Bennet, Udall Pass Measure Recognizing Colorado Springs as the New Home to National EMS Memorial Service
March 16, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall announced that the Senate has passed a concurrent resolution that they sponsored to recognize Colorado Springs as the new home of a yearly National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service.
Bennet Works to Forbid Mortgage Providers From Moving Forward on Potentially-Preventable Home Foreclosures
March 1, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department encouraging them to forbid mortgage providers from initiating or continuing the foreclosure process until they determine whether a homeowner is eligible for mortgage loan assistance through the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The Treasury is reportedly considering this change as part of its loan modification program
As Budget Resolution is Crafted, Senators Say Bank and Housing Emergency Spending Should Be Used to Pay Back Taxpayers Through Deficit Reduction
February 25, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With the U.S. Senate expected to take up the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the next few weeks, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bob Corker (R-TN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are telling Senate budget leaders to ensure funds repaid by beneficiaries of taxpayer-funded emergency spending are used to pay down the debt, not fund further deficit spending. The Senators urged the Senate Budget Committee to adopt the Pay It Back plan as part of the Senate’s Budget, and noticed an intent to file an amendment that mirrors Bennet’s Pay It Back Act, which requires returned emergency spending to go towards deficit reduction, if budget leaders don’t include Pay It Back provisions as part of the Budget
Udall, Bennet: Senate Approves Funding to Help Jefferson County Fight Meth Trade, Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
December 15, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Now Headed to President’s Desk. December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate approval of critical funding for Jefferson County to aid local efforts to fight methamphetamine use and provide housing for homeless veterans.
Udall, Bennet Applaud $2 Million in Recovery Funds to Improve Health Information Technology in Colorado
September 30, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Colorado Community Managed Care Awarded Grants to Boost Use of Electronic Health Records.
Washington, D.C. - September 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, applauded the announcement of $2 million for two health information technology initiatives in Colorado. The funds are part of $27.8 million in grants announced this week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Bennet Votes to Help Keep Struggling Colorado Families From Losing Their Homes
May 12, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Senate Approves The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.
Legislation Will Stem Tide of Home Foreclosures, Provide Relief to Struggling Homeowners and Hasten Housing Sector Recovery. Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today voted in favor of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, legislation that will help keep struggling Colorado families in their homes by providing more tools to homeowners and loan servicers to stem the tide of home foreclosures.
