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Press Releases

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Udall, Bennet, Polis Announce $5 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up Efforts at Clear Creek/Central City Superfund Site

Apr 15, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, and Congressman Jared Polis, announced today that the Clear Creek/Central City Superfund site will receive $5 million in...

Udall, Bennet Announce Nearly $9 Million in ARRA Funds to Boost Colorado Community Service Programs

Apr 13, 2009

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced today that Colorado will receive $8,684,648 in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to boost...

Senate Approves Bennet Bipartisan Budget Amendment to Support and Improve Rural Health Care Approved by Senate

Apr 2, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, today announced passage of his bipartisan amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution that would expand access to quality, affordable health care...

Udall, Bennet Announce Over $81 Million in Funding to Boost Economic Growth and Home Ownership in Rural Communities

Apr 1, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced that Colorado will receive over $81.5 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help...

Udall, Bennet, DeGette, Markey, Perlmutter, Polis, Salazar Announce Over $7.5 Million for Colorado’s Community Health Centers From Economic Recovery Package

Mar 27, 2009

Washington, DC - Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, and Reps. DeGette, Salazar, Perlmutter, Markey and Polis, today announced an additional $7.53 million in funding under the American Recovery...

Bennet: National Service Act to Boost Education Opportunities, Strengthen Colorado’s Volunteer Corps

Mar 26, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, senator for Colorado, today highlighted the importance of the National Service Act as a bill that will boost education, service and volunteer opportunities for...

Sens. Udall, Bennet Announce More Than $20 Million for Upgrade Projects at Three Colorado Airports

Mar 23, 2009

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) totaling more than $20 million for upgrades at three Colorado...

Bennet: No Bonuses for AIG Executives

Mar 17, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, released the following statement in response to reports that American International Group (AIG) - a recipient of over $170 billion in federal...

Udall, Bennet: Economic Recovery Package to Deliver Additional $128 Million For Colorado’s Weatherization and State Energy Programs

Mar 12, 2009

Washington, DC - Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced over $128 million for Colorado's weatherization and state energy programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...

Sens. Udall, Bennet Announce Over $100 Million in Funds for Public Transit Projects Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Mar 5, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced today that Colorado will receive $103.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for state and...