Post News: President Obama pitches his unemployment plan in Colorado

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Today's Front Page News

President Obama pitches his unemployment plan in Colorado
Often overshadowed by what seems like constant rhetoric from politicians, critics and economists about job creation and the economic instability of the country are the stories of common individuals who are unable to find work.  

• Rockies lose at San Francisco, but pitcher Chacin solid
• Denver defends possible trash fee that critics call tax hike
• Travis Forbes pleads guilty to killing 19-year-old Kenia Monge
• Colorado probate courts fail to protect those at risk, audit finds
• Audit: Colorado Revenue Dept. could save millions by automating

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Today's Local Politics

President Obama pitches his unemployment plan in Colorado
Often overshadowed by what seems like constant rhetoric from politicians, critics and economists about job creation and the economic instability of the country are the stories of common individuals who are unable to find work.  

• Denver defends possible trash fee that critics call tax hike
• Audit: Colorado Revenue Dept. could save millions by automating
• Audit: Colorado motorcycle training program has 'serious' problems
• As the 2012 presidential campaign begins to take shape, the younger generation is again in the spotlight

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Today's Business

CH2M Hill acquiring British engineering firm Halcrow Group
CH2M Hill, the international engineering firm with headquarters in Douglas County, said Monday it will acquire the London-based Halcrow Group Ltd. for $358 million to expand its global reach.  

• Second creditor says Tom Martino did not commit fraud
• Denver is No. 1 in ATM and bounced-check fees
• Retiring K.C. Fed official doesn't regret being a dissident
• Parker: Ritz-Carlton Denver still sparkles as Five Diamond rating renewed
• Solar-panel leases surge as no upfront costs make sun power "available to everyone"

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Today's Sports Headlines

Stefan Elliott's scoring ability could earn him job with Avs
Stefan Elliott's development over the past four years has gone from impressive to awesome.  

• Kiszla: Come on, Coach Fox, give Tebow a chance
• Broncos coach John Fox would go for it again on fourth down
• Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez has deep bone bruise on his injured wrist
• Rays beat Yankees, tie Red Sox for AL wild card
• Chicago White Sox release Ozzie Guillen from contract

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Today's Entertainment

Ostrow: Premiere-week ratings show TV viewers want a laugh, not reality
Ratings results from TV's premiere week suggest viewers are embracing offbeat comedy, including those edgy, indie types better known for stand-up, and wisely shunning some of the worst new shows.  

• New CDs in Review, 9/27/11
• New on DVD, 9/27/11

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Today's Style

Faces and voices of Colorado Latinos
What does it mean to be Latino? Being Latino means something different to just about every one of the more than 1 million Latinos in Colorado. And it makes the topic a rich one to explore during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15.  

• Davidson: First female Chamber leader gets well-done roasting at Dream event
• RSVP: Silent-film fest; Rescue Mission tea
• Colorado Fashion Week founder aims to make state "fashion capital of the West"
• On Thanksgiving this family has 2 turkeys (9/27/2011)
• American students abroad pushed out of "bubbles"

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Today's Opinion

Littwin: This time for Obama, hope is spelled G-O-P
Barack Obama is fired up. Again. Seriously. He returns to town today, hoping that some people will remember what it was like — back when he could electrify a crowd, back when he could draw tens of thousands, way back in the day.  

• Editorial: A requiem for the symphony?
• Barnes-Gelt: Is Gaylord taking us for a ride?
• Colorado Voices: A day at the beach for city workers?