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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.
There are many heroes from Colorado who have fought and continue to fight in the global war on terror. Today I rise to pay tribute to one hero in particular, Army Sergeant Sean Durkin of Aurora, Colorado. On March 27, 2010, Sergeant Sean…
I am proud to stand before you today in strong support of H.R. 1879, the National Guard Employment Protection Act. I created this legislation in order to extend the same reemployment rights for all of our National Guard personnel…
My Democratic colleagues continue to tout claims that this health care bill is "completely paid for" and "will bring down the deficit." But those claims are patently false. The accounting assumptions Democrats have given the Congressional…
I thank the gentleman from Virginia and appreciate the comments of the gentleman from Texas on this very critical issue about a constitutional amendment for a balanced budget to the U.S. Constitution. Let me just say about what is the…
I thank the gentleman from Virginia for all your work as the prime sponsor of that resolution for a balanced budget amendment and certainly want to work with you to do everything I can to get that passed. You know, when we look at, I think…
Secretary Salazar, in your time at the Department of the Interior, you have blocked domestic energy development across the board.
Our citizen soldiers fight to protect our Nation and our freedom and the very least we can do is protect their rights to serve and also retain livelihood for themselves and their families.
I thank Chairwoman Herseth-Sandlin and Ranking Member Boozman for the opportunity to advance this bill.
I introduced H.R. 1168 which authorizes $100 million per year to provide a living stipend and moving assistance to veterans.
If the National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009 is not passed, National Guard members may be forced to chose between keeping their civilian jobs and serving our Nation.
I simply think that it is wrong to expect someone who has served their country and been injured as a result of that service be penalized because we as a government are putting them back in uniform.
H.R. 2180 represents a common-sense solution to a problem that I do not think anyone anticipated.
I introduced House Resolution 1879, the 'National Guard Employment and Protection Act,' in order to extend the same reemployment protections given to National Guardsman.
Congressman Coffman introduced the National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009 in April 2009, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time…
We can push policies that will prevent catastrophic fires, or we can go with the status quo.
Our public lands are a valuable resource. They provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation and hold vast energy deposits.
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