Diana in the News

Colorado exemption allows industry to pollute without permit

Apr 7, 2019 In The News
“If you have a loophole like this exception that has been identified, you need to close it,” DeGette said. “What should happen now is that the state should change its policy. They should first process the permit and then allow oil and gas exploration to occur.”
Associated Press

Colorado lets oil and gas companies pollute for 90 days without federally required permits that limit emissions

Apr 7, 2019 In The News
DeGette, in her position leading the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations panel that monitors the EPA, is demanding change.
The Denver Post

Insulin manufacturers to testify as part of House pricing probe

Apr 2, 2019 In The News
“We want to know why the cost of this life-saving drug has skyrocketed in recent years, and why they’re not offering more lower-cost alternatives to patients,” DeGette said.
The Hill

Diane DeGette's Bill Would Shield State Pot Laws From Feds

Apr 2, 2019 In The News
“Colorado’s marijuana-related business owners are just like any other legitimate business owners in our state, and are currently contributing more than one billion a year to our state’s economy,” DeGette said in announcing the proposal. “There’s no reason why they should have to go to bed every night worried that the federal government could suddenly take it all away from them and treat them like a criminal.”
Westword

Colorado Lawmaker Introduces Insulin Price Bill At Nation’s Capitol

Apr 1, 2019 In The News
Colorado’s Rep. Diana DeGette, representing the 1st Congressional District, introduced a bill aimed at bringing down the cost of insulin. The bill would make permanent a new FDA policy which would speed up the approval of generic version of certain drugs.
4 CBS Denver

Diabetics Discuss Rising Cost Of Insulin With Rep. Diana DeGette

Mar 29, 2019 In The News
Insulin users say the skyrocketing cost of the drug is forcing them to make some tough decisions. Rep. Diana DeGette met with some diabetics in Colorado this week to discuss the issue.
CBS4 Denver

Diana DeGette moves to regulate Suncor Energy pollutants over north Denver

Mar 19, 2019 In The News
Without federal limits on hydrogen cyanide, Suncor and other companies have freely polluted areas like Elyria Swansea, a working-class neighborhood just south of the refinery, she said. DeGette called it “ludicrous” and “unbelievable” that no federal standards exist.
The Denver Post

DeGette talks politics with Englewood High students

Mar 18, 2019 In The News
Englewood High School students didn't need a trip to Washington, D.C., to get a taste of Congress. Congress came to them. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who represents Denver, Englewood and nearby areas, addressed several dozen juniors and seniors at EHS on March 15.
Englewood Herald

Colorado Politicians Want Space Command to Return Home

Mar 13, 2019 In The News
"Colorado’s re-emergence as the preferred location for our nation’s space industry is not by accident — and is, in large part, due to the highly-skilled workforce we have available here. There are several reasons why the first U.S. Space Command was based here in Colorado, and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be based here again," says DeGette.
Westword

Denver Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduces a bill repealing an amendment limiting abortion access

Mar 12, 2019 In The News
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver joined several other Democratic lawmakers Tuesday to introduce legislation to repeal an amendment banning government-sponsored insurance plans like Medicaid from providing access to abortion services.
Denverite

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