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News Room: Press Releases by Date
Press Releases of Congressman John T. Salazar, Third District of Colorado
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF NORTHERN SAN JUAN BASIN STAKEHOLDERS GROUP (February 21, 2008)
- REP. SALAZAR ENCOURAGED BY WOLF CREEK EIS AGREEMENT (February 20, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Part of U.S. Delegation to Study Transportation Safety in Europe (February 19, 2008)
- San Luis Valley to Receive $50,000 for Energy Assistance (February 15, 2008)
- Sen. Salazar & Reps. Salazar and Udall Introduce Bill to Achieve Swift and Safe Destruction of Hydrolysate On-Site at Pueblo Chemical Depot (February 15, 2008)
- Salazar Announces $20 Million for Grand Junction VA Medical Center (February 8, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Economic Stimulus Package (February 7, 2008)
- Salazar Brothers Work to Fix Transfer Act, Immediately Dedicate Surplus Funds to Garfield, Rio Blanco Counties (February 7, 2008)
- Salazars, Udall Fight Federal Government to Ensure State Gets Fair Share of Oil, Gas Leasing Revenues (February 6, 2008)
- Rep. Salazar Statement on the President’s 2009 Budget (February 4, 2008)
January 2008
December 2007
- Rep. Salazar Announces Major Funding For Vital Colorado Projects (December 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces First Responder Grants to Colorado Communities (December 20, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to Army's Decision to Add Additional Brigade to Fort Carson (December 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Bill (December 19, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Secure Inclusion of Pinon Canyon Expansion Delay in Omnibus Spending Bill (December 18, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTION IN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE (December 18, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Tout Inclusion of Mesa Verde Expansion Bill in Year-End Appropriations Measure (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES “OMNIBUS” APPROPRIATIONS VOTE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR ANNOUNCES APPROPRIATIONS FOR BAYFIELD AND CHIMNEY ROCK (December 17, 2007)
- REP. SALAZAR HOPEFUL RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR NAVY BUILDING ON FAIRGROUNDS (December 11, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds New Flights to Grand Junction (December 10, 2007)
- Reps Salazar and Udall Urge BLM to Weigh Input from Local Communities in any Roan Decision (December 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Investment in America’s Children (December 5, 2007)
November 2007
- Congressman Salazar Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies (November 16, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE (November 16, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES IMPROVED AIRLINE SERVICE TO PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT (November 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures Major Funding for Western Slope and San Luis Valley (November 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar pays Veterans Day visit to Georgia National Cemetery (November 13, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Grant to Durango Head Start Projects (November 6, 2007)
- House Overturns President’s Veto (November 6, 2007)
- Survival of Piñon Canyon Farmers and Ranchers is in the Hands of the President (November 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Scores Critical Healthcare Funding for Rural Coloradans (November 6, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar and Udall Call on U.S. Navy in Asbestos Removal (November 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds to President’s Veto of Critical Water Resources Bill (November 2, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar: Much Needed Mining Reform Bill Passes House (November 1, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar: Pinon Canyon Protected in House/Senate Conference Report (November 1, 2007)
October 2007
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement on Peake Nomination for Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs (October 30, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill To Get House Vote Tonight (October 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Passes House (October 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Passage of Revised SCHIP Legislation (October 25, 2007)
- REPS. SALAZAR, UDALL, DEGETTE, AND PERLMUTTER MAKE "GRAND SLAM" WAGER WITH MA DELEGATION (October 24, 2007)
- Salazar’s Mesa Verde Expansion Bill sails through U.S. House (October 22, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar reacts to SCHIP (October 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar secures $18 million for TTCI facility in Pueblo (October 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces FAA Listening Session at Pueblo Memorial Airport (October 12, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Votes to Expand Affordable Housing (October 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar recommends implementation of Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission (October 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Opposes Desert Rock Power Plant (October 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar calls on CMS to release SCHIP findings to justify veto (October 5, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar introduces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor Act of 2007’ (October 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar angered at SCHIP veto (October 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Endorses Mining Reform Bill (October 2, 2007)
September 2007
- Rep. Salazar announces ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor’ (September 28, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (September 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $2.4 Million Award for Pueblo City Schools (September 25, 2007)
- Salazar Meets with New Agriculture Secretary on FSA Closures (September 21, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR CHAMPIONS AVIATION WIN FOR COLORADO (September 20, 2007)
- MORAN AND SALAZAR INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE CARE FOR AMERICA’S RETURNING WOUNDED WARRIORS (September 19, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO CITY OF PUEBLO (September 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar meets with Department of Veterans Affairs to identify appropriate site for new National Cemetery (September 18, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR RESPONDS TO BOR/AURORA CONTRACT (September 14, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR DESERT ROCK COMMENTS (September 13, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO WALKER FIELD (September 7, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar applauds Senator Salazar’s decision on Piñon Canyon (September 5, 2007)
August 2007
- SALAZAR ANNOUNCES NEW SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO REGIONAL DIRECTOR (August 23, 2007)
- SALAZAR ANNOUNCES SAN LUIS VALLEY STAFF ADDITION (August 22, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO ARCHULETA COUNTY AIRPORT (August 21, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges BLM to Delay Leasing San Luis Hills (August 6, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Hails Passage of Energy Bill with Protection for Roan Plateau (August 4, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Dam Safety Bill Sails Through Committee (August 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Investment in Rural America (August 3, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges President to Sign WRDA (August 2, 2007)
- CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES GRANT TO ARCHULETA, HINSDALE AND MINERAL COUNTIES (August 1, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar announces reauthorization of SCHIP (August 1, 2007)
July 2007
- Rep. Salazar: “Energy Bill Great for Colorado and the Roan Plateau” (July 31, 2007)
- The Nation Follows Colorado’s Example By Raising The Minimum Wage (July 24, 2007)
- VETSRIDE PROGRAM PASSES COMMITTEE (July 24, 2007)
- Salazar Hails 2007 Farm Bill As Win For Colorado Farmers (July 23, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Provision in House Bill to Provide Funds for La Plata County Health Care Needs (July 19, 2007)
- Salazar Secures Funding For Colorado Water Projects (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement After VA Chief Resigns (July 17, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Town Hall Meeting on Veterans’ Benefits (July 16, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Rural Aviation Improvement Act (July 13, 2007)
- Colorado Reps. Host Homeland Security Officials at Pueblo’s TTCI (July 11, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Decision for Additional Assistant United States Attorney in Southwest Colorado (July 2, 2007)
June 2007
- 150th Anniversary of R & R Market In San Luis (June 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Wishes Grand Junction Happy Birthday (June 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces $4.46 Million For TTCI Grant (June 29, 2007)
- Salazar and Udall: Roan Battle Not Over (June 27, 2007)
- Successful Bipartisan Amendment Increases PILT Funding (June 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Announces Grant Awards For Otero Junior College, Durango Economic Development Group, And Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (June 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Statement after Fire Near New Castle Forces 90 Homeowners to Evacuate (June 20, 2007)
- Piñon Canyon Vote Landslide Victory For Salazar And Colorado (June 15, 2007)
- Reps. Salazar, Smith, Capito Amendment to Establish Office of Rural Health (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Secures $18 Million For Tunnel Project At Pueblo’s Railroad Testing Center (June 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Introduced In House (June 14, 2007)
- Salazar Recognized by Blue Dog Coalition for Commitment to Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Government (June 6, 2007)
May 2007
- CONGRESSMEN SALAZAR AND UDALL REQUEST TOP PRIORITY FOR WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS PLAN (May 31, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar And CDOT Secure Funding For SLV Airport’s Landing System (May 25, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Declares Win For Farmers And Ranchers Who Will Receive Disaster Relief Funding (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Will Keep Fighting To Change Course In Iraq (May 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Urges Senate To Pass Veterans’ Cemetery Bill, Legislation Flies Through House (May 24, 2007)
- Southern Colorado Cemetery Bill Passes Out Of House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (May 15, 2007)
- Salazar And Udall Team Up To Delay Drilling Atop The Roan Plateau (May 15, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar’s Response to President’s Threat To Veto Disaster Relief Funding Bill (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Comprehensive Broadband Legislation (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Udall’s Request for Pinon Canyon Congressional Hearing (May 10, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Responds To Fountain Creek Flood In Pueblo (May 8, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Traditional Water Rights In Gunnison Basin (May 7, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar honors rural veterans by working to improve their access to health care (May 7, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds Governor Ritter For Signing Pinon Canyon Bill (May 3, 2007)
April 2007
- Congressman Salazar Supports Iraq Accountability Act, Calls on President To Sign Bill (April 26, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Calls for Public Hearings On Desert Rock Power Plant Proposal (April 25, 2007)
- National Cemetery Bill Voted Unanimously Out Of committee (April 24, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports Legislation That Protects Medicaid Funding For Colorado Hospitals (April 24, 2007)
- John Salazar Works To Secure Clean Water Funds For Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (April 20, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors Medal of Honor Veteran (April 19, 2007)
- Salazar and Mahoney Introduce Bill to Keep Family Farms in the Family (April 19, 2007)
- Salazar Brothers Declare Victory After VA Announces New Outreach Clinic In Craig (April 18, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar and Homeland Security Undersecretary Tour TTCI (April 9, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Announces $850,000 in initial funding for Ophir Valley Preservation Project (April 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Responds To Decision To Drill More Gas Wells In Southwestern Colorado (April 4, 2007)
March 2007
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Investigation of Veterans Administration (March 29, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Bill Authorizes Mesa Verde Expansion (March 28, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Applauds TTCI Recognition In Transportation Security Bill (March 27, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Bill For National Cemetery (March 27, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Supports War Spending Bill (March 22, 2007)
- Salazar Votes To Bring Transparency And Accountability To Government (March 21, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Bill Promoting Specialty Crops for Critical Agricultural Sector (March 21, 2007)
- Salazar Bill Authorizes Funding For VA Hospital At Fitzsimons (March 19, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Selected For Democracy Assistance Commission (March 14, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Proposes Legislation To Protect Social Security (March 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Votes For Water Quality Financing Bill (March 9, 2007)
- Rep. Salazar Honors The Sacrifice Of Fallen Pueblo Soldier (March 9, 2007)
- Lawmakers Request Colorado Be Included In Disaster Relief Bill (March 7, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Sponsors Renewable Energy Legislation (March 6, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Rolls Out Rural Law Enforcement Agenda (March 5, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar Honors the Sacrifice of Fallen Colorado Soldiers (March 2, 2007)
February 2007
- Congressman Salazar Urges EDA To Support Economic Development In The Arkansas Valley (February 28, 2007)
- Salazar’s visit (February 23, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Statement On House Iraq Resolution (February 14, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Response To U.S. Army’s Plan To Expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (February 14, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Applauds FEMA, Urges USDA To Do More (February 8, 2007)
- Congressman Salazar’s Comments During The Veterans’ Affairs Committee About President’s Budget Proposal (February 8, 2007)
- The 2007 Clean Energy Act will benefit Colorado’s Environment (February 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Receives Inspirational Leadership Award From The Military Order Of The Purple Heart (February 7, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Reacts To President’s Budget Request (February 5, 2007)
January 2007
- Congressman John Salazar Ensures that Colorado Receives Federal Funding for Highways (January 31, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Named To Agriculture, Transportation and Veterans Committees (January 29, 2007)
- Moving Colorado In A New Direction (January 24, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar’s Response To The State Of The Union Address (January 23, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Nominates Colorado Students Competing to Attend U.S. Service Academies (January 22, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Requests Due Diligence and Community Involvement If Toxic Waste Facilities Are Developed In DeBeque (January 22, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For National Clean Energy Act (January 18, 2007)
- John Salazar Votes To Cut Interest Rates On College Loans For Students Most In Need (January 17, 2007)
- John Salazar Applauds The Democratic National Committee For Choosing Colorado (January 11, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes To Give America’s Working Families Their First Pay Raise In Almost Ten Years (January 10, 2007)
- John Salazar: Bring U.S. Troops Home Quickly (January 10, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Votes For 9/11 Commission Act (January 9, 2007)
- Congressman John Salazar Urges FEMA To Include Ranchers In Relief Fund (January 8, 2007)
- SALAZAR PUSHES FOR FEDERAL DISASTER DESIGNATION (January 3, 2007)
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
- Congressman Salazar: "Drilling in ANWR is Not the Answer" (May 25, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Veterans' Identity Theft Act of 2006 (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for SE Colorado Water Projects (May 24, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Pushes for Disaster Relief Funds (May 23, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Warns Veterans of Identity Theft (May 22, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Increase PILT, Forest Fire Funding (May 18, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar: "2007 Budget is Irresponsible Spending" (May 17, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Renewable Energy Plan (May 16, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Calls for Adequate Border Control Funding (May 15, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Hosts Constituents At Farm Bill Field Hearing (May 4, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar Helps Pass Bill to Eradicate Tamarisk (May 3, 2006)
- Congressman Salazar, Udall Seek Answers on Firefighting Aircraft (May 3, 2006)
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
- Congressman Salazar Secures $240,000 For Pueblo Park Development (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar On Wolf Creek:"A Project Of This Scope And Size Cannot Continue" (November 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $1M for Rio Grande Bike Trail (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures $5.1M for GJ National Guard (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Budget Process Needs Fundamental Change (November 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Sangro de Cristo Heritage Bill (November 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Works To Help La Junta Plant Employees (November 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces 10 x 10 Renewable Energy Plan (November 16, 2005)
- Congreessman Salazar Speaks Out Against Harmful Mining Law (November 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Fair And Balanced Water Plan (November 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar To Visit Western Slope Veterans (November 9, 2005)
- Congressmen Salazar And Udall Unveil Proposal To Address Bark Beetle Problem (November 3, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes To Protect Private Property Rights (November 3, 2005)
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
- Congressman Salazar Secures $35m Plus For Rural Transportation (July 28, 2005)
- Phony Purple Heart Taken Off Film Web Site (July 26, 2005)
- New Line Cinema Agrees To Take Down Purple Heart “Crasher’s Kit” (July 25, 2005)
- Legislation Would Criminalize Impersonating a Decorated Veteran (July 23, 2005)
- Salazar Bill Targets Military Imposters (July 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Funds For Conduit To Ark Valley (July 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Opposes Union Park Project (July 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Clean Water Funds for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (July 14, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Ark Valley Conduit (July 14, 2005)
- "Salazar On Right Track" (July 12, 2005)
- "Salazar To Request Funding For Subway Terror Training" (July 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Sundstrand Employees Eligible For Federal Assistance (July 12, 2005)
June 2005
May 2005
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Resolution to Establish "National Medal of Honor Day" (May 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Supports Stem Cell Research (May 24, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Votes to Protect Colorado's Water and Land (May 19, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Spc Travis Anderson (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Makes Progress on Arkansas Valley Conduit (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Record Funds for ALP Project (May 18, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Recognizes Ft. Carson's Superior Facilities, Environment (May 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Community Deserves Full Disclosure on Impact of Development (May 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Stands Up for Military Families (May 5, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Secures Millions for Rural Water Development (May 5, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meet with Troops in Iraq (May 4, 2005)
April 2005
March 2005
- Congressman Salazar Leads Colorado Delegation in Support of More Funding for ALP (March 30, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Restored Funds for TRIO Programs (March 25, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: New Trustees Report Says Social Security Not in Crisis (March 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Agreement to Release Funds a Credit to Congress, Community (March 23, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Work Together to Protect, Not Privatize, Social Security (March 21, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Responds to Emergency Vote on Terri Schiavo Bill (March 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Introduces Bill to Protect Social Security (March 16, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: Give Our Troops the Resources They Need Now (March 15, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Gains 40% Increase in Highway Funds for Colorado (March 10, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Fights for Rural Development Funds (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Announces Drought Disaster Relief Assistance (March 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Applauds Decision to Delay Canadian Beef Imports (March 2, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Shares Ranchers' Concerns with Secretary Johanns, Ag Committee (March 1, 2005)
February 2005
January 2005
- Congressman Salazar Creates Third Congressional District Coalition of Water Users (January 27, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Pays Tribute to Pfc. George Geer (January 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Agriculture Committee (January 26, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: DOD Should Keep Faith with Pueblo Community on Chemical Depot (January 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar's Statement on President's Inauguration (January 20, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Invites DOD to Meet Directly with Constituents Affected by Delay of Pueblo Chemical Depot Project (January 17, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Hears Seniors' Social Security Concerns in Visit to Durango Senior Center (January 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Tours Animas-La Plata Site on Fact Finding Mission (January 13, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Meets with CDOT to Discuss Transportation Needs of District (January 12, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar: "State Must Continue To Regulate Water Quality" (January 9, 2005)
- Congressman Salazar Named to Influential Transportation Committee (January 5, 2005)
- John Salazar Sworn In to Congress (January 4, 2005)
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