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Friday, April 27, 2012  Tempers and props ruled the Colorado Senate during a debate urging Congress to adopt the failed Blunt Amendment that would allow insurance plans to deny contraception coverage on moral and religious grounds.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Nearly a week after President Obama revised his controversial contraception mandate, local organizations are voicing their thoughts and concerns on the issue.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, newly empowered Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation's year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday night, brushing aside implacable opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  President Barack Obama is huddling with state insurance commissioners today on his health care overhaul.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Carole Walker of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association said Thursday that the larger insurance companies expect the damages to run into the millions. The group represents insurers in the region.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  The Denver Post reported Wednesday that Pinnacol Assurance dropped the plan after business groups recommended no changes in laws governing the company.

Monday, August 03, 2009  Sen. Michael Bennet says health care changes should lower costs and shift control from insurance companies to physicians and their patients.