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Andrew Romanoff
UNDER THE GOLD DOME
The Colorado General Assembly convenes at 10 a.m. today and continues through May. Here are the Top 10 signs that lawmakers are back in session:
10 You feel the urge to reach for your wallet to see if it's still there.
9 Anti-smoking advocates lobby to ban campfires within 50 feet of any other living thing, including trees, grass and insects.
8 Closest parking to the Capitol is in Scottsbluff, Neb.
7 UP Kids tune in, wanting to watch House Speaker Andrew Romanoff instead of SpongeBob SquarePants.
6 But Democrats refuse to appear on the House TV channel for fear of crossing the Writers' Guild.
5 Three-week countdown until the lobbyists and press revolt over metal detectors.
4 Republi- cans faintly hum "Look for the Union Label" but remain in the minority.
3 The El Paso County delegation introduces a resolution condemning Jamie Lynn Spears and banning Britney from moving to Denver.
2 Governor's gains on climate change wiped out by 400 percent increase in hot air/CO2 emissions
1 DOWN There's that unmistakable smell. Wait, that's the stock show.
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