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Bennet: National Purpose, Military Mission, Must Be Clear Before Any More Troops Are Sent Into Combat

Calls on Members of Congress to Heed Recent History in Iraq, Take Great Care in Making Decisions that Affect Lives of Troops and their Families

Oct 09, 2009
Last night, in a speech on the floor of the Senate, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, called on the Administration, military leaders and lawmakers in Congress to ask the right questions and set clear, defined goals before making any decision on the best way forward in the war in Afghanistan. This week marked the eight-yea...
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Bennet Pays Tribute to Fallen Fort Carson Soldiers in Senate Floor Speech

Bennet: When Asked, These Soldiers Answered The Call of Duty and Performed Their Missions With Distinction

Oct 08, 2009
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, spoke on the Senate floor tonight to pay tribute to the nine American soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The soldiers were based at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs and members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team. Below is the full text of Bennet's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Presi...
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Bennet: Eagle to Receive $26,900 USDA Rural Development Grant to Preserve and Improve Housing for Seniors

Eagle Grant is part of $71,226 Awarded to Colorado Rural Communities

Oct 06, 2009
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today that local efforts to repair local housing units for elderly residents will get a $26,900 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding, which will be awarded to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments through the USDA Rural Development Housing Preserva...
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Bennet: Delta to Receive $20,226 USDA Rural Development Grant to Preserve and Improve Housing for Seniors

Delta Grant is Part of $71,226 Awarded to Colorado Rural Communities

Oct 06, 2009
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today announced that the City of Delta's efforts to preserve and improve local affordable housing units for Colorado's seniors will get a $20,226 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding, which will be awarded through the USDA's Rural Development Housing Program,...
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Bennet: Trinidad to Receive $24,100 USDA Rural Development Grant to Preserve and Improve Housing for Seniors

Trinidad Grant is Part of $71,226 Awarded to Colorado Rural Communities

Oct 06, 2009
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today that local efforts to repair local housing units will get a $24,100 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant, which was awarded to the Huerfano/Las Animas Area Council of Governments through the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant Program, wi...
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Bennet: Status Quo on Health Care Is Not an Answer to America's Needs

Oct 01, 2009
Bennet Joins Udall to Continue Push for Meaningful Health Care Reform Highlights Colorado's Transitions of Care Model, Pushes to Improve Patient Care & Lower Health Care Costs Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado and member of the Senate HELP Committee, today joined Senator Mark Udall in a continued effort to highlight th...
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