Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today called on Congress to heed the warnings of the National Climate Assessment released today and to begin work together on solutions to mitigate the effects...
Uncertainty in Future Highway Funding Focus of Finance Committee Hearing
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today held a hearing to discuss the need for investment in roads, highways, and other transportation projects. The panel heard from a range of experts about how...
Bennet Marks Cinco de Mayo, Celebrates Contributions of Mexican-Americans
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today marked Cinco de Mayo by recognizing the many contributions Mexican-Americans make to Colorado and the United States. Cinco de Mayo commemorates May 5,...
Bennet to FDA: Work with Colorado Producers on New Food Safety Rules
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today conveying the concerns Colorado producers have with certain provisions of the...
Bennet, Udall, Tipton Welcome Agreement to Allow Additional Time for Community Input on Potential Gunnison Sage Grouse Endangered Species Act Listing
U.S. Senators Michael Bennat and Mark Udall and Congressman Scott Tipton welcomed an agreement today between the U.S. Fish and Wildfire Service and other litigants to come together to seek an...
Forest Service Set to Begin Using New Authority to Treat Bark Beetle, Improve Forest Health
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is primed to begin using its new authority to expedite the treatment process for forest land that has been damaged by insects and disease. In testimony yesterday...
Bennet Statement on Minimum Wage Vote
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet expressed his disappointment today that a minority of senators blocked the consideration of a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour....
Bennet-Authored Breakthrough Designation Yields Full FDA Approval for Lung Cancer Drug
Novartis’ Zykadia Approved for Late-Stage Lung Cancer Sixth Breakthrough Drug to Gain Wide Approval Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)...
Bennet, Udall Welcome HUD’s Swift Approval of Plan to Deploy $62.8 Million in Flood-Recovery Funds
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall welcomed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval today of the state's plan to deploy $62.8 million in HUD funds the senators...
Bennet: Time Running Out to Address Highway Trust Fund, Highway Bill
With the Highway Trust Fund on the verge of insolvency and five months before the federal transportation bill expires, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is calling on Congress to quickly get to...
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