Washington, DC -- The Senate today passed an amendment authored by Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, to cut the size of the bailout and to end the revolving bailout fund passed with...
Bennet Takes to the Phones, Hears Concerns from Housing Counselors at Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
Denver, CO - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, spoke with a homeowner hoping to stave off foreclosure while answering calls at the Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Hotline today. Bennet also...
Bennet Statement on President’s Nomination of Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
Denver, CO - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: "Elena Kagan has an...
Bennet: Secret Holds Have No Legitimate Place in the Senate or Our Democracy
Cosponsors Amendment to Financial Reform Bill That Would End ‘Secret Holds' in Senate Legislation Mirrors Proposal in Bennet's Plan for Washington Reform Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S....
Bennet: Washington Needs to Put Aside Partisan Wrangling, Work Together to Protect Consumers and America’s Financial Future
Calls for Wall Street Reform to End Big Bank Bailouts, Create Stronger Consumer Protections and Increase Transparency on Wall Street Renews Call for Wall Street Reform to Include Bipartisan Plan to...
Bennet: Wall Street Reform Should Include Plan to ‘Pay It Back’
Washington, DC - As the Senate considers a bill that would create new rules of the road for Wall Street, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today his amendment to the Wall Street...
Bennet Statement on President Signing Bill Authorizing Full Funding for VA Hospital in Aurora
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on President Obama signing the VA Caregiver bill into law, which Bennet co-sponsored. This law authorizes...
Bennet Statement on President Obama’s Announcement of Commencement Challenge Winner
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on President Obama's selection of the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge winner. The Denver School of...
Bennet Statement On Passing of Hamlet “Chips”? Barry
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the untimely death of Denver Water CEO Hamlet "Chips" Barry on Sunday: "Chips was a well-respected...
Bennet Statement On Denver School of Science and Technology’s Selection as One of Three Finalists for President’s Commencement Challenge
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the announcement that the Denver School of Science and Technology was chosen by online voters as one...