February 23, 2009 - 09:36 am
News Feed: Colorado

What everyday people want Obama to know

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A lot has changed in Colorado since Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president here in August. Thousands more Coloradans are unemployed or on public-assistance rolls — or both.

Governments are struggling to close multimillion-dollar budget gaps. A local school district is even considering a four-day week just to cut costs.

With all that in mind, reporters set out Monday to ask Coloradans what they would like President Obama to hear during his visit to Denver today. Reporters looked for workers and business owners who are weathering the recession without complaint, and those who are hurting.

GARY HALL, 55, DENVER

Two college degrees. Unemployed.

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