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    Bill Ritter issued the following statements today regarding the International Olympic Committee's decision to award the 2016 Summer Games to Rio de Janeiro: "Chicago made a great run at the 2016 Summer Olympics and we are proud of the effort by Mayor Daley and his team to bring the Games back to the United States ... We plan to work closely with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Gov. Bill Ritter and our community to explore what opportunities might exist to once again showcase our world-class city on an international stage." "While it's disappointing that the Games will not be returning to the United States in 2016, we congratulate Rio de Janeiro for capturing the first Games that will be held in South America," Gov. Full Article at ColoradoPols.com
    Chicago made a great run at the 2016 Summer Olympics and we are proud of the effort by Mayor Daley and his team to bring the Games back to the United States ... We plan to work closely with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Gov. Bill Ritter and our community to explore what opportunities might exist to once again showcase our world-class city on an international stage.
    John Hickenlooper John Hickenlooper SOURCE: ColoradoPols.com 2 months ago