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Lamborn's office closure prompts constituents to seek alternative contacts

Colorado Springs, CO - Congressman Lamborn is set to retire at the end of his term, prompting the closure of his office on December 17th.

By Springs Times | Dec 17, 2024

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Lamborn supports $883 billion defense act focusing on security and servicemembers

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Doug Lamborn, who serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009.

By Springs Times | Dec 11, 2024

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Doug Lamborn shares personal condolences and professional recognitions in recent tweets

By Springs Times | Dec 11, 2024

Representative Doug Lamborn recently addressed various topics through social media posts dated December 10-11, 2024.

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Congressman criticizes BLM's new resource management plans in Colorado

By Springs Times | Oct 24, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has introduced a resource management plan aimed at conserving big game habitats and the Gunnison sage-grouse on federal lands in Colorado.

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Iran launches historic missile attack on Israel; Congressman Lamborn responds

By Springs Times | Oct 1, 2024

Iran has launched a significant ballistic missile attack targeting Israel, marking the largest such offensive in its history. Despite the scale of the attack, numerous munitions were intercepted successfully.

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Lamborn votes for bill preventing government shutdown

By Springs Times | Sep 26, 2024

Congressman Doug Lamborn joined his House Republican colleagues in passing H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions for Fiscal Year 2025, by a vote of 341-82. This legislation aims to prevent a government shutdown while authorizing federal funding for defense, disaster relief, and other areas.

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Department awards infrastructure grants for Peterson Space Force Base and U.S. Air Force Academy

By Springs Times | Sep 24, 2024

On Friday, the Department of Defense, through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, awarded 14 Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grants totaling approximately $100 million. Two of these grants were allocated to Colorado Springs.

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Future of US hypersonic missile programs discussed at Washington workshop

By Springs Times | Sep 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn attended a workshop hosted by the Hudson Institute and the Space Foundation to discuss the future of the American hypersonic missile program. The event featured remarks from Space Foundation CEO Maj. Gen. (Ret) Heather Pringle and Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow and Director of the Keystone Defense Initiative at the Hudson Institute. Congressman Lamborn delivered a keynote address followed by a Q&A session.

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Hudson Institute hosts workshop on US hypersonic missile programs

By Springs Times | Sep 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM EST, Congressman Doug Lamborn will attend the Hudson Institute's workshop, bringing together congressional, government, and industry leaders to explore the future of the American hypersonic missile program. The event will begin with an introduction by General Heather Pringle, United States Air Force (ret.) and representative of the Space Foundation, followed by a keynote address from Congressman Lamborn (R-CO). Expert panels will then discuss hypersonic missile offense and defense, focusing on building bipartisan support...

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Congressman Lamborn supports passage of 23 counter Chinese Communist Party bills

By Springs Times | Sep 12, 2024

This week, Congressman Doug Lamborn and his House colleagues voted to pass 23 bills aimed at protecting the United States from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The legislative package includes H.R. 1398, Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act; H.R. 1516, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act; H.R. 1425, No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act; H.R. 9456, Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act; and H.R. 7980, the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles Act.

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Congressman calls for probe into TSA's watch list placement of Tulsi Gabbard

By Springs Times | Aug 12, 2024

Congressman Doug Lamborn, Chairman of the House Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has raised concerns over reports that Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Tulsi Gabbard, a decorated military officer and former Congresswoman, has been placed on the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Quiet Skies program—a domestic terror watch list.

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Congressional Candidate Williams: ‘I will back President Trump’s plan to deport all illegals in this country’

By Springs Times News Service | May 10, 2024

Congressional candidate Dave Williams (R-5-CO) said he will support former President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to deport illegal aliens and provide local law enforcement the ability to enforce immigration laws.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Cheyenne County rise or fall in 2021?

By Springs Times | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cheyenne County received $5.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in El Paso County

By Springs Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in El Paso County received $4.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Kit Carson County in 2021

By Springs Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kit Carson County received $24.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Lincoln County in 2021

By Springs Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lincoln County received $4.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Teller County rise or fall in 2021?

By Springs Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Teller County received $237,034 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Teller County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Springs Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Teller County received $250,115 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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1,181 Cheyenne County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Springs Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Cheyenne County received $6,676,677 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in El Paso County receive in 2021?

By Springs Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in El Paso County received $5,237,968 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.