Today is Thursday, May 17, 2012

Congress 112th

Chris Hansen will be Cory Gardner’s chief of staff

Chris Hansen, U.S. Rep.-elect Cory Gardner's (CO-CD 4) campaign manager, will become his chief of staff and manage his transition office, a campaign spokeswoman said. 

Michael Hesse will be Scott Tipton’s chief of staff

Michael Hesse will be the new chief of staff for U.S. Rep-elect Scott Tipton (CO-CD3), two people who work for Tipton confirmed. Hesse was the chief of staff for former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis when he represented CD 3, and he was the campaign strategist for McInnis while he was a candidate for governor of Colorado. Thus, Hesse knows the 3rd District and Colorado pretty well.

Why Scott Tipton won in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional district

Scott Tipton will be the new Republican member of the U.S. House from Colorado's 3rd Congressional district. This Fox News interview shows that he'll be an effective TV presence and representative of his district.

Doug Lamborn comments on latest jobs report

U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-CD 5) issued a statement on the latest jobs report, which shows unemployment is still at 9.65:

Mike Coffman honors those who didn’t wear uniforms; points to nuclear plant workers

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CD 6) writes that those who didn't serve in uniform during America's wars should be honored on Veteran's Day along with those who actually went to wars. Coffman and his father are veterans, and Coffman is on the Armed Services Committee. He's also seeking a seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the new 112th Congress. LINK: Veterans Day: All those who served should be honored, by Rep. Mike Coffman.

Mike Coffman, Doug Lamborn form Military Working Group

U.S. Representatives Mike Coffman (CD-6) and Doug Lamborn (CD-7) are forming a Military Working  Group with Duncan Hunter (R-CA).