Press Releases

Bennet Congratulates Colorado Schools Leading the Way on Education, Closing Achievement Gap

Six Colorado Schools Awarded 2010 Blue Ribbons From U.S. Department of Education

Sep 09, 2010
Denver, CO – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today applauded six Colorado schools for being designated 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools for high achievement and closing achievement gaps by the U.S. Department of Education. “Congratulations to Colorado’s National Blue Ribbon Schools, which are making ...
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Bennet Statement on President Obama's Economic Stimulus Proposal

Sep 08, 2010
Denver, CO – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today released the following statement on President Obama’s recently announced economic stimulus proposals. “I will not support additional spending in a second stimulus package. Any new transportation initiatives can be funded through the Recovery Act, whi...
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Udall, Bennet: VA Hospital in Aurora Moves Closer to Completion

New Medical Center Will Provide Care for Thousands of Veterans in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West

Sep 08, 2010
Denver, CO – Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, welcomed news today that the new, $800 million VA Medical Center at the medical campus in Aurora is moving forward with the Department of Veterans Affairs selection of a contractor for the project. “Today’s news is a big milestone for the ve...
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Bennet Statement on the Wildfire in Boulder County

Sep 07, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the Four Mile Canyon wildfire in Boulder County. Colorado received a fire management assistance grant from FEMA to manage and control the fire which threatens hundreds of homes and buildings. “Our primary concern at this p...
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Bennet Statement on Women's Equality Day

Aug 26, 2010
Denver, CO – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement applauding the establishment of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Today is the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. &ldqu...
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Tras Retiro de Huevos, Bennet Renueva Ofensiva para Proteger a Consumidores de Colorado, Mejorar la Seguridad Alimentaria

Proyecto de Ley Bipartidista para de Seguridad Alimentaria Incluye Enmienda de Bennet para Asegurar Requisitos Justos para Agricultores Pequeños y Medianos

Aug 25, 2010
Denver, CO- Con el retiro masivo de millones de huevos en todo el país, preguntas han surgido acerca de la seguridad alimentaria. Michael Bennet, senador de los Estados Unidos para Colorado, renovó hoy su llamamiento al Senado a aprobar una ley bipartidista para proteger a los consumidores de Colorado, asegurando que ...
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In Wake of Massive Egg Recall, Bennet Renews Push to Protect Colorado Consumers, Improve Food Safety

Bipartisan Food Safety Bill Includes Bennet Amendment to Ensure Fair Requirements for Small and Mid-Sized Agriculture

Aug 25, 2010
Denver, CO – With the massive recall of millions of eggs across the country raising questions about food safety, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today renewed his call for the Senate to pass bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado consumers by ensuring the food they feed their families is safe and of the highest...
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Bennet: State Organizations Win Grants to Help Colorado's Small Businesses Grow and Create Jobs

Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Selects Local Groups

Aug 19, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today that two Colorado organizations working to improve access to credit for small businesses across the state will get a boost from the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund. The Colorado Enterprise Fund an...
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Bennet Statement on Final United States Combat Brigade Leaving Iraq

Aug 19, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today released the following statement after the final U.S. combat brigade left Iraq: “As the last U.S. combat brigade leaves Iraq, I am filled with immense gratitude to our men and women in uniform, some of whom served four tours of duty in Iraq,” said...
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Bennet Announces Formation of Senate Military Family Caucus

Bipartisan Group Will Work to Support Military Families

Aug 18, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, along with 19 colleagues, today announced the formation of the Senate Military Family Caucus, a bipartisan group that will focus on issues facing the families of active and veteran service men and women. “When our military service members are sent overseas o...
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