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Today's Front Page News

Denver police officer's firing upheld in the stomping of a teenage boy in 2008
A Civil Service Commission hearing panel has upheld the firing of a Denver police officer accused of stomping on the back of a 16-year-old — finding Tuesday that he beat the boy, then lied about it.  

• Public unions invest heavily in Colorado elections
• Colo. bill to tighten foreclosure rules dies amid bankers' opposition
• Denver library makes case for more funds or separate district
• CU regents' discussion of tuition hike promises to stir passions
• Does Colorado have any business being represented at SXSW? Yes

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Today's Local Politics

Public unions invest heavily in Colorado elections
Public-sector unions, whose members are dependent upon decisions made by elected officials, were the state's top donors to committees that helped put those officials into office in 2010, according to a Denver Post analysis of state campaign data.  

• Denver library makes case for more funds or separate district
• Colorado Senate president wants truth clause on statehouse-witness registration sheets
• House GOP, Interior spar over energy production
• Birth-control debate lands at Colorado Capitol with competing rallies

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Today's Business

Colorado legislation to tighten foreclosure rules dies in GOP-controlled committee amid bankers' opposition
In a near-partisan vote, a bill that would have required banks and lenders to prove they have the right to foreclose on someone's home was killed in a legislative committee Tuesday evening.  

• 15 banking titans pass Fed stress tests; Citigroup among 4 that failed
• Lewis: Broker bankrupted in kangaroo court
• Colorado adds 19,500 jobs as unemployment rate falls
• Parker: Cabela's plans stores in Thornton and Lone Tree
• Boulder's Newton Running takes innovation in stride

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Today's Sports Headlines

Eddie Royal leaves Broncos, signs with Washington
The first day of the league year was a day of reunions for former Broncos. Wide receiver Eddie Royal, a fan favorite in Denver, agreed to a two-year contract with Washington, according to The Washington Post.  

• Avs' rookie Mark Olver plays with a fearless style
• Nuggets rally behind Gallinari, Nene to beat Atlanta 118-117 in OT
• Broncos to bring in free-agent safety Brandon Meriweather
• Peyton Manning's list trimmed to two, and Broncos are on it
• Broncos D.J. Williams, Ryan McBean sue NFL over positive drug tests

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Today's Opinion

Murphy: Bagpipe band a noteworthy nod to Scottish arts' staying power
Let's face it. Bagpipes are more Middle Ages than 21st century. So today's teen needs special motivation to pick up the discipline. "I wanted the instrument that would annoy my parents the most," said Miranda Flora, 14.  

• Parker: Kiss my gritsies, please
• Suthers: Leave state's juvenile justice system intact
• Carroll: Aspen vs. the U.S. chamber
• Editorial: Teachable moments in the stifling of students' voices
• Editorial: Want to vote? Show your ID