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6:00am

Wed June 1, 2011
Environment

“Fracking” Impacts Debated in D.C.

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Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Denver) has authored a bill that would require all fracking companies disclose to the public what they’re injecting into the ground.

In Congress, the oil and gas debate is starting to move away from off-shore drilling rigs to hydraulic fracturing on land. It’s a process commonly known as “fracking.” Many opponents fear the practice contaminates drinking water in areas where it’s used – including here right in Colorado.

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3:26pm

Tue May 31, 2011
Law Enforcement

Attorney General, FTC, Suing Company Pushing Get-Rich-Quick Infomercial

A company that has run infomercials for nine years offering to teach people how make money in the promissory notes business is being sued by state and federal officials.

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1:34pm

Tue May 31, 2011
Flooding Threat

Flood Threat Rises in Northwest Colorado

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Flooding along Gore Creek in June 2010.

The risk of flooding from mountain snowpack is expected to pick up this week as temperatures climb to some of the highest of the season.

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11:55am

Tue May 31, 2011
Energy

Xcel Energy's Tiered Summer Rates Return

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Starting Wednesday June 1, Xcel Energy will resume a two-tiered seasonal rate that it first introduced to Colorado customers last summer.

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9:00am

Tue May 31, 2011
Transportation

Colorado Transportation Officials Look to L.A. for Guidance

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A coalition made up of transportation officials, mayors and others are looking to California for some transportation solutions.

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