http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:50:21 -0700 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:07:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Mass-transit-development-will-be-slow?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  At least there was free beer.A regional transportation forum last night at New Belgium Brewery painted a bleak picture of transportation progress in northern Colorado. Regional transportation planners and thinkers discussed new high-speed rail ... transportation Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:07:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Mass-transit-development-will-be-slow?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Markey-brings-veteran-support-bill-to-House?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, today introduced the House version of the a bill that would expand mental health treatment options for service members, veterans and their families.The HONOR Act would expand access for the active-duty militar... Betsy Markey Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Markey-brings-veteran-support-bill-to-House?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Health-care-smackdown?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner It's kind of like the Sharks and the Jets, except maybe it's the Donkeys and the Teapots. The Democrats and the Tea Party will host competing health care rallies tomorrow outside Rep. Betsy Markey's local office, 123 College Ave. Both are schedu... tea party health care Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:56:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Health-care-smackdown?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Sustainability-also-good-for-economy?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  There is a backlash against the environmental movement. Anti-greens suggest all environmentally focused regulations and policies are naturally detrimental to economic well-being and aimed at destroying the economy.The recent Natural Resources D... sustainability renewable energy pollution environment Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:59:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Sustainability-also-good-for-economy?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Markey-collects-7000-in-health-industry-funds?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Fort Collins Rep. Betsy Markey is surveying constituents about the House health care reform bill. Regular citizens in her district should weigh in and counteract the lobbyists and campaign funds from both sides of the health care debate. Markey... Fourth congressional district Betsy Markey health care 2010 election Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Markey-collects-7000-in-health-industry-funds?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Markey-sponsors-tax-cut?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner Rep. Betsy Markey continues to build her conservative credentials in a divided but conservative-leaning district. The Fort Collins Democrat today co-sponsored a bill today that would allow a new tax deduction for small businesses. Even better, she co... Betsy Markey Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:57:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Markey-sponsors-tax-cut?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Markeys-in-the-Old-Firehouse?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner Rep. Betsy Markey is getting in touch with her constituents — and stepping into the shoes of all the retail workers in her district — by working for two hours on Saturday at the Old Firehouse Books in Old Town Fort Collins. She works... Betsy Markey Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:22:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Markeys-in-the-Old-Firehouse?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Miller-Farm-doesnt-need-your-stickers?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  My friends at Miller Farms don't need organic labels and they won't need sustainable labels for their food. I can ask them about their organic, sustainable farming while I fill a sack with their vegetables (go to the Fort Collins farmers' marke... sustainability agriculture Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:56:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Miller-Farm-doesnt-need-your-stickers?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Fort-Collins-health-care-update?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Sen. Michael Bennet was smart to visit Fort Collins on July 3, when he had a friendly audience at a Democrats’ barbecue. He’s likely to get an earful if he comes back to town this week or next.MoveOn is planning a rally on Thursday,... Single-Payer health care Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:20:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Fort-Collins-health-care-update?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Markey-feels-heat--literally?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  In a local news segment on KUNC today, Rep. Betsy Markey said the weather has been one of the hardest adjustments to life in Washington. The Fort Collins complained about the heat and humidity in her new city of residence, marking a jarring shi... Betsy Markey Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Markey-feels-heat--literally?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-MoveOn-pushes-harder-on-energy-than-health-care?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  MoveOn, a large and influential progressive organization, is taking a harder line on energy than on health care. With the support of 95 percent of MoveOn members (according to the results of an email poll), it is pushing not only to pass the Am... media issues Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:27:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-MoveOn-pushes-harder-on-energy-than-health-care?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Coors-challenges-New-Belgium-on-green-cred--sort-of?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  MillerCoors announced yesterday it now reused or recycled 98 percent of all brewery waste. The recycling effort is part of a larger sustainability push at the megabrewer based in Golden.It also offers a minor challenge to New Belgium Brewery in... sustainability renewable energy Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:02:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Coors-challenges-New-Belgium-on-green-cred--sort-of?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Fort-Collins-doesnt-make-the-green-grade?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Colorado has plenty of room to grow in renewable energy. The Mother Nature Network doesn’t place any Colorado cities in the top 10 green U.S. cities blog. Fort Collins needs to ramp up FortZed and Boulder needs to roll out the smart grid ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Fort-Collins-doesnt-make-the-green-grade?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Did-Markey-really-read-the-bill?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Snarky Markey raises a valid point in a comment about Rep. Betsy Markey and the energy bill. The comment criticizes Markey for supporting the bill without reading it. While the rushed late-night passage of the bill is widely under fire from bot... renewable energy Betsy Markey Congress Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:53:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Did-Markey-really-read-the-bill?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Markey-feels-the-heat-on-climate-bill?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Rep. Betsy Markey is on the fence about a global warming bill, but she is gaining a better understanding of Washington heat. White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel met yesterday with Markey, D-Fort Collins, and five other freshman Democrats to... sustainability renewable energy Betsy Markey Congress Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:35:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Markey-feels-the-heat-on-climate-bill?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Political-experts-still-banking-on-Markey-win?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Rep. Betsy Markey won her seat last year by not being Marilyn Musgrave, according to an analysis released this week by Bob Duffy, a fellow CSU professor and a CU prof. The report could be read as a bad omen for the Markey campaign. It might mea... Betsy Markey Congress Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:55:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Political-experts-still-banking-on-Markey-win?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Weathercom-win-Fort-Collins-fail?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  The talk of the town this week seems to be the failure of the city alert system for the non-tornado. To be fair, the city works with a private contractor, so it’s not really a city fail.However, until you are confident the alert system wo... city government weather Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:38:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Weathercom-win-Fort-Collins-fail?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Could-Fort-Collins-follow-Maryland-model?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  A Maryland county is not waiting for federal health care reform. President Barack Obama and Sen. Ted Kennedy look ever more likely to water down their plans and fail to pass any measure. As NPR reported yesterday, Howard County has establi... health care Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:15:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Could-Fort-Collins-follow-Maryland-model?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Is-Boulder-really-better-than-Fort-Collins?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  OK, in honor of the upcoming Bike Week, I have to defend my new city against my old city. Fort Collins earned a bike-friendly gold rating last September from the League of American Bicyclists. On the same list, Boulder earned a platinum rating.... environment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Is-Boulder-really-better-than-Fort-Collins?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Markey-funded-from-both-sides-of-health-care-debate?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner  Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, received campaign contributions last year from groups on both sides of the health care reform debate.The American Medical Association Political Action Committee gave $2,500, according to the Federal Election C... Betsy Markey health care Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:36:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7572-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Markey-funded-from-both-sides-of-health-care-debate?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Democrat-Examiner