Special session plods on but “divisive” story is already written

DENVER — There was no suspense Monday night when the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 5-4 along party lines to kill legislation that would have recognized same-sex civil unions….

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McNulty a hero at ‘pro-marriage’ rally

DENVER — Embattled House Speaker Frank McNulty’s decision to use procedural maneuvers to kill civil unions legislation twice in six…
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Marijuana DUI bill fails due to Senator’s absence

Yet another casualty of the special session. A measure that would have made it easier for prosecutors to convict people…
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Ron Paul to stop actively campaining for GOP nomination

(CNN) — An announcement from Rep. Ron Paul indicates that the Republican presidential candidate will no longer actively campaign for…
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Civil Unions bill assigned to “kill” committee

DENVER – A bill to legally recognize civil unions in Colorado may be headed for a quick death at the…
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Denver City Council to vote on outdoor camping ban

DENVER — The Denver City Council prepares to take a final vote Monday night on a plan that would ban…
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Special legislative session for civil unions to open Monday

DENVER – A special session of the Colorado Legislature will open on Monday for lawmakers to consider a civil unions…
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Web Poll: Same-Sex Legislation

President Barack Obama on Wednesday clarified his stance on gay marriage, saying he supports it. Also, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper…
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Obama announces he supports same-sex marriage

(CNN) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage, raising the political stakes on an issue over which…
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Romney in Colorado: “I do not favor civil unions”

DENVER — Mitt Romney, who’s now a sure bet to be the Republican Party’s presidential nominee this fall, commented about…
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House GOP won’t budge, kills civil unions measure, 37 other bills

DENVER — When Tuesday began, House Republicans had a difficult choice: to allow Democrats to be the heroes for passing…
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Midnight deadline looms for civil unions bill

DENVER — After a day of drama and inaction Monday, legislation to recognize same-sex civil unions in Colorado is on…
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Pressure builds on GOP to consider civil unions bill

DENVER — Pressure is mounting against House Republicans to allow legislation recognizing same-sex civil unions to advance at the Capitol…