Press Releases

Bennet Applauds Success of Colorado's Summer Food Service Program

Campaign to End Childhood Hunger Initiative Provided Meals to More Children in Colorado Than Ever Before

Sep 15, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the announcement this morning that more kids in Colorado ate meals this summer than ever before through Colorado’s Summer Food Service Program. “At a time when so many families are struggling through the most savage e...
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Bennet: Failure to Disclose Benefit Options for Veterans' Survivors Is Abuse of Trust

In July, Bennet Had Requested VA Take Action Against Insurance Companies Profiting from Benefits Owed to Families

Sep 15, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado and a member of the Senate Military Family Caucus, released the following statement after recent news reports of a Department of Veterans Affairs’ agreement with Prudential Financial Inc., allowing Prudential to create retained asset accounts instead of providin...
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Bennet Aplaude el í?xito del Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano en Colorado

Campaña para Eliminar el Hambre en la Niñez Ofreció Comidas a Más Niños en Colorado que Nunca

Sep 15, 2010
Washington, DC--Michael Bennet, senador de los Estados Unidos para Colorado, hizó la siguiente declaración sobre el anuncio esta mañana que más niños que nunca en Colorado comieron comidas este verano a través del programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano en Colorado. “En un mom...
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Bennet: Small Business Jobs Bill Will Create Jobs, Expand Lending for Colorado Small Business and Entrepreneurs

After Months of Delay, Bipartisan Small Business Jobs Act Clears Key Hurdle

Sep 14, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today voted to move the bipartisan Small Business Jobs Act forward. The bill will help Colorado’s small businesses and entrepreneurs access the credit they need to start up, create new jobs and keep our economy on the road to recovery. The bill overcame a key...
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Bennet Support for Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Communities Recognized by National Farmers Union

Receives 2010 Golden Triangle Award from National Famers Union

Sep 14, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement upon receipt of a 2010 Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union, the organization’s highest legislative honor, for demonstrating leadership on issues relevant to America’s family farmers, ranchers, fishermen a...
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Colorado Lawmakers Annouce $100 Million Grant for Rural Broadband in Colorado

Members urged support for Colorado program to create jobs, boost economic development

Sep 13, 2010
WASHINGTON—Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation today joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in announcing more than $100 million in grant funding for the Longmont-based Centennial Board of Cooperative Education Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This $100.6 million grant, with a...
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Bennet Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2010
Denver, CO -- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement today on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America: "Today, we honor the Coloradans and Americans who lost their lives in an unthinkable act of terrorism. While we remember the horror our nation faced nine years ago today...
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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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