Bennet: Common-Sense Financial Reform Critical to Strengthening Colorado's, America's Economy

Nov 10, 2009

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today joined members of the Senate Banking Committee in a push to enact comprehensive financial regulation reform that creates new, common-sense rules of the road for Wall Street, protects consumers, and helps to strengthen our economy. At an event to unveil the discussion draft for fina...

Bennet: Army's Decision to Pursue More Litigation Sends Hostile Message to Farmers and Ranchers in Southern Colorado

In Letter to U.S. Attorney General and Army Secretary, Bennet Urges End to Litigation and Immediate Withdrawal of Court Appeal

Nov 10, 2009

Today, in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Army Secretary John McHugh, Michael Bennet urged the Army to acknowledge the flawed nature of its 2007 environmental impact analysis on the proposed expansion at Pinon Canyon and asked that the Army immediately withdraw its plans to appeal the U.S. District Court's recent ...

Bennet Makes Push to Protect Rural Heritage, Permanently Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers

Nov 10, 2009

Announces Push for Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Extend Federal Conversation Tax Credit Bill Would Protect Rural Heritage, Make Permanent Enhanced Tax Incentive for Conservation Easements Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today his support for bipartisan legislation that would protect Colorado's lands...

As Meth-Related Incidents Increase, Udall, Bennet Announce Jefferson County Officials On Track to Receive $100,000 to Fight Meth Trade

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Collaboration Among Law Enforcement Officials to Fight Methamphetamine Use

Nov 06, 2009

Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, announced today that Jefferson County law enforcement officials and the Colorado Department of Human Services Child Protection Intake is on track to receive $100,000 to fight methamphetamine use and trade in Jefferson County. The funding was approved as part of the Commer...

As City Budgets Stretch Thin, Udall, Bennet Announce Durango Police Department On Track to Receive $200,000 for Law Enforcement Efforts

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Durango Police Department Interoperability, Fight Crime

Nov 06, 2009

Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, announced today that the City of Durango is on track to receive $200,000 to boost the Durango Police Department's local law enforcement efforts and help southwest Colorado law enforcement agencies work together to fight crime. The funding for the Durango Police Department...

Bennet: Discrimination On Account of Gender, Race, or Sexual Orientation Simply Can't Be Tolerated in America

Nov 05, 2009

Takes Part in HELP Committee Hearing on Employment Non-Discrimination Act Bennet: One of the Bedrock Principles of Our Country is Fundamental Fairness Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today pushed for the Employment Non-Discrimination ACT (ENDA) to protect lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers from dis...

Bennet Statement on Fort Hood Shootings

Nov 05, 2009

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement regarding the recent shootings at Fort Hood in Texas: "My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims of this senseless act of violence. An attack on any member of our military affects the entire community. "Though nothing will ...

Bennet: Coloradans' Stories of Insurance Coverage Denials Unbelievable, Reform Will End Unfair Insurance Company Practices

Nov 05, 2009

In Remarks, Bennet Tells Story of Colorado Man Denied Coverage Because His Wife Was Pregnant - Even Though She Had Her Own Insurance Urges Colleagues To Deliver Health Care Reform That Provides Stability for Working Families **CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO OF BENNET'S REMARKS Urging health care reform that provides stab...

Udall, Bennet: Long-Awaited Funding for Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Project Will Boost Energy Efficiency & Improve Environment

Improvements to 100-year-old Facility Also Will Reduce Environmental Hazards

Nov 04, 2009

Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced the 100-year-old Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Project will get up to $1.18 million to replace two old turbines for higher efficiency and output. The funds, provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, are part of $30.6 million in funding announc...

Bennet, Udall: Extending Unemployment Benefits and Homeowner Tax Credit Will Help Strengthen Colorado's Economy

Nov 04, 2009

14,000 Jobless Coloradans Expected to Lose Unemployment Benefits by Year's End Fiscally-Responsible Measure Would Ensure Colorado's Unemployed Continue to Get Benefits They Need Bill Also Extends the Homebuyer Tax Credit and Provides Business Tax Relief Following a push to ensure that the Senate's extension of unemployment be...

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Bennet: Common-Sense Financial Reform Critical to Strengthening Colorado's, America's Economy

Bennet: Army's Decision to Pursue More Litigation Sends Hostile Message to Farmers and Ranchers in Southern Colorado

In Letter to U.S. Attorney General and Army Secretary, Bennet Urges End to Litigation and Immediate Withdrawal of Court Appeal

Bennet Makes Push to Protect Rural Heritage, Permanently Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers

As Meth-Related Incidents Increase, Udall, Bennet Announce Jefferson County Officials On Track to Receive $100,000 to Fight Meth Trade

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Collaboration Among Law Enforcement Officials to Fight Methamphetamine Use

As City Budgets Stretch Thin, Udall, Bennet Announce Durango Police Department On Track to Receive $200,000 for Law Enforcement Efforts

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Durango Police Department Interoperability, Fight Crime

Bennet: Discrimination On Account of Gender, Race, or Sexual Orientation Simply Can't Be Tolerated in America

Bennet Statement on Fort Hood Shootings

Bennet: Coloradans' Stories of Insurance Coverage Denials Unbelievable, Reform Will End Unfair Insurance Company Practices

Udall, Bennet: Long-Awaited Funding for Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Project Will Boost Energy Efficiency & Improve Environment

Improvements to 100-year-old Facility Also Will Reduce Environmental Hazards

Bennet, Udall: Extending Unemployment Benefits and Homeowner Tax Credit Will Help Strengthen Colorado's Economy

In Letter to U.S. Attorney General and Army Secretary, Bennet Urges End to Litigation and Immediate Withdrawal of Court Appeal

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Collaboration Among Law Enforcement Officials to Fight Methamphetamine Use

CJS Appropriations Bill Contains Critical Funding to Improve Durango Police Department Interoperability, Fight Crime

Improvements to 100-year-old Facility Also Will Reduce Environmental Hazards

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