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This election is a turning point in our country's history. We are facing record budget deficits, an uncertain economy and changes in our Colorado and national leadership.
I believe that public service should be about uniting the country, not dividing it. Over the last several years, we have witnessed an unprecedented division in our country. Politically, we talk about "blue" states and "red" states, but we don't often hear about what we have in common: fostering an environment for healthy, happy families or creating opportunities for everyone to have a shot at success. As your Congressman, I will represent both rural and urban and do what's right for the 4th Congressional District, not pursuing a single-issue agenda. I invite you to compare my positions with those of my opponent.
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For those of you who do not know me, my great-grandparents settled in this district in the early 1900s. I grew up in this district, raising my family in this district, and working in this district. I had the privilege of serving as your State Senator for two terms and, served as President of the Colorado State Senate for two years.
While serving you in the State Senate, I worked across party lines to achieve substantial breakthroughs on transportation, education, and tax relief. During the course of my career in public service, these successes led to formal endorsements by most of our local newspapers and dozens of our local organizations. read full statement
Stan's Colorado Research Triangle Park Initiative |
As the Fourth District's Member of Congress, Stan will work with his colleagues in Congress, his former colleagues in the Colorado State Legislature, Fourth District leaders, and members of the Colorado business and education communities to create the Colorado Research Triangle Park — an area roughly defined as Boulder/Longmont to Fort Collins to Greeley and back. This initiative will take advantage of the Fourth District's existing resources, its highly educated but underemployed workforce, and its existing infrastructure to promote what we do well: bio-science and high tech research and development. This is an initiative that will spur investment and attract jobs for years to come. The average yearly salary for jobs in the bioscience or biotechnology sector is $63,000. 
Musgrave throws caution and law to the wind
October 29, 2004: Once again Ms. Musgrave appears to have violated the law and to have abused the use of taxpayer money for her own political gain in connection with a mailing. 
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What Happened to Federal Funds for Rural Broadband Access?
October 25 2004: Matsunaka wants to know why funds to help connect rural Colorado went to DeLay’s District, and why Musgrave isn't returning her $15,000 from DeLay's ARMPAC. $100k Drive For Home Stretch Multimedia Blitz
October 25, 2004: Speaking to supporters in Loveland today, Stan Matsunaka said, "Whether we win on November 2nd will depend on how well I can get my message out to 4th District voters this last week of the campaign." Counting half done in Boulder
Excerpt: "Musgrave declared victory with 51 percent to Matsunaka's 44 percent. But results had been posted in only seven of the 57 Boulder County precincts in the 4th District, and Matsunaka was refusing to concede." Democratic candidates court Longmont voters
Excerpt: "Senate candidate Ken Salazar and 4th District Congressional contender Stan Matsunaka asked voters Saturday morning in Longmont not to sit out the final stretch." Watchdog groups weigh in
Excerpt: "A Washington, D.C.-based watchdog group has written to the Department of Justice, stating that press reports in Thursday's Journal-Advocate, and a column in Wednesday's Fort Morgan Times indicate Rep. Marilyn Musgrave may have violated several federal laws." Congressional races closer than expected
Excerpt: "One surprisingly close Congressional race involves the challenge to Rep. Marilyn Musgrave in the 4th District, where for the second straight election she is dueling the former state Senate president, Stan Matsunaka." 
