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I've never gone through labor but eight years is a long time
Wilderness bill protects Colorado park May 15, 2007
My heart and my head tell me that as tempting as a run for governor is in 2006, I have a stronger desire and determination to serve in Congress and focus on the important federal issues that make America's future uncertain
Udall will not run for Colo. governor Mar 04, 2005
I'm going to keep fighting for a balanced school lunch policy and encouraging children and families to stay active and healthy
Sen. Udall comes to defense of potatoes Sep 19, 2011
States can create higher quality and safer shooting ranges, more Coloradans can take up the sport, and it would generate more money for future conservation and hunter education efforts
Colorado's Udall wants more gun ranges Jul 03, 2011
It is clear that if we want to respond to climate change, nuclear power has to be part of the solution
Udall joins McCain call for nuclear power Aug 25, 2009
Mark Emery Udall (born July 18, 1950) is the senior United States Senator from Colorado and a member of the Democratic Party. From 1999 to 2009, Udall served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 2nd congressional district. He also served a term in the Colorado House of Representatives.
Born in Tucson, Arizona, he is the son of former U.S. Representative Morris "Mo" Udall. The Udall family is one of America's more prolific political families. Mark Udall graduated from Williams College in 1972 and moved to Colorado. He worked at the Colorado Outward Bound School for 20 years, including ten years as the school's executive director. He was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1996. After one term he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served five terms and worked on energy and national resources.
Udall won a competitive election for the U.S. Senate in 2008, defeating Republican challenger Bob Schaffer. He chairs the Senate Energy Subcommittee on National Parks. Udall is a prolific mountaineer and was featured in Men's Journal magazine for his athletic abilities.