Press Releases

Bennet: National Service Act to Boost Education Opportunities, Strengthen Colorado's Volunteer Corps

Bennet Cosponsored Bipartisan Measure to Bolster Service and Volunteer Opportunities - Bill Expected to Pass As Soon As Today

Mar 26, 2009
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, senator for Colorado, today highlighted the importance of the National Service Act as a bill that will boost education, service and volunteer opportunities for Colorado and the nation. Currently, over 1.2 million Coloradans volunteer 161 million hours of service per year and nearly 2,300 of tho...
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Bennet Announces Push with Udall to Create New National Veterans Cemetery in Colorado

Senators Introduce Bill Today to Create Vets Cemetery Serving Southern Colorado; Rep. Salazar Introduced House Companion Bill in January

Mar 25, 2009
Washington-DC - Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall today announced their push to establish a new national veterans cemetery in El Paso County that would serve the growing veterans populations in the Pikes Peak region and Southern Colorado. The state currently has two national veterans cemeteries - Fort Logan National Cemet...
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Sens. Udall, Bennet Announce Over $94 Million for Construction and Repair Projects at Colorado's Military Installations From ARRA

Funds to Create Jobs, Make Long-Term Improvements at Colorado's DoD Facilities

Mar 24, 2009
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced over $94 million for Colorado's military construction and facility improvement projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The primary purpose of the funds is to create jobs, as well as make much-needed improvements to Colo...
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Udall, Bennet, Perlmutter Announce Over $8.5 Million for Construction and Repair Projects at Buckley Air Force Base

Funds Will Be Used to Create Jobs, Make Long-Term Improvements at Colorado's Military Installations

Mar 24, 2009
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, and Congressman Ed Perlmutter today announced over $8.5 million for Buckley Air Force Base (AFB) for construction and facility improvement projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In total, Colorado will receive over $94 million for pr...
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Bennet Lauds Senate Passage of Key Colorado Land & Water Bills

Package Includes RMNP Wilderness, Dominguez-Escalante NCA, Ark Valley Conduit, Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation, National Heritage Areas & Arapahoe-Roosevelt Open Space

Mar 19, 2009
Washington, DC - Today, the United States Senate approved the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, legislation that includes several key land and water bills that have strong support among Colorado communities. Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, supported the measure, which will ensure Colorado communities have relia...
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Bennet: No Bonuses for AIG Executives

Mar 17, 2009
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, released the following statement in response to reports that American International Group (AIG) - a recipient of over $170 billion in federal government aid - plans to deal out $165 million in bonuses to company executives: "In my experience, bonuses in the business world...
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Bennet, Casey, Johanns Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families From Being Cut Out Of Critical Child and Maternal Nutrition Programs

Currently, Receipt of Combat Pay Can Make Dependents of Service Members Ineligible for Crucial Child Nutrition Programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Mar 13, 2009
Sens. Bennet, Casey, Johanns Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Combat Pay from Income Requirements, Ensure Families Have Access to Nutritional Programs Washington-DC - Senators Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Johanns (R-NE) today announced their bipartisan bill to protect military families and kids from ...
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Udall, Bennet: Economic Recovery Package to Deliver Additional $128 Million For Colorado's Weatherization and State Energy Programs

Funds Will Go To Weatherize Homes, Create Jobs and Save Colorado Residents Hundreds of Dollars Each Year Off Their Utility Bills

Mar 12, 2009
Washington, DC - Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced over $128 million for Colorado's weatherization and state energy programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The funding will help to jumpstart job creation through weatherization work and save families hundreds of dollars per year on ...
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