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- Jan 22, 2010 Campaign Finance Ruling Hits Home In a ruling that could reshape how elections in Wyoming and the nation are run, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned government bans on independent political spending by corporations and labor unions. Casper Star Tribune more...
- Jan 11, 2010 Gov Race Takes Shape The 2010 election campaigns will begin later this month as two more Republicans announce their intentions to run for governor. Casper Star Tribune more...
- Dec 25, 2009 Wyo senators decry passage of Senate health bill Wyoming's two senators lamented passage of the Senate health care bill Thursday. Republicans Mike Enzi and John Barrasso voted against the bill they characterized as deeply flawed. A Wyoming AARP official, meanwhile, applauded the bill's progress and expressed disappointment in the senators'... Casper Star Tribune more...
- Dec 23, 2009 Governor's office optimistic on health reform The state of Wyoming is anxious to see the final version of health care overhaul legislation. But after looking at both bills, the Governor's health policy advisor believes that, for the most part, Wyoming residents will see improved care with the legislation. Wyoming Public Radio more...
- Dec 22, 2009 Bill Would Boost Wyo Doc Payments A provision in the U.S. Senate health care overhaul would increase Medicare payments to doctors and hospitals in Wyoming, but it hasn't swayed either of the state's senators to support the bill. Casper Star Tribune more...
- Nov 21, 2009 Health reform protest met with protesters On Saturday (11/21/2009) approximately 20 protesters showed up in response to a rally hosted by docs4patientcare.org. Thanks to all of those who came and showed that there is definitely two sides to this issue and that there are definitely people out there who want and need real reform to the... Casper Star Tribune more...
- Oct 25, 2009 A good panel interrupted CHEYENNE -- The Democratic Party sponsored a panel of health care professionals who talked about reform one evening last week at Laramie County Community College. It wasn't well attended, largely, I suspect, because of the foul weather. It was an interesting exchange, though as the pros... Casper Star Tribune more...
- Oct 16, 2009 Enzi Blocks Labor Appointee The Wyoming Democratic Party on Thursday called on U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., to withdraw his opposition to President Barack Obama's nomination of Patricia Smith as Department of Labor solicitor. Casper Star Tribune more...
- Oct 15, 2009 Group Rallies for Public Health Insurance Option About 30 Natrona County citizens gathered Wednesday in the shadow of the Dick Cheney Federal Building in Casper to show their support for a government-run public health care option. Casper Star Tribune more...
- Feb 21, 2008 'Once in a Lifetime'
Wyoming Democrats could make a difference this year in the race for the party's presidential nomination.
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- Jan 29, 2008 Freudenthal: Reconsider property tax relief for seniors Gov. Freudenthal criticizes two recent decisions of the Joint Revenue Committee that result in Exxon avoiding an estimated $3 million a year in taxes, while people over 65 will receive no meaningful property tax relief. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Jan 4, 2008 Democrats plan house parties, organize brilliantly The Wyoming Democratic Party organization is in better shape than it has been in years. Staffing has increased, they remain aggressive with fundraising, and more than a dozen strategy house parties are planned across the state in the coming weeks. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Dec 20, 2007 Building the Wyoming we want Building the Wyoming We Want By Gov. Dave Freudenthal Wyoming residents face a time of unparalleled opportunity. We’re witnessing modest increases in population, strong growth in the energy fields and new... Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Dec 20, 2007 DCCC targets 40 GOP seats DCCC Targets 40 GOP Seats December 20, 2007 By David M. Drucker, Roll Call Staff The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, convinced that its vulnerable incumbents are now well-positioned for re-election, is shifting... Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Nov 29, 2007 Freudenthal: Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future By Gov. Dave Freudenthal For decades the federal government has failed to pay Wyoming its full entitlement under the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Currently, the state is owed approximately $600 million.... Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Sep 29, 2007 Gary Trauner, opening remarks Gary Trauner, 2006 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, opens the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Sep 29, 2007 Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO Sen. John Hastert introduces the Wyoming Democratic Party's Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO, during the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Sep 29, 2007 Gov. Dave and first lady Nancy Freudenthal Gov. Dave Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal provide words of encouragement for Wyoming Democrats at the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Sep 29, 2007 Rep. Lori Millin introduces keynote speaker Andrew Romanoff Rep. Lori Millin welcomes keynote speaker Andrew Romanoff, Colorado House Speaker, at the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyo. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
- Sep 29, 2007 Keynote address, Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff Colorado Speaker of the House visits neighbors in Wyoming as the keynote speaker for the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs. Wyoming Democratic Party more...
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