The U.S. Department of Education released a report today that shows that state and local education resources are being inequitably distributed, leading to low-income schools subsidizing their...
Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Amendment to Give the National Guard a Seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The U.S. Senate last night approved legislation backed by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet to give the National Guard its first seat on the nation’s highest military council, the Joint Chiefs of...
Bennet Adds His Support to Bipartisan Bill to Provide Estate Tax Relief to Family Farmers and Ranchers Through Conservation Easements
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet once again cosponsored a bipartisan bill to help rural families avoid the pressure to sell, break up or develop their property, keeping farms and ranches intact...
Bennet Introduces Amendment to Hold Pakistan Accountable for Roadside Bombs
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced today that he joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing an amendment that would discourage the United States from sending security assistance to...
Senate Passes Bennet, Ayotte Bipartisan Bill to Open Membership in Blue Star Mothers to More Family Members of Our Heroes
The US. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) to expand membership in Blue Star Mothers of America to more mothers of current...
Colorado Program to Drive Down Health Care Costs, Improve Care Set to Launch in Cities Across Country
HHS Announces First Site Selections for Bennet-Authored Community-Based Care Transitions Program Program Based on Work in Grand Junction and Denver in the Affordable Care Act; Has Potential to Save...
Bennet Expands Online Resources for Veterans to Help Cut Red Tape, Get Veterans Back to Work
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced an expansion of his Veterans Resources webpage to help veterans take advantage of the educational and employment opportunities available to them...
Bennet Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 150 in Urging Supercommittee to “Go Big”? on Deficit Reduction
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined a bipartisan coalition of 150 Senators and Members of Congress in urging the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the...
Bennet: USPS ‘Time-Out’ Provides More Time to Evaluate Effects of Potential Post Office Closures
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the USPS has issued a temporary “time-out” on post office closings that will provide more time for the Agency to examine potential effects...
Bennet Encourages Colorado Health Care Providers, Businesses to Compete for Innovation Challenge Grants
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today encouraged Colorado health care businesses, providers, and systems to compete for Health Care Innovation Challenge grants for innovative projects that test...