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Bennet Backs Solution to Allow Scientists to Continue Lifesaving Stem Cell Research

Cosponsors Bill to Establish Guidelines for Federal Funding of Stem Cell Research

Sep 23, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today cosponsored a bill that establishes guidelines for the use of federal funds for embryonic stem cell research to comply with a recent ruling by a federal court judge. The Stem Cell Research Advancement Act requires guidelines on human stem cell research and doe...
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Bennet Applauds COLA Increase for Disabled Veterans

Senate Gives Final Approval, Bill Headed to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law

Sep 23, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, applauded the cost-of-living adjustment for compensation payments to disabled veterans and their survivors, which passed the Senate yesterday. “Our veterans have served our country honorably, and they have our endless gratitude for their dedication and sacrif...
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Udall, Bennet Se Unen a Esfuerzo a Normalizar Reglas de Importación de Carne en Japon para Productores de Carne de Colorado

Senadores Le Piden a Presidente Obama Que Hable Sobre Cuestiones de Comercio de la Carne con Primer Ministro Japonés

Sep 22, 2010
Washington, DC: Mark Udall y Michael Bennet, senadores para Colorado, hoy se unieron con 20 de sus colegas del Senado para exhortar a Presidente Obama que discute la cuestión del comercio de la carne durante su reunión con el primer ministro japonés Naoto Kan. En una carta al Presidente de Obama, los senadores...
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Udall, Bennet Push for Disaster Loans for Small Businesses Damaged in Fourmile Canyon Fire

In Letter to Small Business Administrator, Udall, Bennet Call for Disaster Declaration for Areas Damaged By Fire

Sep 22, 2010
Washington, DC – Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today pushed for a Small Business Administration disaster declaration for areas damaged by the Fourmile Canyon fire to enable homeowners and businesses to obtain low-interest loans to help cover their uninsured losses from the fire. In a letter to ...
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Udall, Bennet Join Push to Make Japanese Beef Importation Rules Fair for Colorado Beef Producers

Senators Urge President Obama to Discuss Issues of Beef Trade with Japanese Prime Minister

Sep 22, 2010
Washington, DC – Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today joined 20 of their Senate colleagues in urging President Obama to discuss the issue of the beef trade during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan. In a letter to President Obama, the Senators urged him to call on Japan to change i...
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Bennet Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Vote

Sep 21, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement after a motion to proceed to debate the Defense Authorization bill was blocked by a vote of 56 to 43. Sixty votes were needed to proceed to debate on the bill. Fifty-six senators voted in favor of beginning debate. “The D...
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Bennet Joins Push to Enhance Crime-Prevention Tools Available to Law Enforcement, Improve Standards of DNA Collection

Is Original Cosponsor of Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act

Sep 20, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today joined a push to enhance the tools available to law enforcement to prevent crimes by setting standards for DNA collection at the time of arrest. Bennet is an original cosponsor of The Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act, which sets minimum standards for a...
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Bennet Se Une a Movimiento para Mejorar las Herramientas Para la Prevención del Delito Disponibles para Fuerzas Policiacas, Mejorar Estándares de Colección de ADN

Es patrocinador Original de la Ley Katie Sepich de Mejor Colección de ADN

Sep 20, 2010
Washington, DC: Michael Bennet, senador de los Estados Unidos para Colorado, hoy se unió a una campaña para mejorar las herramientas disponibles a agencias policiacas para prevenir crímenes a través del establecimiento de normas para la recopilación de ADN en el momento de la detención. Ben...
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Bennet Applauds House Passage of Rural Energy Bill, Urges Senate to Follow Suit

Bennet Leads Push for Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Efficiency, Create Jobs in Colorado's Rural Communities

Sep 16, 2010
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today applauded House passage of the Rural Energy Savings Program Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Bennet that promotes energy efficiency and creates jobs in rural communities. The bill, which will spur new investments in energy efficiency by providing rural ...
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Bennet: Tax Relief, Improved Access to Lending Finally on Its Way to Small Businesses

After Months of Delay, Senate Approves Bipartisan Small Business Jobs Act

Sep 16, 2010
Washington, DC – After months of delay, the Senate today passed the Small Business Jobs Act, which will help Colorado’s small businesses and entrepreneurs access the credit they need to start up, grow, create new jobs and keep our economy on the road to recovery. Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, voted to appro...
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