http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hickenlooper/ en-us Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:33:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403881/posts Millions of undocumented people in the U.S. should be given a path to legal status after the country finds a way to stop illegal immigration, business and government leaders said in a report Wednesday. The University of Denver report argues that legalizing as many of the estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants as possible could strengthen the economy and national security. But it should come with conditions, such as requiring new immigrants to learn English, pass criminal and medical background checks, and pay any taxes that they owe, the document states. The report is the product of a year of discussions... Associated Press - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403881/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:33:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230592/posts The video above, promoting Hick Town, a proposed documentary/reality series by director George Hickenlooper starring his cousin, Denver mayor John Hickenlooper, has been available on YouTube for months. Most of the footage was shot during the Democratic National Convention -- hence the presence of Barack Obama, among other political heavyweights. But in recent days, a much saucier trailer turned up on the website of Epoch Films, a firm with which George is associated. As noted in an Examiner.com blog by Lisa Jones, John can be seen declaring, "I tell you how you deal with the press. You fuck the press!"... Village Voice Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230592/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:27:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211904/posts The two cities of El Paso and Denver are 800 miles apart, but they both exist in the rarified world of "sanctuary cities," where mayors and city officials love to proclaim, "We welcome all immigrants, regardless of immigration status." This is PC code for welcoming illegal aliens, but it also means they welcome the prosecution of Border Patrol agents and immigration enforcement agents who take their jobs too seriously. The prosecution, imprisonment and eventual release of El Paso Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean made headlines for two years, but few Americans outside Denver have ever heard of... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211904/posts#comment Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:31:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2196652/posts Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper recalls getting "a feeling in the pit of my stomach" when he learned that the Rocky Mountain News was shutting down. "Even when they were uncovering corruption in the city, even when they were embarrassing us or causing us discomfort, they were making the city better," he says. "It's a huge loss." The grim echoes of the nearly 150-year-old paper's demise Friday could be heard in newsrooms and communities across the country. Although the Denver Post will still cover Hickenlooper's region, some cities -- most notably San Francisco -- are facing the prospect of life... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2196652/posts#comment Sun, 1 Mar 2009 14:06:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174543/posts DENVER (AP) ― Denver's mayor and workers at about a dozen businesses are wearing pajamas to work Thursday to raise awareness about homelessness. AP - cbs4denver.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174543/posts#comment Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:06:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052693/posts A college-age protest group that wants to camp overnight in City Park during the Democratic National Convention next month is going to have to find another place to sleep. Mayor John Hickenlooper told radio host Mike Rosen, who writes a column for the Rocky, that Tent State University's plans for a sleepover for as many as 50,000 protesters are out of the question. The mayor also told Rosen that the city might turn on the sprinklers if the protesters don't abide by Denver's 11 p.m. curfew. Councilwoman Carla Madison, whose district includes City Park, said overnight camping is not an... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052693/posts#comment Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:58:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050527/posts The committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has used the city's gas pumps to fill up and apparently avoided paying state and federal fuel taxes. The practice, which began four months ago, may have ended hours after its disclosure. An aide to Mayor John Hickenlooper released a statement Tuesday evening saying that Denver 2008 Host Committee members would pay market prices for fuel and would also be liable for all applicable taxes. Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050527/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:24:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050210/posts GLENN: Now, here's one of the most incredible stories I have read today and I've read a lot of incredible stories. Wait until I get to the John Edwards story. I've read a lot of incredible stories today. Here's one from the DNC host committee in Denver, tanking up at city gas pumps to avoid paying the $0.40 a gallon in combined Federal and State gas taxes. Let me repeat that. The DNC would like to save money for their convention and so they have decided that they're going to buy it from the State gas pumps. You know where... glennbeck.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050210/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049955/posts The committee hosting the Democratic National Convention has used the city's gas pumps to fill up and apparently avoided paying state and federal fuel taxes. The practice, which began four months ago, may have ended hours after its disclosure. An aide to Mayor John Hickenlooper released a statement Tuesday evening saying that Denver 2008 Host Committee members would pay market prices for fuel and would also be liable for all applicable taxes. However, Public Works spokeswoman Christine Downs told City Council members just hours before that host committee members were fueling up at the city pumps. The city does not... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049955/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:53:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049848/posts The host committee for the Democratic National Convention set for Denver next month is avoiding paying state and federal taxes on gasoline by gassing up vehicles at a city fuel depot, according to a city councilwoman quoted yesterday on the Web site of the Rocky Mountain News. "There's something there that just doesn't seem right ..." the Denver official, Jeanne Faatz, said at a city meeting yesterday. "I believe this [tax free gas pump] is only for elected officials, government dignitaries," Mayor Hickenlooper said at the session, according to the News. [Snip] Republican National Convention's host committee in [Minneapolis], Teresa... New York Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049848/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:11:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049694/posts The committee hosting the Democratic National Convention is using the city's gas pumps to fill up on fuel, avoiding state and federal highway taxes, officials said today. "There's something there that just doesn't seem right to me because, in a sense, you're saying then that the officials who pass the laws are not willing to live by them, and that concerns me," Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz said. The issue came up during the council's weekly meeting with Mayor John Hickenlooper when the Public Works Department requested authorization to be reimbursed by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee for use of "fueling... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049694/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:07:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049575/posts The committee hosting the Democratic National Convention is using the city's gas pumps to fill up on fuel, avoiding state and federal highway taxes, officials said today. "There's something there that just doesn't seem right to me because, in a sense, you're saying then that the officials who pass the laws are not willing to live by them, and that concerns me," Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz said. The issue came up during the council's weekly meeting with Mayor John Hickenlooper when the Public Works Department requested authorization to be reimbursed by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee for use of "fueling... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049575/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:10:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2042153/posts Who will be the free concert warm up band for obama at Invesco Field? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2042153/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 01:01:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040077/posts A jazz singer shocked some Denver residents after replacing the words to the national anthem with those of the "Black National Anthem" during the annual State of the City address this week. Rene Marie was asked to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper delivered the annual address on Tuesday. Instead, she sang the lyrics of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" — a hymn commonly referred to as the "Black National Anthem" — to the tune of the national anthem, MyFOXColorado.com reported. "If anyone has got a right to be angry it's probably me," Hickenlooper told the station.... fox news http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040077/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:51:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039579/posts As Denver dignitaries gathered today for Mayor John Hickenlooper's State of the City address, City Council President Michael Hancock introduced singer Rene Marie to perform the national anthem. But that's not what she did. Instead, Marie performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which also is known as the "black national anthem." When she finished, the proceedings moved forward, and the "Star-Spangled Banner" was never performed. The Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039579/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:07:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039438/posts One of the most notable incidents from Tuesday's State of the City address occurred even before the mayor's speech began. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Rene Marie was introduced to sing the national anthem. But that's not what she sang. Martin actually sang the tune of the traditional national anthem with the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing." It's a song some have called the National Black Anthem, the Negro National Anthem or the Black National Anthem. Once she finished performing, there was a moment of awkward silence and then the crowd gave her mild applause. Marie said she... Denver Channel 7 News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039438/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:18:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039433/posts As Denver dignitaries gathered today for Mayor John Hickenlooper's State of the City address, City Council President Michael Hancock introduced singer Rene Marie to perform the national anthem. But that's not what she did. Instead, Marie performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which is also known as the "Black National Anthem." When she finished, the proceedings moved forward, and few seemed to notice that the Star Spangled Banner was never performed. One who did notice was Councilman Charlie Brown, and he took to local talk radio Tuesday afternoon to blast the lack of the nation's anthem at the... The Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039433/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:13:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033671/posts Every group that wanted to have a parade during the Democratic National Convention will. And every parade will end "within walking distance" of the Pepsi Center — but nobody knows yet exactly where that will be. That is the upshot of a decision late today by Denver officials to hand out parade permits during the convention, scheduled Aug. 25-28. The final ending point of the parade route is expected to be determined in the next few weeks, said Sue Cobb, spokeswoman for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033671/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:48:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022692/posts The ACLU of Colorado filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver today to try to force the city to disclose what kind of police equipment it is buying in preparation for the Democratic National Convention this August. Denver turned down the ACLU's request for the information about the purchase of police equipment earlier this year, saying that disclosure "could potentially disclose tactical security information of the Denver Police Department which would be contrary to the public interest." the city is actually going to spend closer to half of the $50 million on equipment and the rest on personnel. But... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022692/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 23:25:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022744/posts The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Denver officials to reveal what type of police equipment they're buying for the Democratic National Convention in August. The suit was filed on Wednesday in Denver District Court. Citing state open-records laws, it asks for budget and spending information dating from January 2007, when the city was chosen as the site of the convention. City officials have declined to release many details, citing security concerns. Denver and St. Paul, Minn., site of the Republican National Convention, will each get up to $50 million from the federal government for... cbs4 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022744/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 01:37:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016699/posts Students Must Pay To Make Up Difference In Out-Of-State Tuition. Was it a promise kept, or a promise broken? Four years ago in an auditorium at Cole Middle School, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper promised the 300-plus students in attendance that he would find a way to send each of them to college for free. Now, the first group of those students is set to graduate, and some are finding that the mayor's promise isn't adding up. The promise only pays in-state tuition, and state law requires illegal immigrants to pay out-of-state tuition. So undocumented students must make up the difference.... 7NEWS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016699/posts#comment Fri, 16 May 2008 04:02:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010081/posts Denver—Mayor John Hickenlooper urged Democrats and “Operation Chaos” operatives to remain calm while waiting for the Democratic National Convention in August. However, Hickenlooper warned that he was ready for a bloodbath if the masses marched on Denver. Since “Operation Chaos” began, Democratic Senators, surrogates and the Democrat Super delegates have been preparing for a liberal showdown in the Mile High city, ensuring that blood could be spilled if the wrong candidate is selected. Recently, Representative Corrine Brown, D-FL, led protestors in Washington, D.C., screaming, “We will shut down the convention! Nobody goes in until Florida goes in!” Luis Rivera, the... Counterjab http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010081/posts#comment Fri, 2 May 2008 04:16:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2007723/posts Rush Limbaugh:Referred to as "The new face of Fascis" Denver-- Following Rush Limbaugh's broadcast calling for violent riots in Denver, city officials issue a warrant for his arrest. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper called Limbaugh a "dangerous domestic terrorist" that should be locked up. No stranger to controversy talk show host Rush Limbaugh made comments calling for riots in Denver during the Democratic National Convention this summer. As part of his "Operation Chaos" Limbaugh is expecting Republican rioters to burn cars, burn houses and kill children. "Riots in Denver, the Democrat Convention would see to it that we don't elect Democrats,"... Unconfirmed Sources http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2007723/posts#comment Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:28:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1404640/posts The shooting death of a Denver police officer is sparking a fight over immigration reform. The suspect, Raul Garcia-Gomez was in the United States illegally at the time Detective Donald Young was killed. That has stoked the debate on immigration and whether Denver has become a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. On Monday a group that wants to reform immigration laws held a rally at the City and County Building. They believe the door should be shut tight to illegal immigrants. They insist that if Garcia-Gomez had been turned over to immigration authorities when stopped on traffic offenses, Young might be... News 4 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1404640/posts#comment Tue, 17 May 2005 06:05:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939779/posts <p>He met with Hollywood producers and a Montana timber company executive, and he traveled to corporate board rooms across America.</p> <p>And in the end, Mayor John Hickenlooper was one of those who helped the Denver host committee for the Democratic National Convention reach its $15 million goal Friday.</p> Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939779/posts#comment Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:09:14 GMT