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A press conference to mark the long-overdue start of the Arkansas Valley Conduit project, which was first proposed 47 years ago. Last month, President Obama signed a bill that included $5 million in funding to being the project in earnest and fulfill a promise made by President John F. Kennedy on the steps of the Union Depot to the people of Southeast Colorado nearly a-half-a-century ago.
I participated in a celebration of the “Gold Star Award,” which the school won for participating in "Operation Caring Classroom" during Armed Forces Foundation Veterans Day Week.
I stopped by Altura Elementary School in Aurora, where I met Dave Olsen, an assistant teacher, and his kindergarten class.
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John McCain today introduced the bipartisan Post-9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act, which seeks to expand the existing Troops to Teachers program to allow more troops to teach in Colorado's and America's schools. The Troops to Teachers program, originally created in 1994, provides qualified troops with financial incentives to teach in the nation's neediest schools.
Conversation on Health Care at South High School with members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Michael stopped by to have lunch and chat with firefighters and police officers at Fire Station #5 in Thornton.
Over the August recess, Michael is meeting with Coloradans in towns and cities across the state to hear first-hand their ideas on how we can build a stronger foundation and a better future for Colorado’s families.
Michael Bennet joined over 100 Mile High Youth Corps members to help them prepare for new jobs in natural resource restoration and energy efficiency, many of which were created through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Michael joins Vice President Joe Biden and Obama Administration Officials for a discussion on Colorado's Clean Energy Economy. Biden and Bennet also found some time to meet Coloradans on a surprise trip to one of Denver's premier barbecue joints.
Michael Bennet visited with students, teachers and school nurses at Adams City Middle School to unveil his legislation to support school-based health centers and make it easier for kids to access health care services at school.
Michael Bennet visits with Coloradans in Craig, Steambot Springs and Glenwood Springs to hear first hand their thoughts and concerns on the economy, health care and other issues critical to Colorado families.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Michael Bennet stopped by Colorado schools to hear from students and teachers and discuss Colorado's efforts at education reform.
Michael Bennet visited with Fort Carson soldiers and military leaders to receive an update on ongoing efforts to support our troops and military families and keep America's military strong.
Michael Bennet visits with Coloradans in Grand Junction, Ridgway and Delta to hear first hand their thoughts and concerns on the economy, health care and other issues critical to Colorado families.
