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August 4, 2014
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Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) hosted a conversation on financial services policy issues with a group of representatives from the local banking industry in the San Luis Valley.
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August 4, 2014
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Congressman Tipton presented Sean Villeneuve, a student from Ortega Middle School, with the Congressional Award Bronze Medal in recognition of his initiative and achievements in several areas.
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July 30, 2014
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Congressman Scott Tipton questioned (EPA) Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe during a House Small Business Committee hearing on the EPA’s controversial new rule to redefine waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act.
July 30, 2014
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Congressman Tipton flagged reports today that the Obama Administration, starting in 2012, implemented over 1800 rules and regulations—including 43 rules identified as major—without following provisions under the Congressional Review Act
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July 29, 2014
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The House passed legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) to increase transparency under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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July 24, 2014
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During a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation oversight hearing, witnesses testified on abuses they have suffered at the hands of federal land management agencies.
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July 24, 2014
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Tipton voted to advance legislation this week to promote innovative competency-based learning, and provide students and parents with information needed to make sound decisions on academic programs and tuition financing options.
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July 24, 2014
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The Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, under the chairmanship of Rep. Scott Tipton, held a hearing to examine the small business size standard for agricultural businesses.
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July 17, 2014
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“While it’s good that Americans will now have an opportunity to make comments on this overreaching rule, it’s important to note that the EPA is not backing down."
July 16, 2014
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Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) voted to protect Americans from suffering further abuse by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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October 17, 2011
In The News
A pair of Colorado congressmen objected Friday to a proposal from the U.S. Postal Service to close a number of small-town post offices. Reps. Cory Gardner and Scott Tipton, both Republicans who represent parts of Southern Colorado, said in their letter to the chairwoman of the Postal Regulatory Commission that 61 of the state's 71 proposed closures fell in their districts.
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September 20, 2011
In The News
A wind-industry official joined officials from the oil and natural gas industries to complain that the threat of regulation is hamstringing the industry.
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September 19, 2011
In The News
Among the speakers was Grand Junction Police Chief John Camper. He says in the past 10 years, emergency responders are more well prepared than ever to handle another attack. The crowd also heard from distinguished military members and congressman Scott Tipton.
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September 19, 2011
In The News
Tipton successfully carried an amendment to the Land and Water Conservation Fund designating $5 million for hunting and fishing access on federal public lands.
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September 19, 2011
In The News
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., plans to host another hearing in Grand Junction next week about what federal regulations may be getting in the way of energy development in the nation.
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September 19, 2011
In The News
The House Subcommittee on Water and Power held a hearing Wednesday on Rep. Scott Tipton’s latest bill, which could bring new jobs to rural Colorado.
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September 19, 2011
In The News
The “Capital Access for Main Street” measure, H.R. 5249, sponsored by Tipton and U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, would loosen regulatory requirements on small banks, those with less than $10 billion in assets, and allow them greater latitude in making loans to small businesses.
September 19, 2011
In The News
Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., signed the letter asking the Army to clarify the status of the Pueblo Chemical Depot.
September 19, 2011
In The News
The House of Representatives Small Business Committee held a hearing on this topic last week entitled "Innovative Approaches to Meeting the Workforce Needs of Small Business." The hearing focused on the need for more skilled and trained workers. Rep.
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September 9, 2011
In The News
Reps. Scott Tipton and Ed Perlmutter, a Republican and a Democrat, will sit side by side tonight, too, eschewing the traditional (and unofficial) seating arrangements that House and Senate members sit on different sides by party.
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