U.S. Sen Michael Bennet

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Bennet, O’Dea trade jabs in contentious final U.S. Senate debate

‘You’re a liar, Joe,’ Bennet says after O’Dea persists in false legislation claims

October 31, 2022

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Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event

and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center

October 30, 2022

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Bennet, O’Dea spar on climate, energy issues in Grand Junction debate

for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat returns to drought-stricken Western Slope

October 26, 2022

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Sen. Michael Bennet stumps in Durango, calls on young voters

‘There is no alternative,’ senator says in making an appeal to Democratic electors

October 10, 2022

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Joe Biden to designate Camp Hale a national monument during trip to Colorado next week

near Leadville was meant to be protected under the long-stalled CORE Act

October 6, 2022

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Boebert calls proposed executive action to protect Camp Hale a land grab pushed by ‘extremist environmentalists’

Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper request protection for World War II training ground

September 23, 2022

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If Bennet is re-elected, he’ll be Colorado’s longest-serving senator. Here’s what he’s done in Congress

Republicans argue the Democratic incumbent has been ineffective in his 13-plus years in Washington

August 31, 2022

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In letter to Biden, Colorado Democrats request executive action related to CORE Act

is a tacit acknowledgment the bill has no current path through Congress

August 26, 2022

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With CORE Act stalled, supporters want Biden to use executive action

lands bill has been unable to advance past the Senate for years because of Republican opposition

August 17, 2022

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Colorado Democrats, environmental groups cheer Senate passage of ‘historic’ climate bill

$369 billion package is a scaled-down version of a $2.2 trillion proposal

August 8, 2022

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Colorado senators express hope for action with climate bill

‘This is a negotiation to try and save our planet’ says Sen. Hickenlooper

August 6, 2022

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La Plata County could receive almost $2 million in funding for substance abuse treatment center

Appropriations bills also include money for programs at Fort Lewis College

August 4, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers give progress report midway through legislative session

Climate, infrastructure and health care among top priorities for senators

July 23, 2022

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Michael Bennet launches first TV ad in U.S. Senate race

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates Republicans plan to commit resources Colorado election

July 21, 2022

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Colorado congressional candidates who faced tough primaries are low on cash

Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s $8 million in cash dwarfs Republican Joe O’Dea’s $841,000

July 18, 2022

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Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate

68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped

July 15, 2022

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Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

July 13, 2022

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Colorado senators co-sponsor bill to protect interstate travel for abortion

would codify right to cross state lines for reproductive care

July 13, 2022

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After U.S. Supreme Court decision, some Colorado leaders see urgency in addressing climate change

Federal, state action needed to implement policies

July 9, 2022

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Michael Bennet hopes to become Colorado’s longest-serving senator in decades. Who is he?

Colorado Democrat has been described as an ‘accidental senator,’ but he’s still championing the state after 13 years in office

July 4, 2022

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Southern Ute, Ute Mountain tribes to receive funding for water, sanitation improvements

will go toward 7 projects this year

June 16, 2022

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Experts call on federal government to mitigate drought, wildfires

Sen. Bennet says there’s a ‘five-alarm crisis for the American West’

June 8, 2022

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Senators call for reauthorization of federal land payments

Without full funding, local infrastructure needs may not be met

June 3, 2022

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Colorado public lands bill falters in Senate committee

Act would protect more than 400,000 acres in the state

May 3, 2022