Press Releases

Bennet Applauds Release of FDA Guidance on Artificial Pancreas

Dec 01, 2011
Device Could Improve the Lives of Millions of Americans Living with Diabetes Announcement Comes on Heels of Bennet Letter Urging Swift Release of FDA Guidance on Artificial Pancreas Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance today that will allow out...
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Bennet Signs on to Bipartisan Bill to Increase Safety on College Campuses

Bill Would Improve Reporting of Incidents of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

Nov 30, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that he is signing onto a bipartisan bill to increase safety on college campuses by better reporting of incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The bill would also increase transparency by improving information about school’s prevention...
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Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Amendment to Give the National Guard a Seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Elevates Guard's Role in Pentagon Decision Making

Nov 29, 2011
The U.S. Senate last night approved legislation backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to give the National Guard its first seat on the nation’s highest military council, the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The measure, which was introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), was added as an amen...
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Bennet Introduces Amendment to Hold Pakistan Accountable for Roadside Bombs

Amendment Would Withhold Aid for Failure to Combat Biggest Killer of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

Nov 22, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced today that he joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing an amendment that would discourage the United States from sending security assistance to Pakistan until U.S. officials certify that the Pakistani government is making significant efforts toward regulating and reducing the flo...
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Bennet Adds His Support to Bipartisan Bill to Provide Estate Tax Relief to Family Farmers and Ranchers Through Conservation Easements

Bill Promotes Estate Tax Reform for Agricultural, Conservation Uses

Nov 22, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet once again cosponsored a bipartisan bill to help rural families avoid the pressure to sell, break up or develop their property, keeping farms and ranches intact and family-owned when changing hands from one generation to the next. The American Family Farm and Ranchland Protection Act, which was ...
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Senate Passes Bennet, Ayotte Bipartisan Bill to Open Membership in Blue Star Mothers to More Family Members of Our Heroes

Bill Helps More Mothers of Military Service Members Join Support and Service Organization

Nov 21, 2011
The US. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) to expand membership in Blue Star Mothers of America to more mothers of current or former military service members. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support. Blue Star Mothers of America is a congressionally-...
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