Hazlehurst's Blog

Radical conservatives seek to nullify health care legislation

The sweeping health care reform bill passed by both houses of Congress has yet to be reconciled and presented to the President for his signature, but revanchist uber-conservatives are already trying to undo it. Their plan: to amend state constitutions to make key provisions of the act unconstitutional. Here in Colorado, the feisty Jon Caldara [...]

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2C, or to secede?

Let’s assume that 2C fails, and that our fair city’s fiscal woes continue.  Let’s further assume that the votes split. Voters from the North End, Broadmoor, Patty Jewett, Ivywild, Cheyenne Canyon and Skyway are supportive, while residents of the suburban ring oppose the measure. Such an outcome would confirm once again that Colorado Springs is [...]

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