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Hickenlooper, Bennet Hold Appropriations Package to Demand NCAR Funding

Dec 18, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet issued the following joint statement on their hold to the Senate Appropriations Package to demand funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

“President Trump is attacking Colorado because we refuse to bend to his corrupt administration. His reckless decision to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research will have lasting, devastating impacts across the country. We are holding the Senate’s appropriations package to demand full funding for NCAR. As Trump’s rampage continues, we will pull every lever available to do what is right for Colorado.”

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