Colorado Leaders Have Varying Reactions To Obama Speech
DENVER (CBS4) - Members of Colorado's Congressional delegation had different reactions to the plan presented by President Barack Obama on Thursday night on Capitol Hill.
Obama went to Virginia Friday to personally sell his $447 billion plan. He wants to extend a payroll cut, give credit to companies hiring veterans and provide grants to states hiring more first responders. He also wants to fund new infrastructure projects.
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While Rep. Mike Coffman and Rep. Cory Gardner -- both Republicans -- said there were parts of the plan they disagree with, they and the two Democratic leaders who have done interviews on CBS4 newscasts since the speech agree that it's time to work together to help change this country's economic direction.
Watch Rep. Mike Coffman's interview on CBS4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Watch Sen. Mark Udall interview on CBS4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Watch Rep. Diana DeGette's interview on the CBS4 Morning News on Friday.
Watch Rep. Cory Gardner's interview on the CBS4 Morning News on Friday.
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