Rep. Diana DeGette

Democrat  •  1st District, Colorado  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
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01/24/07
DeGette wins key committee post

Diana DeGette snagged a powerful political position today when she was named vice-chair of one of the House's most prestigious committees, a role that gives ...

Source: Denver Post, CO
01/25/07
Udall, DeGette get key positions on US House committees

DENVER - Colorado's two senior Democrats in the US House were named to key posts Wednesday with Diana DeGette gaining the vice-chairmanship on the Energy ...

Source: Summit Daily News, CO
02/05/07
Military in Colo. gets boost

Diana DeGette, D-Denver, said Bush's budget would underfund the State Children's Health Insurance Program. And Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Denver, ...

Source: Rocky Mountain News, CO
02/06/07
Longtime consultant Dino expected to top '08 convention team

Ken Salazar, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Denver City Councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth and Denver attorney Steve Farber. ...

Source: Rocky Mountain News, CO
02/06/07
GOP revives ISP-tracking legislation

Diana DeGette, a Colorado Democrat, has been the most vocal proponent of data retention in the entire Congress. Other bills in the Republicans' "law and ...

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02/06/07
GOP revives ISP-tracking legislation

Diana DeGette, a Colorado Democrat, has been the most vocal proponent of data retention in the entire Congress. Other bills in the Republicans' "law and ...

Source: ZDNet
02/06/07
ACLU Applauds House Introduction of “Prevention First” Legislation

... the introduction of the Prevention First Act by Representatives Louise Slaughter (D - NY) and Diana DeGette (D - CO) in the House of Representatives. ...

Source: ACLU (press release), NY
02/07/07
Sen. Reid Joins Reps. Slaughter and DeGette in Introducing ...

Y.) and Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) to introduce the Prevention First Act, legislation designed to increase access to both contraception and ...

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02/08/07
Boulder scientists testify on global warming

... to craft legislation on climate change. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, sits on the committee and is expected to play a major role in shaping the bill.

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02/08/07
Colorado Democrats push Energy Department for NREL funding

Diana DeGette and Mark Udall and Sen. Ken Salazar have criticized Bush's budget for the lab, saying he failed to follow through on a pledge to devote more ...

Source: Summit Daily News, CO
02/08/07
Pelosi: Expect House global-warming bill by July

The scientists also met with the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which will handle climate-change legislation. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., ...

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02/09/07
Keeping the Promise of Stem Cell Research

Please join the Center for American Progress as we present Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congressman Mike Castle (R-RI), tireless champions of stem ...

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02/09/07
National RPS Bill Introduced on Capitol Hill

HR 969 is being co-sponsored by representatives Todd Platts (R-PA), Mark Udall (D-CO), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chris Shays (R-CT), Diana DeGette (D-CO), ...

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02/09/07
Scientists Praise New Clean Energy Legislation

Tom Udall (D-NM), Todd Platts (R-PA), Mark Udall (D-CO), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chris Shays (R-CT), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) would ...

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02/09/07
Democrats Push Energy Department For NREL Funding

Diana DeGette and Mark Udall and Sen. Ken Salazar have criticized Bush's budget for the lab, saying he failed to follow through on a pledge to devote more ...

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02/09/07
Scientists Praise New Clean Energy Legislation

Tom Udall (D-NM), Todd Platts (R-PA), Mark Udall (D-CO), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chris Shays (R-CT), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) would ...

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02/11/07
Colo. Democrats' "grand dame" tough, tender

Diana DeGette said. "She was a tough political strategist. We all were devoted to her." Chris Romer put Murphy's picture on a campaign brochure last fall, ...

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02/13/07
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Diana DeGette, for example, favors this kind of law. Other Democrats have voted in the past for similar proposals. Increasingly, more and more of our lives ...

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02/13/07
Big Brother's arm gets a lot bigger

Diana DeGette, for example, favors this kind of law. Other Democrats have voted in the past for similar proposals. Increasingly, more and more of our lives ...

Source: Computerworld, MA
02/14/07
House spars over Iraq

John Salazar of Manassa, Mark Udall of Eldorado Springs, Diana DeGette of Denver and Ed Perl mutter of Golden support the resolution. Republican Reps. ...

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02/15/07
HOSPITAL PATIENT RIGHTS DAY NATIONAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED

In Colorado, NIPR is working closely with Congresswoman Diana DeGette’s office to promote a National Patient Rights Day. Meaney called DeGette a "bold ...

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02/15/07
State delegation adhering to party lines

Diana DeGette, John Salazar and Ed Perl- mutter also are expected to back the resolution. Colorado's three Republican representatives are expected to oppose ...

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02/16/07
Keeping the Promise of Stem Cell Research

Mike Castle (R-DE) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), authors of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. Also joining them was a distinguished panel of stem ...

Source: Center For American Progress, DC
02/16/07
Colorado delegation reacts to resolution opposing troop increase

Diana DeGette, D-1st District (prepared speech for Friday morning). "We confront a policy that is wishful thinking, not realistic assessment. ...

Source: Denver Post
02/16/07
House Iraq vote just hours away

Read the full text of Rep. Marilyn Musgrave's speech. Read the full text of Rep. Doug Lamborn's speech. Read the full text of Rep. Diana DeGette's speech. ...

Source: Denver Post, CO
02/16/07
Resolution Opposing Troop Surge Expected To Pass

The escalation of troop levels makes no strategic sense" said Representative Diana Degette, D-Colorado. "A renewed and amplified effort by US forces and ...

Source: WCAV, VA
02/16/07
DeGette To Blast Bush Iraq Plan

Diana DeGette, D-Colo., planned to slam President Bush's plan for the Iraq war in a speech on the floor of the US House Friday. ...

Source: Cherry Creek News
02/16/07
Are embryo stem cells necessary?

Diana DeGette, D-Col., who co-sponsored the bill. News of 'replacements' for embryonic research are often part of a disingenuous effort by opponents of the ...

Source: Monsters and Critics.com, UK
02/17/07
Senate gridlocks on resolution

Diana DeGette's speech. Read the full text of Rep. Mark Udall's speech. Read the full text of Rep. Tom Tancredo's speech. Read the full text of Rep. ...

Source: Denver Post, CO
02/17/07
House OKs Iraq resolution

Democrats Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, John Salazar and Mark Udall voted for the resolution. Republicans Doug Lamborn, Marilyn Musgrave and Tom Tancredo ...

Source: Pueblo Chieftain, CO

Official website: http://www.house.gov/degette/index.shtml
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1527 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4431
Fax: 202-225-5657

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