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Bennet wants business opinions of federal contracts, asks SBA for quicker loans

by Amy Gillentine Published: January 30,2012

Tags: loans, Michael Bennet, Small Business, U.S. Senator

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet wants to know what businesses think about their experiences with federal grants and contracting processes. Bennet launched two online surveys for Coloradans who have applied for, submitted bids or have been awarded federal grants and contracts. “As I travel the state, I’ve heard from Coloradans who have had both positive and negative experiences [...] [...]

FDA approved 35 drugs in FY2011

by Amy Gillentine Published: November 4,2011

Tags: approval process, Food and drug administration, medications, Michael Bennet

The Food and Drug Administration approved 35 new medications in fiscal year 2011, the most in a decade, with the exception of 2009. Many of the drugs are groundbreaking – including medications to treat Hepatitis C, prostate cancer, lupus and drug-resistant skin infections. Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet has advocated changes to the FDA’s approval process since he [...] [...]

Bennet urges changes at FDA

by Amy Gillentine Published: September 7,2011

Tags: drug shortages, Food and drug administration, Michael Bennet, supply chain

Sen. Michael Bennet is asking the Food and Drug Administration for a uniform standard that allows the agency to monitor drugs as they move through the supply chain, ensuring that all medicine is manufactured, stored and distributed safely. There are critical drug shortages in Colorado and throughout the country, and Bennet is proposing new rules to [...] [...]

Bennet: Deficit plan is a “starting point”

by admin Published: December 3,2010

Tags: federal deficit, Michael Bennet

Sen. Michael Bennet says a proposal to reduce the federal deficit should be taken seriously and should serve as a “starting point” for dialogue. Bennet issued the statement Friday as the proposal came up for a vote before President Barack Obama’s deficit commission. It failed to get enough support to lead to quick congressional action, but it [...] [...]

“Meet the Press” will feature Bennet, Buck

by admin Published: August 30,2010

Tags: Ken Buck, Meet the Press, Michael Bennet, NBC

NBC’s “Meet the Press” will be featuring Colorado’s U.S. Senate race with a face-off between incumbent Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Ken Buck. NBC says the candidates will meet on the show on Oct. 17, two weeks before the election. Bennet is seeking election for the first time after Gov. Bill Ritter appointed him to [...] [...]

White House admits it contacted candidate about jobs (access required)

by admin Published: June 3,2010

Tags: Andrew Romanoff, Michael Bennet

The White House faced fresh questions over back-room dealmaking after acknowledging that one of President Barack Obama’s top advisers encouraged a Colorado Democrat to apply for an international development job instead of challenging the candidate whom the president favored in a Senate race. The aide “wanted to determine if it was possible to avoid a costly [...] [...]

State health practices held up as national model (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: September 17,2009

Tags: Colorado, health care reform, Max Baucus, Michael Bennet

The new Senate health care reform bill, released yesterday by Sen. Max Baucus, contains key provisions from proven success in Colorado. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said he included provisions in the bill that will improve patient care and lower cost using a “proven care transitions model” developed in Colorado. “Colorado has incredible examples of how our nation [...] [...]

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