Colorado's congressional delegation is setting out its priorities for the new session, with a focus on finding common ground with Republicans while prioritizing issues like reproductive rights, the environment, and affordable living.
Congress began a new session Friday as lawmakers elected in November were sworn into office. Members of Colorado ’s congressional delegation outlined their priorities over the next two years. Colorado Congressman Jason Crow is starting his fourth term.The Democratic lawmaker said he hopes to find common ground with President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican majority, but he said since they’re in charge, it’s up to them to reach out to Democrats .
“Their task is to figure out how they can create a common message to work with us in areas of common cause,” said Crow. “That is not our responsibility, that is their responsibility, but I will always stand ready to work with him when and where I can.”Crow said he plans to spend the next two years of the 119th Congress fighting to protect reproductive rights and the environment and will look for ways to ease the financial burden on Colorado families.“I'm going to continue to work really hard to reduce the costs for Coloradans, reduce the cost of housing, reduce the costs of everyday items so that people can build lives and have middle class lives and support their families,” Crow said.Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat who represents the 7th Congressional District, said she would also try to find common ground with Republicans.“I am committed to working across the aisle when possible to address the urgent needs of our community, including lowering the costs of housing and child care and combating the opioid epidemic,' said Pettersen. 'However, I will fight back against attacks on our fundamental freedoms and will stand up to those who seek to undermine our rights and take us backward.”Congresswoman Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents the 1st Congressional District in Denver, said she is 'optimistic about the work we can accomplish in a bipartisan manner.'Colorado’s congressional delegation in the House is now split evenly with four Democrats and four Republican
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