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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.

Mohammed al-Madadi, above, was released Thursday and returned to Washington. Left, passenger Matt Erikson sent a message to his wife as he waited to be released from the jet at DIA.

Qatari envoy detained on Denver-bound flight leaving U.S. “within days”

August 26, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.

Qatari envoy detained on Denver-bound flight leaving U.S. "within days"

An oil rig platform sits above the surface of the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans. Associated Press file photo

Obama’s drilling decision seen as compromise

May 6, 2016 at 5:35 p.m.

Obama's drilling decision seen as compromise

Dr. Erik Edens carries a sign in Iowa City, Iowa, on Thursday protesting the health care reform bill that President Barack Obama signed Tuesday. Obama spoke to a packed University of Iowa field house Thursday and dared his GOP foes to try to repeal the law. "If they want to have that fight, we can have it," he told the crowd, calling the legislation a "historic step."

Last piece of health reform package clears Congress

May 6, 2016 at 5:35 p.m.

Last piece of health reform package clears Congress

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Palin targets Markey, Salazar

March 24, 2010 at 5:53 a.m.

Palin targets Markey, Salazar

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Bennet urged to add public option

March 22, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.

Bennet urged to add public option

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Democrats celebrate bill with a mix of exhaustion and relief

March 21, 2010 at 3:48 p.m.

Democrats celebrate bill with a mix of exhaustion and relief

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, left, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi listen as President Barack Obama talks to House Democrats on Saturday.

DeGette at center of health bill’s abortion-rights wrangle

May 6, 2016 at 4:15 p.m.

DeGette at center of health bill's abortion-rights wrangle

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The undecided on health reform are surrounded by persuaders

March 19, 2010 at 3:10 p.m.

The undecided on health reform are surrounded by persuaders

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March 19, 2010 at 2:44 p.m.

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Former boss’ conservative associates donating to Bennet

March 18, 2010 at 8:18 p.m.

Former boss' conservative associates donating to Bennet