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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A Colorado legislative panel would study firearm restrictions on the mentally ill and those with substance abuse problems under a Democrat-sponsored bill that advanced in a House committee.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Marijuana blood limits for Colorado drivers are closer to approval. A House committee approved the bill Monday after a month-long delay.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Republican proposal to ban abortions in Colorado and make it a crime to perform them failed in a Democrat-controlled committee.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to ban abortion with a bill that stands little chance of passing the Democratic-led Legislature.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP

Wednesday, June 17, 2009  Rep. John Salazar's camp says Wednesday's vote is moot because congressional authorization already is required by law.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009  Obama embraces crackdown on credit-card lending, hosts industry executives at White House

Thursday, February 19, 2009  Opponents said Colorado's background checks for gun buyers are out of line with federal law and have to be fixed first.