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Friday, March 22, 2013  A proposal to repeal the crime of adultery from Colorado's books has been signed into law.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Colorado got hours of emotional testimony from people who argue the penalty is unfair and ineffective, and others who see it as a just punishment for the most serious crimes.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Abolishing the death penalty in Colorado will get an initial vote in the state House as debate on the emotional issue begins in the Legislature.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The crime of adultery could soon be struck from Colorado's law books after the state Senate approved the bill and sent it to the governor.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books faces a test Wednesday in the state Senate.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books got approval from House Democrats who say it's an antiquated measure that's rarely enforced and opens the door for invasion of privacy.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The crime of adultery is still in Colorado's law books, but some Democratic lawmakers say it's an outdated 19th-century holdover that no longer has a purpose.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Colorado Democrats gave initial approval to expanding background checks on firearm purchases and are considering ammunition limits as the battle over stricter gun laws gets under away at the state Capitol.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  A plan to review whether Colorado schools are too quick to send unruly students to police is on hold as Colorado senators worry how much the discipline review would cost.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  House rejects bill to extend Patriot Act surveillance provisions put in place after Sept. 11

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A parade of GOP senators took to the Senate floor to outline the case against Kagan even as it became clear that President Barack Obama's nominee had drawn a majority for confirmation.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  A vote is expected before the end of the week to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee. Kagan is in line to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens and become the fourth woman to sit on the court.