House Democrats in the News
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Monday May 22, 2006
Energy prices concern manufacturers
“Colorado added 14,000 jobs in the first quarter for an annualized rate of 2.5 percent,” Goss said. “Based on our survey, I expect the state to gain over 12,000 jobs in the second quarter before higher interest rates and mounting energy prices begin to slow growth.”
Cathy Proctor, The Denver Business Journal
Ritter Meets with Dem Legislators
“If you’re not going to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, if you’re not going to criminalize abortion, if you support emergency contraception, then the rest is more of a philosophical preference,” Rep. Morgan Carroll said of Ritter’s opposition to abortion.
Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News
Term limits have reached their limit
Term limits are a failed political experiment. Born of good intent, they bring more harm to Colorado’s political system than good.
Denver Post editorial
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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.
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 Riesberg lives in Greeley and represents House District 50. He earned wide acclaim for his work to protect seniors in the last legislative session through identity theft and elder alert bills. Jim is also the grandfather of 5.