The bill establishes uniform protocols for collecting information on infant and child deaths and provides for better training for law enforcement and medical personnel.
Bipartisan Bennet Amendment will Better Coordinate Funding Streams
Nov 17, 2014
A provision sponsored by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Republican Senator Johnny Isakson to promote a more coordinated system of early learning and care programs is on its way to the President's desk as a part of the reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act.
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Ranking Member Lamar Alexander (R-TN) to introduce a bill to speed the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola.
The settlement, worked out by conservationists, the energy industry and community stakeholders, offers "a unique opportunity" to allow for responsible development of the plateau's natural resources and protection of sensitive wildlife habitat.
USDA Launches Program Following Request from Bennet, Udall
Oct 21, 2014
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall today welcomed Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will implement a new Farm Bill initiative aimed at helping farmers and ranchers affected by severe weather, including drought.
The investment will support CoBank's efforts to help rural communities in Colorado and throughout the country deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their residents and businesses.
The investment will support CoBank's efforts to help rural communities in Colorado and throughout the country deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their residents and businesses.