Mike Coffman
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Mike Coffman is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 6th congressional district from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure, he served on various committees and was known for his work on military and veterans' affairs, as well as his focus on fiscal responsibility. Coffman has a background in the military, having served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve, which influenced his legislative priorities. He was also involved in local politics prior to his congressional career, serving as the Colorado State Treasurer and in the Colorado House of Representatives. Coffman was known for his moderate stance on several issues, including immigration reform and education. He faced challenges in his re-election campaigns, particularly in a changing political landscape in Colorado. After losing his seat in 2018, Coffman has remained active in various community and political initiatives, although he is no longer holding public office.
Sep 18, 2013
I think it is such an affront to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for this country... that you are in this position.
Sep 18, 2013
I think you are a very smart political operative, and I think what you have engaged in is a process of systematically covering up information that is embarrassing to the Veterans Administration.
Sep 9, 2013
Maybe the VA should get out of the construction business, and do what they do best - take care of our veterans
Jul 23, 2013
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado will be postponed. {time} 2000 Amendment No. 33 Offered by Mr. Garamendi The Acting…
Jul 23, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 134, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $553,800,000)''. Page 157, line 2, after…
Jul 22, 2013
This time, Congress cannot just talk about immigration reform. Congress must act.
Jul 22, 2013
I believe Members across the aisle can unite and agree that providing them with some sort of immigration relief is the fair thing to do.
Jul 22, 2013
They deserve to be afforded some form that recognizes that they are here through no fault of their own.
Jul 22, 2013
I strongly believe that allowing those young people we are talking about today to serve in our military as a pathway to citizenship is not just the right thing to do but will serve to strengthen the national security of our country.
Jul 22, 2013
I believe that the greatest expression of American citizenship is serving this Nation in our military.
Jul 22, 2013
These are the children and young adults that for all intents and purposes are culturally American.
Jul 19, 2013
Tomorrow we will mark the first anniversary of the mass shooting that took place in my hometown of Aurora, Colorado, in the early morning hours of July 20 of last year. We must never forget the names of those who lost their lives in this…
Jun 20, 2013
Let me remind you that on June 21st VHA recommended that Jackson leadership should stop designating nurse practitioners as licensed independent practitioners unless their licensing state permitted them to do so.
Jun 18, 2013
These bills are intended to heighten the protections for our veterans at VA medical centers
Jun 18, 2013
I just want to state how important that is because I think that they should have to disclose if they are not traveling on the taxpayers' dime
Jun 18, 2013
I think it would be highly inappropriate, I think it is highly inappropriate for the VA not to report to you
Jun 18, 2013
It is baffling to me that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospital which sits just a few hundred feet from the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is required to report infectious diseases while the VA hospital is not.
Jun 13, 2013
I reclaim my time. There is nothing in the NATO charter that says we have to maintain permanent bases in Europe. I certainly support rotational forces. I support our involvement and our obligations to the North Atlantic Treaty…
Jun 13, 2013
In this bill, there's already $76 million for Quick Reaction Special Projects, $62 million for emerging capabilities technology development, $174 million for joint capability technology demonstrations, and $34 million for the Defense-Wide…
Jun 13, 2013
The question before us, in an environment of limited resources, is whether we fund an economic development program for small business. And as a former small business owner, I certainly would think under normal circumstances that would be…
Jun 13, 2013
Every dollar wasted in the defense budget is a dollar not spent on defending this country. This is not a program that was ever requested by the Department of Defense. This is a jobs program. I think, given the fact that the Defense…
Jun 4, 2013
When the OIG, in their report, said that your system got hacked by foreign actors, do you refute that as part of your response?
Jun 3, 2013
The OIG indicates that IT security has been a material weakness at VA for more than 10 years.
Jun 3, 2013
Mr. Warren, please be reminded that during the course of this oversight hearing and Committee investigation, it is a Federal crime, pursuant to 18 United States Code section 1001, in pertinent part, knowingly and willfully to falsify…
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