Colorado Housing Agencies Receive $412,000 to Help Veterans Access Affordable Housing

Jun 03, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that six Colorado housing agencies have won a total of $412,668 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Veterans Affairs Support Housing (VASH) program to help veterans and their families access affordable housing.

Bennet Honors Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

May 30, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following the statement in honor of the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our country:

Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

May 20, 2016

The Senate today passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill with funding requested by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for two important projects in the Pikes Peak region.

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

May 20, 2016

The Senate this week passed a bill that includes a provision to help veterans who suffered service-related injuries that make it difficult for them to start families to cover the costs of reproductive services.

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

May 18, 2016

The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment introduced by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to provide support for disabled veterans competing in sports at an Olympic level.

Bennet Statement on Name for New Veterans Cemetery

“Pikes Peak National Cemetery” will serve veteran families

May 05, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the name for the new national cemetery in Colorado Springs.

Bennet Condemns VA Inaction in Review of Aurora VA Hospital Fiasco

Mar 22, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) release of the results of an Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) review of the Denver Hospital Replacement project:

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Problems with VA Choice Program

Mar 08, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has introduced a bill with several of his Senate colleagues to address issues raised by Colorado veterans with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choice Program.

Following Bennet Request, VA Expedites Payments to Choice Providers

Mar 02, 2016

Following a request by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is eliminating administrative burdens placed on VA community providers in order to improve timeliness of provider payments.

Bennet Statement on Investigation Finding Long Wait Times, Improper Procedures at Colorado Springs VA Clinic

Feb 05, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in response to findings by the VA Inspector General of long wait times and improper procedures at the Colorado Springs Community-based Outpatient Clinic.

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Colorado Housing Agencies Receive $412,000 to Help Veterans Access Affordable Housing

Bennet Honors Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

Senate Approves Funding for Bennet-Backed Military, Veterans Projects

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

Bennet Amendment Extends Support to Disabled Veterans Training for Olympics

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

Bennet Statement on Name for New Veterans Cemetery

“Pikes Peak National Cemetery” will serve veteran families

Bennet Condemns VA Inaction in Review of Aurora VA Hospital Fiasco

Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Problems with VA Choice Program

Following Bennet Request, VA Expedites Payments to Choice Providers

Bennet Statement on Investigation Finding Long Wait Times, Improper Procedures at Colorado Springs VA Clinic

$36 Million for Veterans Cemetery, Funding for Fort Carson Readiness Center Included in Appropriations Bill

Covers Costs of Services Like IVF for Veterans with Injuries that Prevent them From Starting Families

Ensures support for veterans training for both Olympic and Paralympic sports

“Pikes Peak National Cemetery” will serve veteran families

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