Washington, D.C. - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, offered the following statement regarding legislation announced today by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) that would...
Bennet: President’s “Blueprint for Reform”? Will Help Improve Outcomes for Our Kids, Ensure Country’s Competitiveness in New Economy
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado and former superintendent of Denver Public Schools, released the following statement after President Obama unveiled his "Blueprint for...
As Congress Prepares to Tackle Education Reform, Senate Dems Signal Intent to Work with President to Improve Student Outcomes, Ensure Nation’s Competitiveness in Global Economy
Washington, DC - Today, members of the Moderate Democrats Working Group joined Senator Michael Bennet in signaling their commitment to work with President Obama and the U.S. Congress to enact...
Bennet Calls for Japan to Lift Partial Ban on U.S. Beef
Backs Senate Resolution Urging Japan to Expand Market Access for U.S. Beef Products Ban Currently Results in $1 Billion in Lost Exports for American Producers Washington, DC - As Colorado's beef...
In Keynote Speech, Bennet Says New Approach Needed to Support, Reward and Retain Talented Teachers in America’s Public Schools
Washington, DC - In a keynote speech before the Center for American Progress, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado and former Superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, highlighted the need...
Bennet: Rural Energy Savings Program Enlists Colorado Electric Co-ops In Effort to Save Money and Create Jobs in Colorado’s Rural Communities
Joins Bipartisan Coalition as Original Sponsor of Legislation to Create New Initiative Bill Endorsed by Colorado Rural Electric Association, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Tri-State Generation and...
Bennet: Bill Martínez Será una Gran Adición al Tribunal Federal en Colorado
Washington, DC –Michael Bennet, senador de Colorado, con su colega, el Senador Mark Udall, presentó William Martínez ante el Comité Judiciario del Senado. Martínez estaba testificando ante el comité...
Bennet: Bill Martinez Will Be A Tremendous Asset to Federal Bench in Colorado
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator from Colorado, joined fellow Senator Mark Udall in introducing William Martinez before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Martinez was testifying before...
Bennet: Senate Should Follow House’s Lead on Rejecting Private Company Earmarks
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, who doesn't request private earmarks and recently proposed a plan that would require Congress to do the same, is urging the Senate to...
Bennet: To Meet the Needs of the Economy, We Need to Close the Achievement Gap Now and Ensure All Kids Can Go to College
Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado and former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, today made a push for transformational change in our public schools that will help...