House Democrats in the News
Democrats in the House are working hard on your behalf. Take a look at some of the news they're making around town and around the state.
Friday May 26, 2006
Calls to rip GOP over gas prices
Summer unofficially starts this weekend, and with it will come a new round of political attacks that tie statehouse Republicans to rising gas prices.
Mark P. Couch, Denver Post Staff Writer
Bill signed by Owens to phase out car tests
Roadside monitors will do more checks after law takes effect
April M. Washington, Rocky Mountain News
Wind Farm welcome
Editorial, The Pueblo Chieftain
Owens Vetoes 18 Bills, Including Prescription Drug Bill
Gov. Bill Owens vetoed 18 bills on Friday, including key Democratic proposals to relieve prescription-drug costs, expand the use of ethanol fuels and ban employers from requiring staffers to participate in political or religious meetings.
TheDenverChannel.com
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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 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 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.