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September 10, 2009

Public Option Essential to Bringing Down Rising Costs, Ensuring Competition in the Market

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on health care:

August 26, 2009
Kennedy's Legacy Will Be Firmly Ingrained in Our Nation's History

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA).

July 30, 2009
Includes Two Key Provisions – Mandatory Recall Authority and Traceability – Secured By DeGette

July 14, 2009
Health Care Plan Puts Patients First While Reducing Costs

July 7, 2009

Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Food Safety Legislation Giving the FDA New Authorities to Protect Consumers

July 6, 2009
Optimistic About Future Progress for Stem Cell Research

June 26, 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today supported H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 219 to 212.

June 25, 2009
DeGette Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Food Safety Legislation

June 24, 2009

Secretary Confident Obama Administration Will Fulfill Bill's Mandate and Develop Pediatric Quality Measures

June 19, 2009
Members of the Colorado Delegation Request Interior Department Make Project Priority