do not Continue reading
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Gardner To Host Town Hall In Grand Junction
Senator Cory Gardner will hold a town hall meeting tomorrow in Grand Junction. The public is encouraged to arrive early, as space is limited. The event will allow Garner to hear and address the concerns of his constituents. The town hall will be held at the Moss Continue reading
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CO Officials Respond To Rescission Of DACA
President Trump’s announcement that he’d end the Differed Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, prompted a varied reaction from Colorado politicians. DACA is an American immigration policy founded by the Obama administration in June 2012. DACA allows certain illegal immigrants, whose parents brought them to Continue reading
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Gardner Calls For North Korea To Be Kicked Out Of UN
Following North Korea’s reported nuclear tests over the weekend, Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner, who chairs the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cyber Security, is calling for unprecedented steps to curtail the regime. Gardner says the test is the clearest sign yet that Continue reading
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Bennet To Host Town Hall In Steamboat
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will host a Town Hall tomorrow in Steamboat. The Town Hall will give Senator Bennet the opportunity to listen to concerns and respond to questions from his constituents. Those interested in attending should arrive early, as space is limited. The Town Hall will take Continue reading
Senator Bennet Adviser In Craig Today To Discuss Coal Communities Empowerment Act
Charlie Anderson, a Senior Policy Adviser for US Senator Michael Bennet, will be in Craig this afternoon (Aug 11) to provide details on the Coal Communities Empowerment Act that Bennet introduced in the Senate last week. The Act would designate 90 counties Continue reading
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Gardner Questions VA Over Wait Times
Senator Cory Gardner sent a letter this week to Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin asking for an explanation for the long wait times veterans are still experiencing at Colorado VA facilities. In the letter, Gardner says that The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 was implemented to fix long wait times for vets, but it Continue reading
Gardner Tours Western Slope, Stops In MOCO
Senator Cory Gardner took a tour of the Western Slope last week, to meet with healthcare providers, farmers and ranchers, elected representatives and public land officials. During the tour Gardner stopped in Loma, Palisade, and Mack. Gardner also visited Dinosaur National Monument to discuss the National Park System; Pioneers Medical Center in Continue reading
CO Senators Talk About Obamacare Replacement
Senator Cory Gardner says he’s currently reviewing the new GOP plan to replace Obama Care. Gardner was part of the group that put the replacement legislation together, but apparently, Thursday was the first time he’d seen the full bill. Gardner says the bill deserves Continue reading
