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Colo. gov orders more furloughs for state workers

Oct. 27, 2009
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter ordered state employees to take four more unpaid furlough days in an effort to save money as he prepared to tell lawmakers on Wednesday how he plans to cut an additional $280 million by next June. The new furlough days were in...
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DENVER, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, a self-described "pro-life" Catholic, says a measure that would define a fertilized egg as a person goes too far.

DNC gives shout-outs to Colorado, Denver

DENVER, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The Democratic National Convention showed Colorado and Denver the love Thursday, passing resolutions honoring the Centennial State and the host city.

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DENVER, April 16 (UPI) -- Colorado residents will soon be able to buy liquor legally on Sundays.

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DENVER, July 16 (UPI) -- An armed man who shouted "I am the emperor" was shot to death by a Colorado state trooper Monday outside the governor's office at the state Capitol in Denver.

Colorado moving toward same-sex adoption

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Colo. to restore aid to Planned Parenthood

DENVER, March 17 (UPI) -- Anti-abortion activists have asked Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter to drop a plan to restore state funding to groups that provide abortions.

Democrat Ritter new Colorado governor

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Colorado school vouchers may face lawsuit

DENVER, April 10 (UPI) -- Colorado Gov. Bill Owens hasn't even signed the state's school voucher bill into law yet and there's already talk of a possible lawsuit. The Colorado Education Association said Thursday a legal challenge is being discussed but the talks won't become serio
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa