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RFK Jr. confirmation hearing live updates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, is appearing Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, to face questions — and fierce opposition from some lawmakers — about his bid to head the department.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, is appearing Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, to face questions — and fierce opposition from some lawmakers — about his bid to head the department.

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Task force on disability rights recommends major changes to Colorado law

Following three months of deliberations, a task force studying the rights of Coloradans with disabilities has softened some recommendations to boost awards in antidiscrimination lawsuits but still offered proposals likely to stir significant business opposition.

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As White House calls for federal funding freeze, Colorado Democrats label it ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’

Colorado Democrats have been quick to react to an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget temporarily pausing federal funding to “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.”

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Trump administration offers buyouts to federal employees, including remote workers

The Trump administration is offering buyouts for nearly all federal employees, including those who work remotely, as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to get employees back into the office, but they only have until Feb. 6 to opt-in.

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Man arrested at Capitol with molotov cocktails wanted to kill Treasury Sec Scott Bessent

A Massachusetts man who was arrested at the US Capitol on Monday with Molotov cocktails and knives told authorities that he was there to kill Scott Bessent, who was confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury the same day, court documents filed on Tuesday revealed.

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Junk fees are putting Coloradans in debt. Legislation may be coming to help

Jade Smith’s Housing Choice Voucher covers rent at her Denver apartment and a utility stipend for her Xcel Energy bills, but she still owes her complex over $200. That’s because Smith’s apartment complex, like many others in Denver, charges “junk” fees beyond utilities and rent.

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