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                April 22, 2008 | Denver, Colorado
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Local News
More rebukes for Bruce
State Rep. Douglas Bruce's derogatory remarks Monday about Mexican migrant workers could leave him facing a second censure penalty or worse. FULL STORY
War waged for DIA parking contract
The recent fight for the multimillion-dollar parking contract at Denver International Airport included intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering of political heavyweights looking to protect their supporters and interests. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Fatal prison riot renews call for staffing
Digging in for Earth Day
Abortion foes assail candidate for Senate
Heang Plaza a place of 2 peoples
Blossoms renew jaded view

Business
Foreclosure help not always sought
Borrowers in some areas heavily hit by foreclosures aren't seeking assistance, something the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority would like to change. FULL STORY
This trend is no one's friend
The first time Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke acknowledged that we might be in a recessionwhich was April 2 — he suggested we'd crawl out of it in just a few short months. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Banking, oil roil market
IMF sees slower European economic growth
People on the move
Wal-Mart stays atop Fortune 500 list
Denver couple makes winning spirit

Local Politics
More rebukes for Bruce
State Rep. Douglas Bruce's derogatory remarks Monday about Mexican migrant workers could leave him facing a second censure penalty or worse. FULL STORY
Abortion foes assail candidate for Senate
Officials with two anti-abortion groups are blasting Bob Schaffer, a Republican candidate for a Colorado U.S. Senate seat, over his defense of human-rights conditions in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory where allegations that factory workers must undergo forced abortions are common. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
GOP lawmaker lodges complaint against Ritter

National News
More felons joining the military
Under pressure to meet combat needs, the Army and Marine Corps brought in significantly more recruits with felony convictions last year than in 2006, including some with manslaughter and sex-crime convictions. FULL STORY
Iraq calls for support from Arab neighbors
Iraq's prime minister appealed Monday for support from his Arab neighbors, urging them to open embassies and forgive Iraqi debts as his government tries to crack down on Shiite militias in a crucial power struggle. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Iraq no puppet of Iran, neighbors told
Lawsuit blasts VA over vets' suicides
Friends, family honor Diaz's late father
"Idol" champ singing the blues
Rival Dems barnstorm Pa.

Opinion
Investing in the p***t's future
As America observes the 39th annual Earth Day today, skyrocketing fossil fuel prices have reinforced concerns about global climate change — making it urgent for the world to move on to new and sustainable energy sources. FULL STORY
All good bickering must come to an end
Fear not. Today's Pennsylvania primary will offer absolutely no closure. Almost certainly, though, it will generate new levels of animosity within the Democratic Party. FULL STORY

Sports
Lakers' Gasol sure sign of star
If you want to make a point, good or bad, about anything concerning Los Angeles, a good place to start is with the "Hollywood" sign atop Mount Lee. FULL STORY
Speed is strong suit in swimming
To "dress for success" has been an axiom in the business world since the invention of the self-help book. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Chargers put Broncos in their place
Facing Feller just part of his history
Time for Broncos to pull shocker
Fans inspire wild finish
Colorado's 'pen out of sync, out of gas

Avalanche
Fans inspire wild finish
For Joe Sakic, Adam Foote and Peter Forsberg, Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild was only one of 11 playoff series-clinching victories before Front Range fans since 1996. FULL STORY
Long break could be in Avs' future
The Avalanche will play the Detroit Red Wings or Dallas Stars in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. FULL STORY

Broncos
Time for Broncos to pull shocker
If Mike Shanahan has any guts, he will make a gamble in the NFL draft that shocks Broncomaniacs and causes Roger Goodell to stammer in disbelief. FULL STORY
Broncos' wish list for NFL draft
Broncos beat writer Mike Klis lists 10 players the Broncos would love to have among their nine draft picks this weekend. FULL STORY

College
CU-CSU showdown closer to Sunday on national TV
Another step has been taken in moving the 2008 Colorado vs. Colorado State football game at Invesco Field at Mile High to a Sunday night kickoff with a national telecast. FULL STORY
Carle's brother joins DU
The University of Denver hockey team signed four players to national letters of intent, including David Carle, brother of former Pioneers standout and current San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Carle. FULL STORY

Nuggets
Kleiza in position to help from start
NBA playoff protocol holds that it's up to the Nuggets, who came out on the short end of their series opener, to make an adjustment before Game 2 against the Lakers. FULL STORY
Bryant now praising his general manager
With wins and playoff success comes . . . reconciliation? Sure looks like it. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Nene making progress toward playing time
Nene questionable for Game 2

Rockies
Colorado's 'pen out of sync, out of gas
Working in his fourth game in five days, Brian Fuentes suffered a second consecutive hiccup as the Rockies fell 9-5 to the Phillies. FULL STORY
Barmes receives an unofficial 2B promotion
For Clint Barmes, life isn't a box of chocolates. It is the basket of colored gum balls in the clubhouse. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Torrealba's strength back after marathon recovery
Rox: Barmes gets call at 2B









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