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February 10, 2011

'Protect Life' bill to ban federal abortion funding is debated

February 9, 2011

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By: Felicia Sonmez

February 1, 2011

Democrats raise red flag on drilling, water-safety act

February 2, 2011

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By: Allison Sherry

February 1, 2011

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman DeGette joined with Congressmen Henry Waxman and Ed Markey in releasing the first findings from the House Energy and Commerce Committee's year-long investigation into the energy exploration practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

January 26, 2011

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (CO-1) presided for the first time as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations within the Energy and Commerce Committee. During the hearing DeGette, began her fight to stand behind commonsense rules that protect the American people's health, financial security, and safety.

January 24, 2011

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) tonight issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. DeGette is a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

January 19, 2011
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R.
January 14, 2011

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) are leading a group of 46 House of Representatives members in support of public disclosure requirements for chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing on public lands. In a letter to U.S.

January 9, 2011

DENVER - Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement following reports that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot at an event in Tuscon, Arizona earlier today.

January 5, 2011
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the landmark Food Safety Modernization Act. The bill makes the first major updates to America's food safety infrastructure since the 1930's.