Press Releases

Bennet Visits, Tours Space Foundation in Colorado Springs, Hears from State's Aerospace Leaders

Stop is one of three on Bennet's "Front Range Aerospace Bus Tour"?, #COAerospace

May 30, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined more than 30 aerospace executives, university and K-12 officials, and government leaders in visiting the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs for a tour and presentations on Colorado’s space economy, with a particular focus on its military roots. The stop was part of a day-l...
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Bennet, Coffman Encourage Public Input on Proposed Changes to Aerospace Export Regulations

State Department, Commerce Department Open Comment Periods

May 28, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Mike Coffman today encouraged aerospace industry stakeholders to submit feedback to the Department of Commerce and State Department about proposed changes to aerospace export control regulations. The proposed changes build on the lawmakers’ successful efforts to s...
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Bennet Pays Tribute to Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

May 27, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “Every day, our brave men and women in uniform selflessly serve to defend our country and values. Today, our family will take the time to remember the servicemembers that sacrificed their lives so we can continue to enjoy our ...
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Bennet Introduces Bill to Improve Outcomes for English Language Learners

Promotes Innovative Approaches to Learning English, Engages Parents and Families

May 24, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill to help schools teach the growing number of kids for which English is not their native language. The English Learning and Innovation Act would help ensure that English language learners have access to high-quality instruction that enables them to acquire English and prepare for...
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Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Bill Heads to Senate Floor for Consideration as Early as Next Month

May 22, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today hailed committee passage of the bipartisan immigration bill he introduced with the ‘Group of 8.’ The Senate Judiciary Committee voted in a bipartisan 13-5 to report the bill to the full Senate, which is expected to debate the bill and consider amendments next month. “Th...
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Bennet Congratulates Colorado Companies on Receiving President's "E"? Award

Award recognizes businesses for excellence in exports; Bennet leading effort to help more Colorado companies find customers overseas

May 20, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today congratulated four Colorado organizations for receiving the President’s “E” Award for significant achievement in exporting products and services overseas. The four firms – Boulder-based Lightning Eliminators; Denver-based Frederick Export; World Trade Center Denver,...
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Governor Hickenlooper Adds Support for Thompson Divide Bill

May 20, 2013
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper offered his support for a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet that would govern the future management of much of the Thompson Divide, a 221,000-acre parcel of public land located predominantly in Colorado’s Pitkin, Gunnison, and Garfield counties. Benn...
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Bennet to Cosponsor Reporter Shield Bill

May 16, 2013
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that he will cosponsor the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the reporter shield bill, when it is introduced in the Senate by New York Senator Chuck Schumer. On Wednesday, the Administration requested Congress to pass a bill that would help journalists protect the ident...
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