Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, applauded the announcement of $2 million for two health information technology initiatives in Colorado. The funds are part of $27.8 million in grants announced this week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provided through the American Recovery and Rein...

In Letter to Committee Leaders, Bennet and Udall Urge Inclusion of Senate-Passed Funding to Provide $350 Million in Relief for Dairy Farmers Ask for ‘Strong Leadership' on Behalf of Dairy Farmers Facing Plummeting Commodity Prices and Tightening Credit With Colorado's dairy producers caught between a credit crunch and sin...

Ties Urgent Need for Reform to Long-term Imperative of Lowering Deficit Lays Out Need For Health Care Reform That Lowers the Rising Costs Bankrupting Colorado's Families, Small Businesses and the Economy Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today joined Senator Mark Udall and other freshmen senators from across the nation...

Highlights Contributions of Colorado's Minority Business Owners Calls for Focus on Innovative Solutions to Tackle Country's Challenges - Discusses the Economy, Health Care, Education and Immigration Denver, CO-Addressing about 800 members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today...

Pushes For Legislation Encouraging Transit-Oriented Sustainable Development - Will Create Green Jobs & Protect Colorado's Environment Also Applauds Administration Announcement of $10 Million in Recovery Funding for Denver Housing Authority's South Lincoln Park Development Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today joined ...

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, made the following statement today offering his support for a resolution recognizing the country's 268 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), including Colorado's Adams State College, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Otero Junior College, Pueblo Community Colle...

Bill Works to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates Using Proven ‘Care Transitions' Model Developed and Implemented in Colorado Bennet Pushes to Bring Colorado Model to National Stage, Improve Patient Care & Lower Health Care Costs Key Parts of Medicare Care Transitions Act Included in the America's Health Future Act Micha...

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, made the following statement today to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 to October 15. Bennet is an original co-sponsor of a resolution in the 111th Congress commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring the contributions of the L...

Washington, D.C.-Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, was presented the 2009 Golden Triangle Award by the National Farmers Union, the organizations highest legislative honor, for demonstrating leadership on issues relevant to America's family farmers, ranchers and rural communities. "Colorado's ag producers break their back...

Washington, DC- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, continued his push this week for improved mental health services for military men and women suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), urging Washington leaders to approve an initiative to enhance the system of mental health assessments provided for service membe...