Friday, May 24, 2013
- Issue Archive for
- Mar 16-22, 2006
- Vol. 14, No. 11
- Under the influence
News
Under the influence
Colorado's legislative process is being infiltrated by lobbyists bearing gifts
Restraining order
Would-be Hefley heirs mixed on whether they'd take gifts from lobbyists if elected
Renters' rights killed again
Merrifield withdraws enfeebled bill, looks ahead to 2007
"It's sick. It's just wrong.'
Bikers, lawmakers strike back at Westboro protesters
Columns
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Kenneth Cleaver
Consumer Correspondent
Is it Eric or Annie or Bernie?
Soon, we'll have a brand new city councilor to swat around.
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Outsider
Unlucky after all
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Letters
Readers of the Independent talk back to the editor
Keeping the trough filled
The Jack Abramoff scandal has put"a glaring spotlight on a lobbying industry that is, arguably, the single most corrupting influence on present-day politics. The amount of money involved is staggering, and it's increasingly the norm for elected officials to take pot-of-gold lobbying gigs when their terms are up.
Top Five
... most awesome aspects of giving blood
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Personal Space
Peacemakers
Food & Drink
Spice girl
Aussie author follows curry around the world
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Recipe
Susan's Chicken
Music
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Big gigs
Big-Name concerts from around region
More than a feeling
Beth Orton reaches beyond simple melancholy on Comfort of Strangers
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Sixty Seconds
with David Greenhill|bassist/vocalist for The Double
Film
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Opening This Week
What's new on Colorado Springsarea screens
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
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Movie Times
Theaters can be fickle. Times can and do change frequently. Be sure to call the theater you plan to attend to confirm the time.
Calendar
Seven Days to live
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
Time travelers
Veronika's strings span centuries
Uncovering the "cosmic Watergate"
Stanton Friedman believes in flying saucers
Special Section
Kid's Camp
Summer Camp Guide
