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Former Washington Bureau Reporter

Michael Riley

Micahel Riley was a staff writer for The Denver Post until 2009, covering politics in the Washington, D.C., bureau.

U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO) testifies for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Capitol Hill January 15, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Salazar touts renewable energy at Interior confirmation hearing

May 6, 2016 at 10:35 p.m.

Salazar touts renewable energy at Interior confirmation hearing

Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar.

If Salazar approved, role may be constrained by Obama

May 7, 2016 at 1:15 a.m.

If Salazar approved, role may be constrained by Obama

Bob Slack, a retired Air Force colonel from Greeley, says he drove to Loveland to "hear who this guy was."

Bennet on a road trip to map views for voters

May 6, 2016 at 10:51 p.m.

Bennet on a road trip to map views for voters

Michael Bennet, right, appointedby Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, left, to replace outgoing U.S.Sen. Ken Salazar, speaks during a community meeting at the Loveland MuseumGallery Friday afternoon.

Bennet, Ritter hit the road

May 6, 2016 at 10:34 p.m.

Bennet, Ritter hit the road

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DeGette gets leading role with climate, health care

January 8, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

DeGette gets leading role with climate, health care

Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado speaks on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver.

DeGette keeps key post on House committee

May 7, 2016 at 1:13 a.m.

DeGette keeps key post on House committee

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Udall poses for photographers with his wife, Maggie Fox, and Vice President Dick Cheney during a mock swearing-in Tuesday.

Coloradans bring families, hopes to swearing-in

May 6, 2016 at 11:02 p.m.

Coloradans bring families, hopes to swearing-in

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Education savvy sent Bennet to head of class

January 3, 2009 at 4:39 p.m.

Education savvy sent Bennet to head of class

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Education savvy sent Bennet to head of class

January 2, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.

Education savvy sent Bennet to head of class

"I look forward to serving for the West and for the nation." Sen. Ken Salazar, nominee for interior secretary

Colorado Senate seat up for grabs

May 7, 2016 at 12:04 a.m.

Colorado Senate seat up for grabs