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Colorado recall efforts about more than just gun control
By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
DENVER — When the General Assembly passed three gun control initiatives, Colorado conservatives were so outraged they tried to oust four Democratic legislators in response.
But with one recall effort having already failed, the outcome does not look positive for the others.
Read More →Wyoming gun shows offer loophole for Colorado gun buyers
By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
DENVER – When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three gun control bills into law, tightening background checks and banning standard capacity magazines, he tried to allay concerns that this new gun control legislation would lead to gun bans. In his statement to calm would-be gun grabbers, he actually revealed a major loophole in the system.
Read More →Colorado congressman among those aware of IRS scrutiny last year
By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
At least one Colorado congressman was aware last year of the extra scrutiny the Internal Revenue Service placed on conservative groups applying for nonprofit status.
Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, submitted a letter of comments for inclusion in the record of a March 22, 2012, congressional hearing on IRS operations in which he describes receiving complaints from such organizations.
Read More →Colorado tea party groups targets of IRS scrutiny
By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
DENVER — In the wake of the Internal Revenue Service profiling scandal, a Colorado tea party chapter now says it was given extra scrutiny by the tax-collecting agency after it applied for non-profit status.
Read More →One CO county provides education reform model as state reform loses popularity
Support for school reform is withering statewide, even as legislators approved a bill requiring voter approval for $1 billion in school reform through tax hikes.
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 21, 2013 at 7:25pm
Colorado gun control won't slow us down with #Wyoming next door. You know nothing, #JohnHickenlooper. t.co/iEvaWjt9TU
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 21, 2013 at 7:24pm
Coloradans live right beside the biggest gun control loophole there is: #Wyoming. t.co/gTVXXuwgMS
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 20, 2013 at 9:06pm
What does it take to hold the #IRS accountable? #teaparty t.co/rnIkHzwZvM
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 17, 2013 at 9:59pm
Colorado Tea Party groups were targets of IRS scrutiny t.co/33d2f40SXg
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 15, 2013 at 11:21pm
Feeling the heat: @WhiteHouse staff and #IRS have record visits to @WatchdogOrg's website
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Colorado Watchdog
Colorado Watchdog is an independent news organization in Colorado that focuses on uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse at the state and local level of government.
Colorado Watchdog
on May 15, 2013 at 10:15pm
.@WhiteHouse staffers review @WatchdogOrg website the same time as the IRS. Coincidence?
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