U.S. Sen Michael Bennet

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Gardner, Bennet say they support $2 trillion coronavirus bill with changes

Modifications include $55 billion more for hospitals, unemployment insurance for gig workers

March 25, 2020

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Sen. Michael Bennet gives fiery speech lamenting shortage of medical supplies

Rep. Scott Tipton says, ‘We should continue to practice social distancing’

March 24, 2020

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Local officials: Give residents Denver TV news now

Coronavirus makes longstanding programming issue imperative

March 19, 2020

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Trump declares national state of emergency, rolls out coronavirus testing plan

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton emphasizes need for robust rural broadband

March 13, 2020

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Colorado Wilderness Act passes in U.S. House

in state’s congressional delegation threatens bill’s future

February 12, 2020

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet drops out of presidential primary after disappointing finish in N.H.

‘Tonight is not going to be our night ... (but) you may see me once again’

February 11, 2020

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Trump applauds U.S. economic growth in State of the Union

Reactions from Congress reflect partisan divides

February 4, 2020

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Trade deal with Mexico, Canada restores some certainty for Colorado farmers

says USMCA is ‘vital for Colorado’s economy’

January 29, 2020

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416 Fire damage inspires new legislation to better protect homeowners

Flooding and mudslides threaten homes long after flames are doused

January 26, 2020

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Sen. Michael Bennet calls on Americans to fight for a fair impeachment trial

Republicans including Gardner vote against inviting witnesses to testify

January 23, 2020

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Sen. Michael Bennet achieves fundraising goal for New Hampshire primary

Senator heads back to D.C. next week for impeachment trial

January 18, 2020

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Permanent funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund advances

would make $900 million available each year, versus appropriations

November 20, 2019

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Sen. Bennet staff to hold listening session Thursday at Ignacio library

Bennet invites those who need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration or another federal…

November 19, 2019

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Bennet signs up for New Hampshire primary

Bennet signed up for the 2020 primary Wednesday. Secretary of State Bill Gardner made sure to point out a photo…

November 7, 2019

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Senators set goal to preserve lands and oceans by 2030

Bennet, Udall address growing threat of climate change

November 2, 2019

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CORE Act passes House with bipartisan support

conservation bill faces uncertain future in Senate

October 31, 2019

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Senators call for reauthorization of rural funding programs

set to expire at end of year

October 7, 2019

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House approves marijuana banking bill

Legislation would offer legal protections, improve safety in pot industry

September 26, 2019

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Federal lawmakers take interest in Durango’s uranium waste

Bennet, Tipton introduce legislation for disposal site

September 24, 2019

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Sen. Bennet requests hearing on public lands bill

Act would protect about 400,000 acres

September 21, 2019

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Bennet pushes education reform in Democratic presidential debate

Colorado senator says fixing school system could reduce prison population

August 1, 2019

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Bennet, Hickenlooper on track to qualify for July debate

Candidates trail group of 5 presidential front-runners

July 21, 2019

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Colorado candidates take aim at front-runners in presidential debate

Hickenlooper denounces socialism; Bennet touts work on immigration reform

June 28, 2019

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Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions

May 25, 2019