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Sen. Mark Udall. Photo: Facebook

Udall, Bennet back debt-ceiling compromise passed by Senate, signed by Obama

By | 08.02.11 | 2:01 pm

Colorado’s Democratic senators – Mark Udall and Michael Bennet – both voted in favor of a compromise debt-ceiling deal today that President Barack Obama quickly signed into law to avert the debt default in the nation’s history.

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Colorado Democratic leader calls debt-ceiling compromise ‘a promising development’

By | 08.01.11 | 10:43 am

Colorado’s Democratic leadership today was cautiously optimistic and somewhat supportive of weekend efforts to hammer out a debt-ceiling compromise – a deal that’s gaining momentum and could be voted on as soon as today in the U.S. Senate.