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• Sen. Salazar Continues Push to Pass Farm Bill Before Year's End
  In a continued effort to complete the 2007 Farm Bill by the end of the year, United States Senator Ken Salazar made the following statement on the floor of the United States Senate today highlighting the benefits of the Farm Bill to Colorado, and appealing to his colleagues to pass the bill before year's end.
• Sen. Salazar Calls for Congress to Complete Action on Energy Bill Following Historic Agreement on Fuel Standards
  Agreement will likely allow bill to move forward for vote in near future
• Sen. Salazar Meets with Students at Valdez Elementary, Highlights How 2007 Farm Bill Impacts the Food They Eat for Lunch
  Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program ensures CO children have nutritious foods at school
• Sen. Salazar Lauds Lubick for Putting CSU on the 'Football Map'
  United States Senator Ken Salazar's statement on Sonny Lubick’s transition at Colorado State University.
• Sen. Salazar Discusses Future of US Energy Policy, Nation's Energy Security at Denver World Affairs Council
  Today, United States Ken Salazar addressed the Denver World Affairs Council/Institute of International Exchange, discussing the future of U.S. energy policy and its effect on our changing world, particularly our Nation's energy security.
• Sen. Salazar Statement on Resignation of Sen. Trent Lott
  Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement after United State Senator Trent Lott announced his decision to resign from the U.S. Senate at the end of this year.
• Sen. Salazar Requests Federal Assistance for DIA's Long Security Lines and De-icing Contractor Issues
  Following yesterday's briefing with Denver International Airport (DIA) officials and the local Federal Security Director (FSD) regarding security line delays, runway incursions and snow removal issues, Senator Salazar spoke with and wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Michael Chertoff, requesting that DHS assign additional Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening officers to DIA and provide whatever assistance is necessary to investigate the recent revelations that de-icing contractors have cheated on their qualifications exams.
• Perlmutter and Salazar Call on Appropriators to Fund Aviation Security
  Critical Funding Needed for Security Screening at DIA
• Sen. Salazar Introduces Bill to Ensure that Sole Community Hospitals Receive Adequate Medicare Reimbursements
  Last week, United States Ken Salazar introduced the Medicare Sole Community Hospital Preservation Act to ensure that hospitals that provide critical care in isolated areas are properly reimbursed by Medicare.
• Sen. Salazar Addresses Safety of Elder Americans in Nursing Homes at Aging Committee Hearing
  Last week, United States Senator Ken Salazar made the following statement at a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging examining long-term care for seniors and nursing homes.
• Senator Salazar Introduces Fountain Creek Transformation Legislation
  Following through on the vision to transform and restore the Fountain Creek watershed in Southern Colorado, today United States Senator Ken Salazar introduced the Fountain Creek Feasibility Study Act of 2007.
• Sen. Salazar Statement on Iraq Supplemental Funding and Need for A New Direction in Iraq
  United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement after the United States Senate failed to secure enough votes to move forward to pass the Iraq Supplemental Funding bill that would continue to fund our troops in Iraq and provide a new direction forward in Iraq.
• Sen. Salazar: Not Passing Farm Bill Pulls Rug Out From Under Nation's Farmers and Ranchers
  After crafting a strong, bipartisan bill in the Senate Agriculture committee and after 10 days of debate on the Senate floor, today Senate Republicans used their 53rd filibuster this year to block the 2007 Farm Bill.
• Sen. Salazar: Not Passing Farm Bill Pulls Rug Out From Under Nation's Farmers and Ranchers
  After crafting a strong, bipartisan bill in the Senate Agriculture committee and after 10 days of debate on the Senate floor, today Senate Republicans used their 53rd filibuster this year to block the 2007 Farm Bill.
• Members of Colorado Delegation Air Concerns Regarding Runway Incursions at DIA
  With the holiday travel season imminent and two of the most serious runway incursions in the Nation occurring in Denver in the last year, members of the Colorado Delegation are concerned about the safety of the over 50 million passengers who travel through Denver International Airport annually.
• Senator Salazar Continues to Fight for Farm Bill Passage
  Highlights Farm Bill Land and Water Conservation Programs in Floor Speech
• Sen. Salazar Recognizes Service of Sen. Fitzgerald, Congratulates Sen. Groff on Election as President of Colorado State Senate
  Today, United States Ken Salazar released the following statement recognizing the work of outgoing Colorado State Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald and congratulating incoming Senate President, Peter Groff.
• UPDATE: President Signs Defense Appropriations Bill Sen. Salazar Secures Critical Projects for Colorado's Military Installations in Senate Defense Appropriations Bill
  Bill includes 142 million dollars to accelerate weapons destruction at Pueblo Chemical Depot
• Senator Salazar Votes to Continue and Bolster Head Start
  In an effort to continue investing in the future of our Nation, our children, United States Senator Ken Salazar voted in favor of the Head Start reauthorization conference report, which is a comprehensive early childhood development program that helps disadvantaged children to enter school prepared to learn and succeed.
• Sen. Salazar: "Musharraf Decision a Welcome Move"
  Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement in response to Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's announcement today that he expects to step down as army chief by the end of November and begin a new presidential term as a civilian.
• UPDATE: President Vetoes Bill with Important Funding for Health Care and Education Projects in Colorado
  Today, with the stroke of his pen, President Bush vetoed the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008 which contained over 4.6 million dollar in funding for several important health care and education projects in Colorado requested by United States Senator Ken Salazar.
• World Series Wager Pays off for Boston Veterans Shelter
  New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans to reap rewards from Sox victory
• Sen. Salazar Continues Work to Pass Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Bill
  Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar testified at a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands hearing on H.R. 2334, the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Area Act.
• Sen. Salazar Tasks EPA to Expand Examination of Potential Impacts of Uranium Mine on Groundwater Sources in Northern Colorado
  In response to continued concerns about the possible environmental and economic impacts the Centennial uranium mining project would have on Northern Colorado, United States Senator Ken Salazar wrote a letter to Robert Roberts, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging him to address these concerns in the future review of the project's application.
• Senator Salazar's Statement on Veterans Day
  Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar released the follow