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Scott R. Tipton (born November 9, 1956) is the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 3rd congressional district. In November 2010, he defeated three-term incumbent Democrat John Salazar, whom he lost to in 2006 by a wide margin. He was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives and a co-owner of a pottery company in Cortez, Colorado. Prior to being elected to public office, he was the Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party from 1997 to 2008.
Early life
Scott Tipton was raised in Cortez, where he attended public schools with his brother Joe and graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School. He went on to Ft. Lewis College in Durango where he studied Political Science. He graduated in 1978, becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college. After Ft. Lewis, ...
With 14 million Americans out of work, it might be surprising to hear that employers are having trouble filling certain positions.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 2.7 million jobs remained unfilled in the U.S. in August, and employers are reporting having a hard time finding skilled workers to add to their payroll.
ManpowerGroup's 2011 Talent Shortage Survey, released earlier this summer, found that 34% of employers are experiencing difficulties filling positions due to lack of available talent. Of this group, 24% of employers said they aren't finding candidates available in ...
fabo - in poll Scott Tipton Congressman Scott Tipton(R-CO) is asking his House colleagues to joinhim incalling on the Government Accountability Office to conduct a thorough review andaudit of the Federal Recreation Fee programs operated by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Americans are paying millions of dollars in fees for access to land that we already own and pay taxes to support.Where has that money gone? Previous audits have identified serious fiscal irregularities, including violations of federal and USDA accounting standards. There is reason to believe that these problems persist and have in ...
fabo - in poll Scott Tipton We must keep the promise to our senior citizens by protecting Medicare and Social Security.
Currently, Medicare is on an unsustainable path. If Washington fails to act, the Medicare Trustees — made up primarily of members of President Obama's cabinet — report that Medicare will be bankrupt by 2024.
I support a plan that ensures today's seniors and those a decade away from retiring receive all of their benefits in full, while strengthening and securing Medicare for future generations.
I have held town hall meetings focusing on Medicare and Social Security, visited dozens of ...
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Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) will announce the winner of this year’s 3rd Congressional District Art Competition. |
Congressional Western Caucus Announces Field Hearing in Colorado
Congressional Western Caucus Announces Field Hearing in Colorado
Washington – Thursday, May 2, 2013, Congressional Western Caucus Co-Chairmen Steve Pearce (R-NM) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with Rep. Scott Tipton and the other Colorado Members of the Congressional Western Caucus will hold a hearing entitled “Seeking State Solutions: Forest Health, Wildfires, and Habitat Protection” in Denver, CO.
Congressman Tipton has taken the lead on forest issues in Colorado, and has introduced legislation to encourage proactive healthy forest management and wildfire prevention.
Members and witnesses will examine the Obama Administration’s forest management policies and how states can contribute to keeping our forests safe and protecting our communities. Western Caucus members will hear from local and state officials and work together to achieve our shared objectives of a healthy landscape.
The hearing will shed light on real world examples, the extent of the problems with the cur |
Creede High School Student Wins 3rd District Congressional Art Competition
ALAMOSA, CO—Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) announced Creede High School junior Riley Goss as the winner of the 2013 3rd Congressional District Art Competition. High school students from across the District submitted their original works of art showcasing their artistic talents to the community. The competition featured works from students across the district including Pueblo, Mancos, Telluride and San Luis.
Tipton announced Goss’s winning entry, “Lines,” a black and white photograph, during a reception at the Hatfield Gallery on the Adams State University Campus yesterday, where all of the entries were on exhibition. The winning piece will now go to Washington, where it will be proudly displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex. Paul Bikis, of Durango won last year’s competition with his entry “Pop Bottles.”
High resolution version available here
(“Lines” by Riley Goss, Creede High School)
“I’m incredibly proud of all of the students who entered this competition and put |
Tipton Responds to NTIA Lifting Eagle-Net Suspension
ALAMOSA, CO—Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) issued this statement following the announcement that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has lifted the suspension on Eagle-Net.
“I am committed to expanding broadband access in rural Colorado, but continue to have serious concerns about the operations of Eagle-Net. Those concerns include overbuilding in areas that already have high-speed fiber-optic lines installed by private providers; blowing through $100 million in taxpayer funds, and asking for another $10-$15 million to finish a revised network that is smaller than originally planned; and the fact that much needed projects in underserved areas on the Western Slope are last on Eagle-Net’s list of priorities. My colleagues and I will continue to monitor this process and keep all options on the table to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars while seeking to expand broadband service for rural America.”—Rep. Scott Tipton
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