Mike Coffman
Colorado's 6th District
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- My thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by the #Colorado #wildfires.
- Partisanship is not a factor for military veterans on the House Armed Services Committee: http://t.co/YBAzrUWbFH
- More reason to support for my Military Enlistment and Opportunity Act http://t.co/II8zCw39Vs and http://t.co/p7bSOdQPe0
- This is unacceptable. http://t.co/AyBw8ohYcn
- Democrats and Republicans are calling on the president take direct action to end the backlog of cases at the VA: http://t.co/jfVon9oYFy
- More can and should be done to help our veterans who have given so much to this country. Read more: http://t.co/coZZLCclak
- Find out how #immigration reform can help the #military. http://t.co/rlwmNjDdBb
- My bill, Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans, passed the House today. Read more: http://t.co/QqhnrlcyZj
- I have submitted a local example of taxpayer abuse to be included in in any investigation of the IRS: http://t.co/sQcxrfUIo9
- Hosting one-on-one constituent meetings, from 9:30 - 11AM this Saturday, at Koelbel Library - 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial.
- Today is Nat'l Peace Officers Memorial Day. 41 law enforcement officers, across the nation, died in the line of duty so far this year.
- May 12 - 18 is National Police Week. Thank your local law enforcement officials for all they do in your community. Share if you agree.
- Great meeting this morning with the Colorado Space Coalition. Aerospace is a critical part of Colorado's economy. Thanks for having me.
- Re-tweet this link if you agree that we need to end governments exemption from Obamacare. https://t.co/TXHKnpdWpf
- My statement on the Working Families Flexibility Act. Re-tweet if you agree with this commonsense legislation. http://t.co/YKSW2j47f9
- Today, the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee unanimously approved two of my bills to assist our veterans. http://t.co/Ox3qsPz4Mn
- The process the VA employs to build its healthcare facilities is abysmal and leads to delays in care for veterans. This is not acceptable.
- I'm introducing an amendment to strike $3 billion in funding for the Abrams tank that the Army did not request and does not want. Retweet
- We need a constitutional amendment that strips the power from congress to continually spend money that we don’t have. Re-tweet if you agree.
- Western Caucus hearing on wildfires at the Colorado State Capitol Tomorrow http://t.co/GALZyD3PeR
- Our VA hospitals should be held to the same infectious disease reporting standards as private hospitals. Re-tweet if you agree.
- It was an honor to join the students from Aurora and Cherry Creek Schools last night at the Aurora Scholars Award presentation.
- Spoke today at the DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Great group of business leaders.
- I introduced legislation that requires the VA to report cases of infectious diseases to the appropriate state agency. http://t.co/dBaOesIL9S
- Today the VA Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity approved my legislative proposals aimed at helping veterans. http://t.co/uf9TXSOjJt
- The Western Congressional Caucus to be in Denver, on May 2nd,for an important hearing at the State Capitol: http://t.co/GALZyD3PeR
- Congratulations to Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan for being honored as "Man of the Year" at the 58th Aurora Chamber Annual Awards Banquet!
- Attended the kick-off meeting for the bipartisan PTSD taskforce this morning with @MarkUdall. Important work ahead to help our #veterans.
- Kudos to the various law enforcement agencies, and for the many tips from the public, that helped capture the remaining bombing suspect.
- Given the state of our modern military, we do not need Selective Service. http://t.co/EoWoBhOqNv
- My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of this horrific terrorist attack in Boston yesterday.
- “Just watched the President speak on the Boston Marathon bombing. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected.”
- My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the explosion during the Boston Marathon today.
- Today is Tax Day, and Congress is poised to spend money we don’t have. A Balanced Budget Amendment is needed to stop the spiraling debt.
- RT @ConcernedVets: Thank you @RepMikeCoffman | "Coffman Bill to Expand Job Training for Vets" http://t.co/8eWyjR4cKu RT #SOV
- I introduced legislation today, HR 1412, to help our veterans make the transition to the civilian workforce: http://t.co/4fOI7I7p30
- Today I introduced legislation aimed at expanding job training opportunities for veterans. Read more here: http://t.co/4fOI7I7p30
- So sorry to hear that we have lost a gallant figure like former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. She was truly a world leader.
- Working with Senator Michael Bennet, in a bipartisan effort, to promote Colorado's aerospace industry:http://t.co/fNrt78cRAW
- I appreciated being invited by the Colorado Forum to discuss national and foreign issues with their members today.
- I enjoyed interacting with state and local elected officials and community leaders at the Midterm Legislators' Breakfast in Aurora today.
- I met with about 120 members of the Aurora Association of Realtors yesterday to discuss current housing market issues.
- Great meeting at Buckley AFB yesterday. Toured the Aerospace Data Facility and met with Gen. John Flourney of the Air Reserve Personnel Ctr
- I had a great meeting yesterday evening with the Brighton City Council and city department heads.
- I'm looking forward to seeing the artistic talent of high school students, in my district, next month. http://t.co/lUNYVDsNcf
- Today, I introduced the Veteran Paralympics Act that supports adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans. http://t.co/JHTF9v5nfL
- After a decade at war, over 500,000 veterans are stuck in the VA disability claims backlog. This is unacceptable! Retweet, if you agree.
- Bipartisanship oversight in Washington, DC is possible and necessary: http://t.co/CSm9oVJhiC
- My statement on the 10 year anniversary of the Iraq War: http://t.co/NJhl8Z2sgH
- Our veterans deserve better! http://t.co/EAzvdfc8t5
- I'm co-sponsoring a bill to restore tuition aid for our military by cutting funds to Egypt. Retweet if you agree. http://t.co/QhkNEebFeC
- My statement on the capture of Bin Laden's son-in-law. http://t.co/umuCM0d7R6
- Yesterday I introduced a bill to eliminate the Selective Service that will save taxpayers $24 million a year. http://t.co/lfX9f3TkQv
- Over 600 of my constituents from Colorado’s 6th district have been affected by the White House tour cancellations.
- #VAWA will bring violent criminals to justice. http://t.co/J9mgd3rZc8 #COPolitics
- #VAWA is necessary to protect the health & safety of women who are victims of sexual assault & domestic violence. #COPolitics
- I am pleased the House passed the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act today. #COPolitics #VAWA
- ICYMI: Coffman Calls On House Leadership To Bring Bi-partisan Violence Against Women Act To A Vote http://t.co/RgYxXj6VCN #COPolitics #VAWA
- By refusing to give up her seat...Rosa Parks stood against injustice and ignited the civil rights movement. #COPolitics
- Coffman celebrates the legacy of #RosaParks, #BlackHistoryMonth. Read more: http://t.co/2I8UpAMF1o. #COPolitics
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- RT @EliStokols: STORY: @RepMikeCoffman to offer alternative to looming #sequester, $500 mil in "targeted cuts": http://t.co/ybeE6MUX0P # ...
- .@ConcernedVets Applauds Rep. Coffman’s Pragmatic Alternative to the Defense Sequester http://t.co/Bon7ED2w0y #COPolitics #COLeg
- I had a great time meeting with @BestChamber about deficit and debt reduction this morning. #COPolitics
- Read the @aurorasentinel's @CristinCastell's great report on my Military Enlistment Opportunity Act: http://t.co/YPnzMI9c #COPolitics
- RT @VVMF: @RepMikeCoffman TY for supporting the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgement Act! With your support we can build the Education ...
- Had a great time discussing leadership w the students of @Aspen_Academy. Check out the interview here: http://t.co/gSvKY8Rq #COPolitics
- I enjoyed sitting with @RepRickLarsen of Washington during the #SOTU tonight. #COPolitics #bipartisanship
- Thank you, @MaishaFields, for being my guest to the #SOTU address tonight. I hope you had a wonderful time. #COPolitics.
- Check out my statement Pres. Obama's #SOTU address. http://t.co/vyegl4Db #COPolitics
- Happy birthday, @hickforco! #COPolitics
- Thank @NGAUS1878 for endorsing The Military Enlistment Opportunity Act! Read more about this important bill:http://t.co/E1VIoLSa #COPolitics
- Thank you @LuisGutierrez,@RepSteveStivers,& @RepDavidValadao for cosponsoring the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act! #COPolitics
- Support is growing for the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act! http://t.co/E1VIoLSa #COPolitics
- Last week, I introduced The Military Enlistment Opportunity Act, learn how it will strengthen our country: http://t.co/k57jFhE6 #COPolitics
- I was honored to be on hand for the groundbreaking of the CO Freedom Memorial. Read more here: http://t.co/0KAwzrsn #COPolitics
- I introduced the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act this week. Read more about this important measure here http://t.co/aggl0QyY #COPolitics
- It's time to end the congressional pension plan. Retweet if you agree. http://t.co/2WuAGLzL
- Very Insightful meeting and tour today at the Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Biology.
- I continue to believe that during these challenging economic times Congress must be willing to lead by example. http://t.co/3ndnqDHA
- The Senate's failure to fulfill one of the most basic responsibilities of governing must come to an end. #NoBudgetNoPay
- Looking forward to serving on the Strategic Forces and the Seapower & Projection Forces subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee
- Today we remember the great American leader who dedicated his life to the pursuit of freedom for all. Happy Martin Luther King Day.
- The inauguration of the American President is an inspiring reminder of the endurance of our great Republic. Congratulations Mr. President.
- Families in my home town of Aurora set budgets, why can't the Senate do the same? #NoBudgetNoPay
- I’m honored to have recently been appointed Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House VA Committee.
- Happy 33rd birthday @theaward and congratulations to CO 6’s 7 student winners this year http://t.co/7eTpociN
- I am happy to join our Front Range counties in recognizing October as Wildfire Awareness Month. http://t.co/WJv75K4U
- Lask week I introduced a bill to help schools and local communities refinance their debt: http://t.co/S3X7VqqB
- House Armed Services Committee Hearing: Department of Defense Plans for Sequestration- http://t.co/cj41aVn7 #HASC
- Today, I introduced a bill to give VA #jobs to veterans. http://t.co/vx0QcBei
- My deepest condolences go to the families of those Americans killed in Libya. http://t.co/X74MYwfE
- The Chu Memorandum: Directives Could Increase Electricity Costs for over 40 Million Families and Small Businesses http://t.co/Ds7V6qt7
- Today, our nation pauses to remember the thousands of lives lost on that fateful day http://t.co/gERWikjn
- My statement on the August jobs numbers: http://t.co/MMBoEElT
- Yesterday, the United States hit another sobering milestone, as the national debt surpassed $16 trillion. http://t.co/DKLnNlfw
- Small businesses could be staring down a fiscal cliff of about $600 billion of tax increases and spending cuts: http://t.co/pogWLJ02
- I am currently accepting service academy applications for the Class of 2017 which will begin classes in 2013 http://t.co/35YPoDBA
- Statement on today's vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act & replace it with patient-centered health care reform.: http://t.co/Wp5aMBqy
- Ensuring American taxpayers' $ are being well spent thru reform & accountability at the Afghan Natl Military Hospital http://t.co/IwIx9hEB
