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Mark K. Matthews

Mark K. Matthews is a former Washington correspondent for The Denver Post.

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As GOP debate comes to Boulder, a clash of ideas on immigration

April 21, 2016 at 2:43 a.m.

As GOP debate comes to Boulder, a clash of ideas on immigration

DENVER, CO - October 7: U.S. Representative Cory Gardner waits for his chance to rebuttal during a debate Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in the auditorium of The Denver Post in Denver, Colorado. The debate is one of the final meeting of Senator Mark Udall and challenger U.S. Representative Cory Gardner, who are polling very closely with one another.(Photo By Brent Lewis/The Denver Post)

Gardner targets North Korea with new sanctions bill

April 21, 2016 at 4:59 a.m.

Gardner targets North Korea with new sanctions bill

Guard towers loom over the administrative maximum security facility, the highest security area at the federal prison in Florence, Colo. known as Supermax.

U.S. officials consider Colorado prisons for Gitmo detainees

April 21, 2016 at 3:04 a.m.

U.S. officials consider Colorado prisons for Gitmo detainees

Michael Bennet, D-Colo., second from right, and other Democratic senators announce legislation to add safeguards to the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

Bennet unveils proposal to bolster Iran deal

April 21, 2016 at 12:48 a.m.

Bennet unveils proposal to bolster Iran deal

Sen. Michael Bennet

Bennet unveils proposal to bolster Iran deal

April 20, 2016 at 11:55 p.m.

Bennet unveils proposal to bolster Iran deal

An aerial view of the northern end of the VA hospital in Aurora during construction in April 2015.

Congress agrees to deal to fund VA hospital in Aurora

April 21, 2016 at 7:08 p.m.

Congress agrees to deal to fund VA hospital in Aurora

An aerial view of the VA hospital construction site in Aurora, Colo.

Congress balks at deal to fund VA hospital in Aurora

April 21, 2016 at 5:21 p.m.

Congress balks at deal to fund VA hospital in Aurora

A construction worker walks through the concourse of the Aurora hospital. Kiewit-Turner's court filings make mention of several features the construction company considered excessive. Among them: an "expensive saw-tooth 'zigzag' design" on the west side of the concourse, described as an "aesthetic" function with no impact on patient care.

Last-minute fight imperils Aurora VA hospital funding

April 21, 2016 at 12:33 p.m.

Last-minute fight imperils Aurora VA hospital funding

House Speaker John Boehner pauses during a news conference Friday in Washington, D.C. In a stunning move, Boehner informed fellow Republicansthat he would resign from Congress at the end of October. (Steve Helber, The Associated Press)

Mixed feelings from Colorado GOP on Boehner exit

April 21, 2016 at 1:33 p.m.

Mixed feelings from Colorado GOP on Boehner exit

An aerial view of the northern end of the VA hospital in Aurora during construction in April 2015.

Senate agrees to pay full cost of Aurora VA hospital

April 21, 2016 at 12:40 p.m.

Senate agrees to pay full cost of Aurora VA hospital