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DENVER—Newly sworn-in Sen. Mark Udall says trying to fix the country’s economy is “Job 1.”
The Colorado Democrat said in a phone call with reporters Tuesday that the most pressing matter is to put people back to work.
Udall was sworn in Tuesday after serving in the House since 1997. In November, he won the Senate seat vacated by Republican Wayne Allard.
Udall says it may take longer than President-elect Barack Obama wants to pass a $775 billion economic stimulus bill. Obama wants to sign a bill soon after he takes office on Jan. 20.
Udall says he plans to propose bills outlining a comprehensive energy package and designating wilderness areas in Colorado.
