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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

June 17, 2009
DeGette's Mandatory Recall Authority and Traceability Included in Comprehensive Food Safety Bill

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, offered the following remarks at the full committee mark-up of the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. U.S. Rep. DeGette is an original cosponsor of the legislation along with Chairman Henry Waxman, Chairman Emeritus John Dingell, U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Bart Stupak, and Betty Sutton.

June 10, 2009

FRAC Act—Congress Introduces Twin Bills to Control Drilling and Protect Drinking Water

June 10, 2009

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By: Abrahm Lustgarten

June 9, 2009

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) delivered the undergraduate commencement address at the University of Denver on Saturday, June 6th. Below is a copy of her remarks as prepared for delivery.

REMARKS

Thank you. I want to thank Chancellor (Robert) Coombe, the Board of Trustees, President and the entire University of Denver community for inviting me to join you and for honoring me today as a member of the DU Family.

June 9, 2009

American Public Deserves to Know Chemicals Used Near Their Water Sources

June 9, 2009

Oil and water don't mix, so lose loophole

June 9, 2009

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By: Susan Greene

"Trust us."

That's what oil-and-gas companies are demanding as Congress considers regulating the toxic brews they're pumping into our ground.

Oil and water don't mix, so lose loophole

June 9, 2009

June 9, 2009

DeGette, Polis introduce FRAC Act aimed at closing hydraulic fracturing ‘loophole'

June 9, 2009

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By: David O. Williams