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Man leaves hungry toddler locked in car

Alan Baxter has blown his shot at Babysitter of the Year.

Elections

Romer says voters will 'get over' the race issue

Americans will "get over" the race issue long before the November presidential election, former Gov. Roy Romer said Friday.

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DNC 2008

100 days. The DNC clock is ticking

Today marks 100 days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Denver. To note that milestone, we've come up with 100 things about the event - in blocks of 10.

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Colorado Government

Man leaves hungry toddler locked in car

Alan Baxter has blown his shot at Babysitter of the Year.

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Citizen Legislator

I-70 agreement in the works

Sens. Andy McElhany and Chris Romer agreed today to put aside partisan differences to promote competing bills to toll Interstate 70 and alleviate skier traffic.

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State treasurer Cary Kennedy conceded today on the witness stand that a bill passed last year by the legislature alters the way taxes are calculated with the net result that many property owners pay more.

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