Bennet Applauds Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's Decision to Extend Certain Conservation Reserve Program Contracts

Says Move Will Help Colorado's Farmers Re-Enroll in CRP

May 01, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, applauded an announcement made today by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) will offer certain producers the opportunity to modify and extend Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts scheduled to expire on ...

Congress Passes Bennet Rural Health Amendment with Budget

Bipartisan, Fiscally-Responsible Measure Establishes Reserve Fund Devoted to Improving Access to Primary Health Care in Rural Areas

Apr 30, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today announced Congressional passage of his bipartisan amendment to the Budget Resolution that will expand access to quality, affordable health care in rural areas without adding to the federal deficit. The amendment, cosponsored by Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), was in...

Bennet Votes to Confirm Nomination of Tom Strickland for Interior Department Assistant Secretary

Apr 30, 2009

Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement today after the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Tom Strickland to serve as the U.S. Department of Interior's Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks by a vote of 89 to 2: "I've been a friend of Tom's for many...

Bennet, Udall, Markey Push to Secure Loan Resources for Colorado Farmers as Greeley Bank Closure, Economy Take Their Toll

Apr 28, 2009

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, and Congresswoman Betsy Markey, today pushed to secure much-needed loan resources for Colorado's farmers as the closure of New Frontier Bank and the economic crisis have severely limited their access to credit. Greeley area banks and lenders do not have the capacity...

Udall, Bennet Announce Over $1.5 Million in ARRA Funds to Help Address Unemployment and Poverty in Colorado

As Colorado Faces Economic Downturn, Funding Will Boost Grant Program Providing Shelter, Food and Supportive Services to Residents

Apr 20, 2009

Denver, CO - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today announced that Colorado will receive $1,509,397 in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Assistance program (EFSP), provided through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant. The funding is d...

Bennet, Blue Mountain, and SolSource Unveil Largest Privately-Owned Solar Array in Boulder County

Apr 15, 2009

Boulder, CO - Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, today took part in a dedication ceremony for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar array at the headquarters of Blue Mountain Arts in Boulder. The 98 kilowatt system - the largest privately-owned photovoltaic solar array in Boulder County - was installed by SolSource, a Denver-bas...

Udall, Bennet, Polis Announce $5 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up Efforts at Clear Creek/Central City Superfund Site

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Local Economy, Create New Jobs

Apr 15, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, and Congressman Jared Polis, announced today that the Clear Creek/Central City Superfund site will receive $5 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate hazardous waste clean-up already underway at the site. The fundin...

Udall, Bennet, Salazar Announce Up to $25 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up Efforts at Summitville Mine Superfund Site

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Southern Colorado Economy, Create New Jobs - Funds Come on the Heels of Letter from Udall, Bennet, Salazar Urging Expedient Completion of Summitville Mine Remediation and Clean-Up

Apr 15, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, and Congressman John Salazar, announced today that the Summitville Mine Superfund site in Del Norte will receive $10 to $25 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate hazardous waste clean-up already underway at the site....

Udall, Bennet Announce Nearly $9 Million in ARRA Funds to Boost Colorado Community Service Programs

Funds Will Be Used to Reduce Poverty, Revitalize Communities and Help Working Families

Apr 13, 2009

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced today that Colorado will receive $8,684,648 in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to boost critical programs and services for communities hit hard by the economic crisis. The funding is part of a $1 billion effort to bolster the C...

Udall, Bennet Announce Nearly $30 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease

Colorado Child Care and Vaccination Programs to Receive Boost from Recovery Act - Indian Tribes in Colorado Also Slated to Receive Funding for Child Care Programs

Apr 09, 2009

Washington, DC - United States Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced today that Colorado will receive nearly $30 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to help boost health and human services programs that provide care for small children and prevent disease. Specifically, Colorado wi...

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Bennet Applauds Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's Decision to Extend Certain Conservation Reserve Program Contracts

Says Move Will Help Colorado's Farmers Re-Enroll in CRP

Congress Passes Bennet Rural Health Amendment with Budget

Bipartisan, Fiscally-Responsible Measure Establishes Reserve Fund Devoted to Improving Access to Primary Health Care in Rural Areas

Bennet Votes to Confirm Nomination of Tom Strickland for Interior Department Assistant Secretary

Bennet, Udall, Markey Push to Secure Loan Resources for Colorado Farmers as Greeley Bank Closure, Economy Take Their Toll

Udall, Bennet Announce Over $1.5 Million in ARRA Funds to Help Address Unemployment and Poverty in Colorado

As Colorado Faces Economic Downturn, Funding Will Boost Grant Program Providing Shelter, Food and Supportive Services to Residents

Bennet, Blue Mountain, and SolSource Unveil Largest Privately-Owned Solar Array in Boulder County

Udall, Bennet, Polis Announce $5 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up Efforts at Clear Creek/Central City Superfund Site

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Local Economy, Create New Jobs

Udall, Bennet, Salazar Announce Up to $25 Million to Accelerate Clean-Up Efforts at Summitville Mine Superfund Site

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Southern Colorado Economy, Create New Jobs - Funds Come on the Heels of Letter from Udall, Bennet, Salazar Urging Expedient Completion of Summitville Mine Remediation and Clean-Up

Udall, Bennet Announce Nearly $9 Million in ARRA Funds to Boost Colorado Community Service Programs

Funds Will Be Used to Reduce Poverty, Revitalize Communities and Help Working Families

Udall, Bennet Announce Nearly $30 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease

Colorado Child Care and Vaccination Programs to Receive Boost from Recovery Act - Indian Tribes in Colorado Also Slated to Receive Funding for Child Care Programs

Says Move Will Help Colorado's Farmers Re-Enroll in CRP

Bipartisan, Fiscally-Responsible Measure Establishes Reserve Fund Devoted to Improving Access to Primary Health Care in Rural Areas

As Colorado Faces Economic Downturn, Funding Will Boost Grant Program Providing Shelter, Food and Supportive Services to Residents

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Local Economy, Create New Jobs

ARRA Funds Expected to Jump-Start Southern Colorado Economy, Create New Jobs - Funds Come on the Heels of Letter from Udall, Bennet, Salazar Urging Expedient Completion of Summitville Mine Remediation and Clean-Up

Funds Will Be Used to Reduce Poverty, Revitalize Communities and Help Working Families

Colorado Child Care and Vaccination Programs to Receive Boost from Recovery Act - Indian Tribes in Colorado Also Slated to Receive Funding for Child Care Programs

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