Mark Udall

Mark Udall

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  Hole-in-one as Obama golfs with 3 senators

  So much for overshadowing your rivals, Mr. President. Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss didn't seem fazed by a rare congressional invitation to golf ... 

• Officials say threatened FAA towers to remain open

  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has assured lawmakers the Obama administration will prevent the closure of 149 small airport towers as well as end ... 

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  Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs

  With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for ... 

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  Suburbs now playing a key role in gun legislation

  In the emotional politics of gun control, the suburbs seem to be emerging as a new sphere of influence. The Senate's defeat last week of firearms ... 

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  Lawmakers test legal waters for regulating drones

  Lawmakers are considering whether Congress should set up a special court to decide when drones can kill American al-Qaida suspects overseas, much as ... 

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  NRA chief: Gun controls won't pass Congress

  The head of the National Rifle Association said Thursday he's confident that Congress won't approve an assault weapons ban or a limit on high-capacity ... 

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  Obama picks outdoor retail exec to lead Interior

  President Barack Obama's choice for interior secretary is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast who likes to bike, ski and climb mountains. As president and ... 

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  FACT CHECK: The stretched case against Chuck Hagel

  Republican-leaning groups opposing President Barack Obama's choice of Chuck Hagel to head the Defense Department have let loose a barrage of claims ... 

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  Democrats may stand in Obama's way on gun measures

  As the Senate prepares to begin debating new gun control measures, some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats are poised to frustrate his ... 

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  Senate chair: Count up Hagel vote after hearing

  Top Senate Republicans said Tuesday they would reserve judgment on Chuck Hagel's nomination until after his confirmation hearing next week, a positive ... 

• Senate gives green light to Pentagon green energy

  The Senate on Wednesday gave the green light to the Pentagon's investment in green energy. By a vote of 62-37 on Wednesday, the Senate backed an ...