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@SenBennetCO

U.S. Senator for Colorado

Colorado
bennet.senate.gov
Joined December 2010
Born on November 28, 1964
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  1. May 7

    This hub for bioscience research at has created a community of dedicated researches, startup founders, educators, and students. Thanks to Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas Cech & everyone at for showing me the work you’re doing to improve human health.

    Thank you for visiting BioFrontiers Institute and for supporting education & research! Please come back to see us again soon!
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  2. May 5

    Small businesses near national monuments depend on for tourism, employees, and economic growth. Coloradans understand how integral they are to our state’s economy & as comes to a close, we’re recommitting to protect .

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  3. May 4

    Ending TPS for Hondurans forces tens of thousands of law-abiding individuals—many of whom are parents to children who are U.S. citizens—back to a country challenged by violence, poverty, & limited resources. This misguided decision also undermines stability in the region.

    The Trump administration will strip protection from over 50,000 Hondurans, forcing them to leave within several months
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  4. May 4

    Washington should be making it easier for businesses in Colorado and around the country to innovate—not harder. We’re at supporting the important work they do to prepare the next generation of clean energy innovators.

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  5. May 4

    At ’s Industry Growth Forum w/ where cleantech investors & global energy companies are partnering to support innovation. There is a real opportunity for the financial sector to play a larger role in clean energy—to boost technology & create high-paying jobs.

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  6. May 4

    Always enjoy being back in the classroom—and meeting these middle schoolers was no exception. They're learning STEM skills to prepare for futures in Colorado's research & technology economy. Thanks to Principal Tom Dodd, 2017 National Principal of the Year, for inviting me.

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  7. May 4

    Great visit to this week—thanks for showing me around the Advanced Beam Lab, home to one of the most powerful lasers of its kind that has demonstrated nuclear fusion on a micro scale. We must continue supporting cutting-edge research like this across our state.

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  8. May 3

    Chuck Plunkett, editorial page editor, told hard truths and stood up for local press. His departure is a loss for Colorado. A free, objective, and thriving press is essential to all of our communities.

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  9. May 3

    Just before today’s fulfillment center grand opening in Aurora, speaking w/ GM & a craftsman about local partnerships. We’re thrilled that Amazon has selected Colorado to open a new center—proof that CO is not just a great place to live, but the best place to do business.

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  10. May 3

    + the many essential news outlets in Colorado Thank you for the relentless work you do to discover and report the truth.

    Today we mark the 25th with a special message:
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  11. May 2

    Weren't able to tune into this morning for our discussion on teacher pay and school funding? Listen here:

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  12. May 2

    We’re celebrating at . This Littleton small business is using innovative research and design to modernize wheelchairs and improve patient care.

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  13. May 2

    We’re with young innovators from the QUAD Innovation Partnership dedicated to bettering their community in thoughtful, creative ways. Thanks for sharing so many impressive projects aimed at improving access to public transportation.

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  14. May 2

    Had a great time this morning talking about with . Thanks for having me in the studio.

    Good to have in studio this morning talking and
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  15. May 2

    Inspired by these young apprentices who are learning the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy. It’s critical that we continue supporting & expanding apprenticeship programs like those at & to boost workforce development across our state.

    Thanks for joining on a visit to see how we're tackling the workforce talent gap through apprenticeships, and to meet some of our impressive young apprentices!
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    May 2

    Looking forward to joining and in studio this morning. Tune into at 9:40am MT to hear our discussion on the recent teacher rallies and funding.

    We talk funding w/ live in studio at 9:40am . Got a Q for him? Tweet us
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  17. May 2

    Looking forward to joining and in studio this morning. Tune into at 9:40am MT to hear our discussion on the recent teacher rallies and funding.

    We talk funding w/ live in studio at 9:40am . Got a Q for him? Tweet us
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  18. Apr 30

    It’s official: 9 days until we file our petition to save and ensure all Coloradans have access to a free & open Internet. We just need . RT and help us find one more lawmaker to push this over the finish line.

    We have the signatures. On May 9th, we officially file the petition to force a vote on the Senate floor to save .
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  19. Apr 29

    The Colorado teacher walkouts are part of a growing movement around the country. Read more on why it's so important that we listen to our teachers:

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  20. Apr 29

    Coloradans want to take the long view and invest in our state’s future. To do this, we cannot neglect our schools. As a first step, we must find some way to prune the fiscal underbrush that threatens so deeply our investments in the future. Our children deserve better.

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