U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

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Congress moves a step closer to naming peaks after Norwood climbers

and Boskoff promoted sport, human rights

December 20, 2017

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Colorado Republicans tout tax plan as it heads to president’s desk

Democrats decry bill as giveaway to wealthy

December 20, 2017

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Sen. Bennet says Senate Republicans’ tax plan ‘fundamentally flawed’

speaks out in Facebook townhall

November 28, 2017

Editorials

DACA: Congress failing to act on immigration will weaken U.S. economy and security

Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered an uncompromising message that Trump himself could not (or would not) while Houston began to…

September 18, 2017

EPA chief tours Gold King Mine; Colorado officials field questions

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Gardner and Tipton host town hall

August 4, 2017

Water protection bill aims to put court ruling into law

would further protect ski areas from ‘federal overreach’

May 27, 2017

Studies examine aspects of latest House health care bill

shows not all people needing coverage would receive it

May 21, 2017

Senate defeats attempt to undo BLM’s methane rule

Lachelt’s chance encounter may have swayed deciding votes

May 18, 2017

Confirmation hearing begins for Supreme Court nominee

Coloradan Neil Gorsuch would be only second justice from state

March 21, 2017

Bennet vows to fight president on immigration, climate change

Senator visited Durango on two-day tour of state

March 18, 2017

Politicians buried in calls, emails from constituents

D.C., Denver representatives hear from public

February 11, 2017

Resolution to end stream protection rule heads to Trump’s desk

barred dumping coal mining debris in waterways

February 3, 2017

Colorado senators react to Supreme Court nomination

“Judge Gorsuch is one of our country’s brightest legal minds with significant experience as a federal judge and a private…

February 1, 2017

Michael Bennet defeats Glenn in U.S. Senate race

Bennet defeated Glenn, 49 percent to 45.8 percent. What was anticipated early on to be one of the Republican Party’s…

November 8, 2016

Clinton emails a chance for GOP to turn the tables

Renewed scrutiny pushes Democrats to explain allegiance to Clinton

November 2, 2016

Bennet pledges to chip at D.C. dysfunction if re-elected

Bennetdu1-i-syn It might seem odd for a member of Congress to highlight the gridlock. After all, he is a member…

October 24, 2016

Darryl Glenn says he is the leader needed in U.S. Senate

Glenndu1-i-syn Glenn sees national security as perhaps the greatest concern, pointing to terror fueled by radical extremists. With 21 years…

October 22, 2016

Darryl Glenn open to transfer of public lands to states

Glenndu1-i-syn Glenn told The Durango Herald that there is a misconception that such a sweeping move would result in mismanagement,…

September 30, 2016

Democrats laughing over Darryl Glenn’s confidence

Senate candidate says lack of national interest means he’s winning

September 20, 2016

Senate OKs bill that would speed up mine reimbursements

Measure also would establish long-term water monitoring

September 17, 2016

First U.S. Senate debate offers few fireworks

Bennet, Glenn jab over Iran deal; Libertarian presents an alternative

September 11, 2016

Bennet introduces wildfire-prevention bill

would open more grants for mitigation efforts

July 14, 2016

Business

Gold King Mine spill-related legislation inches forward

Recovery assistance, good Samaritan bills on the horizon as 1-year anniversary nears

July 11, 2016

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Green Party Senate candidate: Voters seek ‘moral integrity’

Durango gathering, Green Party’s Arn Menconi says U.S. should open arms to refugees

July 5, 2016