Pueblo, CO – Flanked by local veterans and advocates, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, wrapped up a statewide veterans listening tour at the Heroes Plaza in Pueblo, where statues of Pueblo’s four Medal of Honor Recipients serve as a reminder of the sacrifices of all American military veterans. Bennet launche...

Bennet Hears from Veterans in Durango, Telluride

Meets Cast, Crew of Film About Helping Veterans Suffering from PTSD

Durango, CO –Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, met with veterans during two events today on the Western Slope leg of his statewide veterans listening tour. In Telluride, Bennet sat down with veterans featured in the film “Fish Out of Water,” which highlights innovative and novel methods for helping vet...
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today released the following statement applauding the Senate’s overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of a bill to fund our troops during a time of war. “In my short time here I have learned that Washington certainly has its problems, and there is great need f...

Bennet Pushes for Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation

Bennet and Colleagues Pen Letter to Leadership Advocating Action on Overdue Senate Bill

Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, joined a bipartisan group of 53 Senators in sending a letter to Senate leadership urging that the Senate take up and pass landmark child nutrition legislation. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 will reduce childhood hunger, promote health through improved nu...

Senate Passes Bennet Rural Housing Loan Program Provision to Help Families Access Credit

Rural Housing Service Program Currently on Brink of Insolvency

Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate today passed key provisions that mirror legislation Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, introduced to bolster Rural Housing Service loan programs on the brink of insolvency. Bennet's legislation would extend the life of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's loan guara...
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the announcement of changes to Facebook’s privacy policy: “OMG! FB changed its privacy policy! I continue to believe in offering an opt-in policy for information sharing rather than an opt-out policy, but I’m gl...

Bennet Applauds President's Signature on Bill to Confront Rebel Group in Africa

Bennet: We Need to Do More to End the Ongoing Bloodshed in Central Africa

Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement applauding President Obama’s signing of a bill into law that requires a U.S. strategy to confront the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) while protecting civilians. Bennet is a cosponsor of the bipartisan bill. “It&rsq...
Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement following his meeting with Elena Kagan, President Obama's nominee to serve on the United States Supreme Court: "I was impressed with Solicitor General Kagan’s intellect, demeanor and accomplished résumé. Ms. K...