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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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Bennet: USPS 'Time-Out' Provides More Time to Evaluate Effects of Potential Post Office Closures

Announcement Comes on Heels of Several Bennet Efforts to Ensure USPS Reform Recognizes Impact on Rural Communities

Nov 16, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the USPS has issued a temporary “time-out” on post office closings that will provide more time for the Agency to examine potential effects of these closings on local communities and help Coloradans avoid frustrating and needless holiday season service interruptio...
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Bennet Statement in Observance of Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. Today, Bennet is making a series of visits in Denver and Colorado Springs aimed at supporting organizations that support Colorado’s veterans. “One percent of our country is currently serving in the military, whic...
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