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Opinion Editorial: Protecting American lives, with a side of bipartisanship

November 27, 2013

By Congresswoman Diana DeGette

Even as Washington, D.C., seems to sink further into dysfunction and gridlock, last week a truly bipartisan bill — one that protects lives — passed its last major hurdle and is now headed to President Obama for his signature.

House Resolution 3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act, first passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept.

DeGette, Pro-Choice Caucus Statement On SCOTUS Announcement To Debate Employer Contraceptive Coverage

November 26, 2013

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WASHINGTON – Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Louise M.

DeGette-Authored Hydropower Act Delivering Results For Colorado

November 22, 2013

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (C0-01) was proud to announce that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Silverton-based San Juan County Historical Society's proposed 11 kilowatt small hydro project.

DeGette And McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Energy Commission

November 21, 2013

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Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation which would establish a commission to develop a comprehensive energy policy for the United States.

"In the 21st century, our nation faces a critical need to produce a comprehensive energy plan," said Rep. Diana DeGette.

DeGette Opening Statement At Hearing On Security Of Healthcare.gov

November 19, 2013

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) presided as Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee's hearing on the security of Healthcare.gov.

Video of Rep. DeGette's opening statement can be found here.

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Serious Obamacare concerns obscured by politics

November 19, 2013

In The News

By Stephanie Condon

CBS News

Both Democrats and Republicans agree that there are serious concerns about the botched HealthCare.gov rollout and potential security issues on the site, but as Congress tries to get to the bottom of the site's problems, politics often gets in the way.

"The exchanges need to be fixed, and they need to be fixed fast," Rep.

DeGette Hails Senate’s Passage Of Bipartisan Drug Quality And Security Act

November 18, 2013

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) hailed the passage of H.R. 3204 The Drug Quality and Security Act by the U.S. Senate. The House passed the legislation on September 28. The legislation was the result of intensive bipartisan, bicameral efforts to help ensure the safety of compounding drugs and help save patients' lives.

DeGette Statement Regarding Vote On Rep. Upton’s Bill To Gut Affordable Care Act

November 15, 2013

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement regarding her vote against Rep. Fred Upton's (MI-06) bill, the so-called "Keep Your Health Plan Act." The bill undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by allowing insurers to sell substandard plans to millions of new enrollees through 2014. Rep.

DeGette, Ranking Members Warn Of Dangers Of E-Cigarette Advertising

November 4, 2013

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette, Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman, and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret A.

DeGette Opening Statement At Hearing On Healthcare.Gov

October 24, 2013

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) offered the following opening statement at the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s hearing on improving Healthcare.gov.

Rep. DeGette’s opening statement, as delivered, is below:

“Thank you very much Mr. Pallone.

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