Senator Michael Bennet

Democrat  •  Colorado  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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05/30/12
Colorado's SandBox Commentators: SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily ...

Business leaders agreed to support “The Colorado Compact,” a statewide effort led by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to craft federal immigration reform. It had already drawn support from Gov. John Hickenlooper, other business ...

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05/30/12
Aspen Chamber endorses 'Colorado Compact' | Aspen Daily News ...

Business leaders agreed to support “The Colorado Compact,” a statewide effort led by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to craft federal immigration reform. It had already drawn support from Gov. John Hickenlooper, other business ...

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05/30/12
Kaminsky's departure may help conservatives - The Big Media Blog

Just what does it say about Colorado elections when, as Senator Mark Udall, stood up at noon in Denver today to introduce newly elected (formerly appointed) Senator Michael Bennet, the chant of the crowd behind him was ...

Source: Jason Salzman
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05/30/12
Three Sources: Three Cheers for my Senator!

My Junior Senator, Michael Bennet, and neighboring Utah's Orrin Hatch (leans-RINO UT), don't enjoy many fulsome huzzahs from ThreeSources. And yet they are taking on the FDA on an important incursion into a new field ...

Source: John Kranz
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05/29/12
Pro Drone Senators | Phoebe's Detention Room

Sen. Lamar Alexander [R, TN] Aye Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R, NH] Aye Sen. John Barrasso [R, WY] Abstain Sen. Max Baucus [D, MT] Aye Sen. Mark Begich [D, AK] Aye Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] Aye Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D, NM] ...

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05/28/12
Senate Approves Alliance of Government and Drug Corporations

Senators Michael Bennet and Richard Burr would have the American public believe that FDASI will give the FDA more authority to “police drugs from manufacturing to distribution to pharmacies”. However, that is exactly the ...

Source: Susanne Posel
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05/28/12
Wesleyan University hands out diplomas to 788 students - The ...

Sen. Michael Bennet of 1987, Artist Glenn Ligon of 1982, and Cecile Richards were awarded honorary degrees, with Sen. Bennet (Colorado) receiving an honorary Doctor of Law, Ligon receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine ...

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05/28/12
Energy Innovation Grants to Colorado Small Businesses ...

Last week Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that six Colorado small businesses were selected to receive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants of $150000 by the Department of Energy for ...

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05/27/12
A Graduate's Thoughts on Michael Bennet – Wesleying

Today, Senator Michael Bennet delivered the commencement address. Roth describes him as “a pragmatic and independent thinker who embodies the values of the western state he represents, and whose work has ...

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05/26/12
Ethan E. Huff – NaturalNews – Congress Votes Down Senator ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ak.) Sen. Jefferson “Jeff” Sessions (R-Al.) Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Al.) Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ar.) Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Az.) Sen. John McCain (R-Az.) Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca.) Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Co.) ...

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05/26/12
Product Liability - Bill To Increase Foreign Inspections Of Drugs ...

Bill co-author Sen. Michael Bennet said, "These are all the steps American families already think we have in place to protect them...people have been shocked to learn that the products they have in their medicine cabinets ...

Source: Ira M Maurer
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05/25/12
GamesBids.com - Possible U.S. Bid Cities Pleased With IOC And ...

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said the revenue-sharing agreement would help officials advance preparations for a possible Olympic bid with certainty that it can move forward. Organizers of the Reno-Tahoe Winter ...

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05/25/12
Denver mayor pleased with IOC-USOC match : Sports ...

Hickenlooper and Hancock said they continue to explore all of the issues relevant to Denver potentially submitting a bid, if and when the time is right. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said the revenue-sharing agreement ...

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05/25/12
Free Condoms & Lollipops | Senate agrees on FDA overhaul

“I wouldn't make too much of it, but we have had a string of legislative successes that have been bipartisan,” said Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). The FDA bill was approved 96 to 1, and the House is expected to consider ...

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05/25/12
Twitter I.D.S FOR SENATORS WHO VOTED N.D.A.A. AND THOSE ...

Sen. Daniel Akaka [D, HI] Sen. Lamar Alexander [R, TN] Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R, NH] Sen. John Barrasso [R, WY] Sen. Max Baucus [D, MT] Sen. Mark Begich [D, AK] Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D, NM] Sen.

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05/24/12
Space Politics » Export control reform bill introduced in Senate

Days after the House passed a defense authorization bill that includes an export control reform provision, a Colorado senator has introduced similar legislation in the Senate. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced Tuesday ...

Source: Jeff Foust
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05/24/12
05-24-12 US Senator Bennet (D-CO) Urges Administration to ...

Washington, DC – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging the Obama Administration to work with Mexican authorities to expand U.S. fresh potato access throughout ...

Source: Brian Allmer
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05/24/12
Senate Immigration Bill Creates Two New Visas to Encourage New ...

The outdated visa system has been reformed in U.S. Colorado U. S. Senator Michael Bennet has introduced a new bill to ensure economic growth and to create jobs. Bennet proposes the bill looking at the ouster of STEM ...

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05/24/12
Space Politics » Export control reform bill introduced in Senate

Days after the House passed a defense authorization bill that includes an export control reform provision, a Colorado senator has introduced similar legislation in the Senate. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced Tuesday ...

Source: Jeff Foust
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05/24/12
05-24-12 US Senator Bennet (D-CO) Urges Administration to ...

Washington, DC – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging the Obama Administration to work with Mexican authorities to expand U.S. fresh potato access throughout ...

Source: Brian Allmer
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05/24/12
BENNET ANNOUNCES $1.35 MILLION IN ENERGY INNOVATION ...

Colorado US Senator Michael Bennet announced today that six Colorado small businesses were selected to receive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants of $150000 by the Department of Energy for projects on ...

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05/24/12
Denver Mayor Pleased With IOC-USOC Agreement « CBS Denver

Hickenlooper and Hancock said they continue to explore all of the issues relevant to Denver potentially submitting a bid, if and when the time is right. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said the revenue-sharing agreement ...

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05/24/12
Senate approves FDA overhaul that would provide faster access to ...

“I wouldn't make too much of it, but we have had a string of legislative successes that have been bipartisan,” said Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. The FDA bill was approved 96-1, and the House is expected to consider similar ...

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05/24/12
Senate bill aims to increase drug import safety | M ...

"These are all the steps American families already think we have in place to protect them," said Senator Michael Bennet, D-Colo., one of the authors of the bill. "I cannot tell you how many townhalls I have had where people ...

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05/24/12
Space Politics » Export control reform bill introduced in Senate

Days after the House passed a defense authorization bill that includes an export control reform provision, a Colorado senator has introduced similar legislation in the Senate. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced Tuesday ...

Source: Jeff Foust
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05/23/12
Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 5-21-12: Recent Votes ...

The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jeremy C. Stein of Massachusetts to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES……send e-mail or see bio. Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES……send ...

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05/22/12
Latest News from over 4000 sources, including newspapers, tv ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced a bill to give the Administration the ability to tailor export restrictions on certain less sensitive satellites. The bill is based on recommendations from a joint Department of ...

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05/22/12
Latest News from over 4000 sources, including newspapers, tv ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced a bill to give the Administration the ability to tailor export restrictions on certain less sensitive satellites. The bill is based on recommendations from a joint Department of ...

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05/22/12
Latest News from over 4000 sources, including newspapers, tv ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced a bill to give the Administration the ability to tailor export restrictions on certain less sensitive satellites. The bill is based on recommendations from a joint Department of ...

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05/22/12
Lawmakers Dropping Grades In Speech Class | kplr11.com – St ...

Rep. Sam Johnson, R, TX. (31.82724000022597, -99.42676999973554), 10.72914, 11.0153, 21, 0.617. Sen. Michael Bennet, D, CO. (38.842890000173554, -106.13314000041055), 10.74001, 10.98091, 3, -0.233. Rep.

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Official website: http://www.bennet.senate.gov
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458 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5852
Fax: 202-228-5036

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