Colorado Springs, CO -- Sen. Michael Bennet was profiled in the Colorado Springs Independent on Thursday, May 14. The article touches on a range of topics: from Michael's family life, to his sense of humor, to the unique path he paved to the United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The debate on establishing fair operating standards for credit card companies made its way to the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 13. Speaking in support of a proposal limiting the ability of card companies to unilaterally change interest rates, Sen. Michael Bennet invoked the experience of Garrett Mumma of Pueblo.
Colorado homeowners need real help right now. That’s why I am proud to have voted for the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which will help middle class families stay in their homes.
DENVER, CO -- On April 16, supporters of President Obama's budget gathered at the campaign office of Senator Michael Bennet. Organizing for America put the event together to thank Senator Bennet for voting for President Obama's budget, which will fundamentally restructure our country's priorities by making responsible investments in health care, education, and our new energy economy while also providing tax relief for middle class families.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Sen. Bennet announced the success of two key initiatives last week that help rural Colorado and rural America during this economic crisis.
DENVER, CO -- The Bennet for Colorado campaign will be filing a report with the Federal Election Commission later this month that shows contributions of over $1.35 million dollars from over 1,100 donors from across Colorado and across the country. This is the largest amount that a Senate has raised in the first quarter of an off year.
WASHINGTON DC -- Late last night Sen. Bennet voted in favor of President Obama's budget.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Michael Bennet, Senator from Colorado, last week announced his bill (S. 581), introduced jointly with Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mike Johanns (R-NE), to protect military families and kids from being cut out of WIC and child nutrition programs simply because a member of the family receives combat pay.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Bennet addressed the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce this week. In his speech he commented on his experience with the Denver Public Schools, his work with the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as the important role that Secretary Ken Salazar played in the United States Senate.
Washington, DC -- Today, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to examine what led to the collapse of American International Group (AIG), why the financial giant has required assistance from the federal government, and what lessons can be gleaned from the company's demise to help prevent similar events from occurring in the future.
