Rep. DeGette on Politics Nation

VIDEO: Rep. Diana DeGette at the DNC

If you missed Diana’s speech at the convention last week, it’s really worth watching. Watch the video below to hear directly from Diana why November is so crucial to American families.

VIDEO: Rep. Diana DeGette on Rachel Maddow

Rep. DeGette was on Rachel Maddow last night talking about the GOP’s new committee and the latest attempts by the Catholic Church leadership to rollback access to birth control.

Diana Talks with Progressive Women of Colorado

Diana talked yesterday with the Progressive Women of Colorado, discussing the war on women’s health and critical issues in Congress.

Tell President Obama to stand strong for women

Here’s the bottom line: all women should have access to contraception, have it without a co-pay, and have it no matter where they work. And President Obama’s recent ruling on birth control made that possible. But now anti-choice extremists and the Catholic Bishops are at work again pressuring the Obama administration to reverse its decision. We need to make our voices heard loud and clear: tell President Obama to stand strong for women.

Shocking news about Komen

Breaking news: Susan G. Komen for the Cure has announced that it is stopping all funding for lifesaving breast cancer screenings with Planned Parenthood. The reason? Pressure from anti-choice forces in Congress. Komen is an organization that exists to serve women, and instead it’s acting to undermine women’s health to serve an extreme political agenda. Tell Komen that women’s health is more important than politics. Take action now.

DeGette on HHS Decision Not to Expand Religious Exemption for Birth Control

I am pleased with President Obama’s decision and his affirmation that access to contraception is a key component of health care.

Great food and great Democrats in Jefferson County

What a fabulous event! Diana was the keynote speaker at Jefferson County Democratic Party’s Italian fest fundraiser. Diana spoke about the opportunities for Democratic wins in 2o12. But it wasn’t all politics…she celebrated the big Broncos playoff win with the crowd.

Lynn Bartles on Rep. DeGette: "The Powerhouse of the Colorado Congressional Delegation"

This week, Lynn Bartles of the Denver Post profiled Diana’s race in the 1st district. Calling Diana “the powerhouse of the Colorado congressional delegation,” Bartles says that pundits are already predicting a DeGette victory.

Congresswoman Diana DeGette speaks with the Downtown Democratic Forum

At an event with the Downtown Democratic Forum, Diana discussed the budget and deficit — letting the Bush tax cuts expire, the growing income curve, and the effects that we’re already seeing from health care reform. Take a look at a photo from the event below.