Press Releases

With Student Vets Facing Hardships, Bennet Proposes Modified VA Debt Repayment Terms

Change Would Make it Easier for Veterans to Stay in College and Continue their Education

Jun 18, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is urging Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to change the VA’s policy regarding the manner in which student veterans must repay GI Bill benefit overpayments. Bennet’s proposed change would make it easier for veterans to complete their education. Currently, there are t...
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Bennet Praises Administration's Decision to Grant Deferred Action for DREAM Act Kids

Those Who Meet Specified Criteria will be Eligible to Attend School, Work without Threat of Deportation

Jun 15, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today praised the Administration’s decision to grant “deferred action” to immigrants eligible for the DREAM Act. Effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, an...
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Bennet: New Protected Lands Will Preserve Colorado's Natural Landscape

Jun 15, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and private land owner Louis Bacon that protects nearly 90,000 acres for landscape and wildlife conservation purposes in the San Luis Valley. The agreement is the largest conservation easement the Fish and Wildlife Service has ena...
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Sportsmen's Amendment to Farm Bill Includes Bennet Bowhunting Provision Backed by Colorado Sportsmen

Sportsmen's Act of 2012 Contains Package of Hunting, Fishing, Conservation Bills

Jun 14, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012, a package of hunting, fishing and conservation bills, has been filed as an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill. The amendment, which Bennet has cosponsored, includes his provision to allow bowhunters with archery equipment to cross national pa...
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Bennet, Udall Congratulate Rural Counties on Receiving $27.7 Million in PILT Funds

Funds will be used for Police, Fire and Schools

Jun 14, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall congratulated 56 rural counties throughout Colorado on receiving more than $27.7 million under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. The funds will be used to help rural communities that contain nontaxable federal land within their jurisdictions provide critical services, ...
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Bennet Statement on High Park Fire

Calls for Passage of Stewardship Contracting Projects in Farm Bill, Purchase of New Tankers

Jun 12, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the High Park Fire in Larimer County. The fire, which continues to grow, has taken one life and burned more than 41,000 acres. “As crews work tirelessly to contain the fire, our main concern is the safety of Larimer County residents. Those close to t...
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Bennet: Resources Available for Veterans Displaced by Fire

Jun 12, 2012
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced today that the Larimer County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is coordinating resources for veterans displaced by the High Park Fire. DAV’s natural disaster fund supports hotel stays for veterans who are out of their homes. Veterans in Northern Colorado who have been displac...
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Senate Votes to Proceed on 2012 Farm Bill

Jun 07, 2012
Includes Bennet-Backed Provisions to Help Farmers, Ranchers, Sportsmen Also Includes Measures to Improve Conservation Programs, Crop Insurance, Focus on Water Quantity The U.S. Senate today cleared a procedural hurdle and voted 90-8 to proceed with the 2012 Farm Bill, which includes several Bennet-backed provisions and amendme...
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