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2:43pm

Wed February 22, 2012
Business

Sen. Says 'Every Minute Counts' When it Comes to Renewing the Wind Tax Credit

Democratic Senator Michael Bennet says Congress needs to “set aside politics” and renew a popular wind energy production tax credit that expires at year’s end. Tens of thousands of jobs are at stake, and according to Sen. Bennet time is running out.

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2:34pm

Wed February 22, 2012
Environment

River Advocates Rally at Colorado Capitol

Conservationists rallied outside the west entrance to the state capitol Wednesday.
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Photo by Kirk Siegler

Conservation groups are renewing calls for tighter environmental regulations to protect the Upper Colorado River, which supplies water for millions and also generates millions of dollars for western Colorado’s tourism-based economy. 

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9:51am

Wed February 22, 2012
Health

Marijuana Medically Helps & Scholastically Hinders Teen

An attack seizes Chaz Moore’s body, stealing much of his breath. Spasms in his throat, lungs and diaphragm cause the 17-year-old to speak in hiccups, one syllable at a time.

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6:00am

Wed February 22, 2012
Music

A Fresh Creative Process for Coloradans Garrett & Martin

Singer-songwriters Jan Garrett & JD Martin
Brenda Kennerly / www.garrett-martin.com

Some composers toil for years on a symphony -- while Paul McCartney dashes-off songs in minutes! A creative "middle way" was chosen by Colorado musicians Jan Garrett and JD Martin for their new album.

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11:44am

Tue February 21, 2012
Health

New TV Series to Showcase Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Debate

The Stanley brothers inspect young crops at their medical marijuana growhouse.
Photograph by Drew Olberholtzer / NGT

A new series on the National Geographic Channel will chronicle the growing debate around medical marijuana in Colorado. Called “American Weed,” the episodes were filmed across the Front Range and feature dispensary owners, patients and growers.

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