VA Problems Mount As Missteps Continue
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a serious numbers problem — multiple in fact.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a serious numbers problem — multiple in fact.
Lawmakers have reached a deal to keep construction underway on a troubled Veterans Administration hospital in Aurora.
The deadline for funding to keep the construction of the new VA hospital being built in Aurora going is fast approaching.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Thursday brushed aside calls for his resignation and got an unexpected political lifeline from House Speaker John Boehner following reports that 40 patients died because of delayed treatment at an agency hospital.
Some Coloradans are demanding Congress extend long-term unemployment benefits.
There had been talk the U.S. House of Representatives could vote Tuesday night on a new bill that would reopen the government and keep the country from falling over the fiscal cliff, but it all collapsed again.
Immigration activists are targeting four Colorado congressmen home for the Fourth of July recess.
Washington is trying to reach a deal before billions of dollars in spending cuts take effect. Even though the cuts are official, many of them won't start to kick in until April. The cuts will hit every federal agency and will impact Colorado.
A spectacular tree will give visitors to the nation's Capitol a towering taste of Colorado during the holidays.
Colorado's U.S. House delegation will continue to be a mix of red and blue after all seven incumbents easily won re-election despite the contentious battle over redistricting last year.
Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, considered one of the weakest fundraisers in Congress, had another three slow months of raising money for his re-election.
U.S. Republican Rep. Scott Tipton doubled his re-election campaign fundraising haul this quarter after his Democratic challenger got off to a fast start in his effort to unseat him.
Republican House Speaker John Boehner will be in Aspen for a fundraiser for Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton.
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head Saturday by a gunman who opened fire outside a grocery store during a meeting with voters, killing a federal judge and five others in a rampage that rattled the country and left Americans questioning whether divisive politics had pushed the suspect over the edge.
Aurora is encouraging residents to rethink their landscaping as the city pushes for more water‑wise properties.
On Monday, officials in Boulder and Clear Creek County announced that they're putting Stage 1 fire restrictions in place effective immediately.
As Colorado approaches its 150th year, some of its history isn't just remembered, it's still being lived. In Steamboat Springs, that history runs straight through Howelsen Hill Ski Area.
Firefighters say several farm animals were killed near Fort Lupton after a large fire broke out on Sunday.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is continuing to work on the I-270 and US 36 bridge over I-25 to make it safe for drivers.
Windy, dry conditions combined with temps that will rise to around 80 mean fire danger is high for Colorado.
Aurora is encouraging residents to rethink their landscaping as the city pushes for more water‑wise properties.
On Monday, officials in Boulder and Clear Creek County announced that they're putting Stage 1 fire restrictions in place effective immediately.
As Colorado approaches its 150th year, some of its history isn't just remembered, it's still being lived. In Steamboat Springs, that history runs straight through Howelsen Hill Ski Area.
Firefighters say several farm animals were killed near Fort Lupton after a large fire broke out on Sunday.
Colorado's warm and dry winter will have an impact on many summer activities. Low snow totals have resulted in lower flows in many mountain rivers, and fishing guides say conditions will be better earlier in the year than usual.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and snow across Colorado.
Be careful where you park. Street sweeping starts in Denver this week.
Dry, hot weather has led to an increase in insect activity in parts of Colorado, and some exterminators say calls for service have already doubled.
Investigators are looking into what caused a crash and fire at a Denver home overnight.
The DU Pioneers are heading to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. The Pios will play Michigan on April 9 in Las Vegas.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Due to the ongoing war in Iran, airfare prices are taking off because of rising jet fuel costs. A local travel agent is sharing ways to save money when booking your next trip or summer vacation.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
After an unseasonably warm winter, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners has announced mandatory watering restrictions ranging from watering gardens to service in restaurants.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.