"'Hickenlooper told viewers of his virtual town hall that the Republican spending bill “would wipe out congressional oversight, letting (President Donald) Trump cut and redirect funding however he wants.
“The longer I look at it, this is a fundamental test of our democracy,” he said. “So when this bill reaches the Senate floor, I will vot…
"'Hickenlooper told viewers of his virtual town hall that the Republican spending bill “would wipe out congressional oversight, letting (President Donald) Trump cut and redirect funding however he wants.
“The longer I look at it, this is a fundamental test of our democracy,” he said. “So when this bill reaches the Senate floor, I will vote no. We need a funding bill that preserves Congress’ authority and, by extension, your voice.”
In his statement, Bennet blamed Republicans for failing to work with Democrats on a compromise.
The GOP “refused to work with Democrats on a bipartisan deal to put American families first,” he wrote. “The Republican spending bill does not serve Coloradans well; therefore, I will be voting no.”
"'Hickenlooper told viewers of his virtual town hall that the Republican spending bill “would wipe out congressional oversight, letting (President Donald) Trump cut and redirect funding however he wants.
“The longer I look at it, this is a fundamental test of our democracy,” he said. “So when this bill reaches the Senate floor, I will vote no. We need a funding bill that preserves Congress’ authority and, by extension, your voice.”
In his statement, Bennet blamed Republicans for failing to work with Democrats on a compromise.
The GOP “refused to work with Democrats on a bipartisan deal to put American families first,” he wrote. “The Republican spending bill does not serve Coloradans well; therefore, I will be voting no.”