Fiscal policy
The Denver Post: Sens. Bennet, Johanns join "Gang of Six" to push deficit-cutting compromise
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado has joined the "Gang of Six" toiling to broker a deficit- reduction deal in the final days before the federal government runs out of money.
Also: The Colorado Independent: Colorado Dems praise Gang of Six, blast House vote on debt
Also: Fort Collins Coloradoan commentary: Taxes must be raised
The Denver Post: Colorado gaming regulators to review tax loophole for casinos
Newly appointed gaming regulators will review a loophole in the state's casino-licensing regulation that operators are using to trim their tax bills.
Colorado Springs Gazette: Federal spending in El Paso County on the rise
El Paso County politicians regularly say they want to reduce federal spending, but the truth is the county takes in more federal money than just about any other place in Colorado.
Colorado News Agency: House speaker vows to safeguard senior tax break
Speaking to the Colorado Commission on Aging today, House Speaker Frank McNulty, of Highlands Ranch, pledged that House Republicans will not support another suspension of the Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption to balance the state budget in 2012.
Health care
Denver Post commentary: A cure for health care
Whether or not federal reform improves quality, increases access and reduces costs, the onslaught of political grandstanding, partisan bickering and negative ads over health care will do little or nothing to advance that goal.