House Democrats in the News
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Tuesday May 9, 2006
Toothless legislators move on
With the possible exception of smokers, sexual predators, identity thieves and smugglers of illegal immigrants, Coloradans did all right this year.
by Diane Carman, Denver Post Staff Columnist
Legislature clears ethanol on last day
By Joe Hanel, Durango Herald Denver Bureau
Lawmakers unite to target immigration “coyotes”
by Colleen Slevin, The Associated Press in the Denver Post
Winners & losers
by Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News
Priorities, Progress Mark 2006 Session
From health care to education, bills addressed issues
by Bill Scanlon, April Washington And Bernie Morson, Rocky Mountain News
Beauprez’s battle against Colorado
The gubernatorial candidate also hurt the GOP by being the first to sign a petition for an initiative that would essentially overturn Referendum C.
Denver Post editorial
Lawmakers pass funeral protest, alien-smuggling measures
by Kyle Henley, The Gazette
Legislature: It’s a wrap
Lawmakers make headway despite rifts. The General Assembly patches up the budget and manages to pass new laws regarding immigration.
by Mark P. Couch and Chris Frates Denver Post Staff Writers
Legislative Session Ends Two Days Early
In addition to approving a record $16.5 billion spending plan for the next fiscal year, the Legislature approved several measures to crack down on illegal immigration, boost economic development, ban smoking and place a question on this year’s ballot to give same-sex couples the right to form domestic partnerships.
by Charles Ashby, Pueblo Chieftain Denver Bureau
End of Session: Action Taken, Bills Vetoed
by Lynn Bartels and April M. Washington, Rocky Mountain News
Thanks to Sen. Tapia and Rep. Buescher for State Fair Funding
Pueblo Chieftain editorial
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Representative Benefield is the vice chair of the Finance Committee. As a former small business owner, her legislative priorities include revitalizing business opportunities and jobs for Coloradans. Debbie lives in Arvada. 
Representative Kefalas was elected to the House in 2006 after a 30-year career in the local, national and international peace and justice movements. He lives in Larimer and is the father of an Iraq war veteran. 
Representative Labuda is a former assistant attorney general who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia. Transportation and education are among her legislative priorities.