During a heated second reading of a bill designed to establish stricter oil and gas regulations in Colorado, state Rep. Kathleen Curry, D-Gunnison, refused to accept messages from constituents who traveled hours by bus to speak with her about the new rules.
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3/17: Curry avoids her constituents
With the state capitol flooded with constituents, two state lawmakers turned down the chance to hear their concerns.
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Curry refuses to hear constituents during oil and gas debate
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