Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Congress must act now to prevent deep cuts to education – both pre-K through high school and higher education; health coverage and public health; transportation and public safety; and all kinds of other essential services — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Yet, Mitch McConnell has vowed to block any efforts to address state and local shortfalls. He wants to let our communities go bankrupt. https://t.co/ryEAWlyyoM — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

The new Colorado budget projections released today are staggering. We face a $3.3 billion – or 25% – revenue shortfall through June 2021 alone. https://t.co/3bTDv1c38j — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

At the same time, we must recommit to making the long-term investments needed to connect every home to affordable, high-quality broadband so that we never again put America’s kids in this position. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

It's unacceptable that millions of students are falling behind because, through no fault of their own, they lack internet at home. Today, I'm joining @SenMarkey to propose a $4B increase to the E-Rate program to help kids stay connected and keep learning. https://t.co/jYs89z17bc — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

I’ve proposed doubling the amount of time hard-hit small businesses have to deploy their PPP funding and a new program to help businesses and workers get back on their feet during the second half of the year. Both were crafted with input from CO small business owners like Bill. https://t.co/B87Wxom00M — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

I’ve proposed doubling the amount of time hard-hit small businesses have to deploy their PPP funding and a new program to help businesses and workers get back on their feet during the second half of the year. Both were crafted with input from CO small business owners like Bill. https://t.co/74CCIq01Nl — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

As @MSUDenver's @janinedavidson writes, our #DACA students are on the #COVID19 front lines – "working to become nurses, social workers, engineers and public servants" – so they can help our country through this crisis. Her important op-ed on why we must support our Dreamers now⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

That’s why I led a group of Senate Democrats in urging @USTreasury and @IRSNews to deliver these much-needed dependent stimulus payments to eligible American families who have yet to receive them. More ⬇️ https://t.co/Vom1xycixd — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Many Americans who were struggling before #COVID19 are even more financially strained now – and the absence of a dependent’s stimulus payment will be felt deeply. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

The next #COVID19 bill absolutely must include relief that automatically lasts until our economy recovers. Families and workers need support they can rely on to weather these difficult and uncertain times. https://t.co/OveiNOVJs6 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

@SenSherrodBrown Our bill will provide $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to help individuals and families struggling to stay in their homes during and after this crisis. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/vH9VogqS2a — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

We cannot stand by and allow this public health and economic crisis to turn into an eviction crisis at the worst possible time for our communities. Americans need #RentReliefNow – that’s why I joined @SenSherrodBrown in introducing new legislation to provide it. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

You can watch the vigil here ⬇ https://t.co/V9F2mDYgIe — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Tonight, I joined members of the Colorado community in a virtual candlelight vigil to remember the life of Ahmaud Arbery.    We’ll never heal as a country unless we confront and dismantle systemic racism in America. I’m committed to that work.    #ColoradoRemembersAhmaud — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Wishing a Happy #MothersDay to every mom who’s working overtime to care for their kids during an exceptionally difficult time – including my wife, Susan, who is an amazing mother and role model to our three daughters. https://t.co/9CyIHwhEQ8 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

People’s lives have been upended by this pandemic. @SenJackReed, @RepDonBeyer, and I released a plan to use automatic triggers to ensure those who have lost their jobs receive sustained government assistance to help them through this crisis. https://t.co/Qif1Xd0wpr — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

This is a great example of a proposal that comes directly from the common sense of business owners in Colorado. I’m hopeful we will pass this as part of the next relief package in Congress. https://t.co/Uumc70Kc7o — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

The next relief package should dramatically expand the child tax credit and make it fully refundable, so kids living in poverty will benefit just as much as everyone else. Read more from my op-ed with @SenSherrodBrown, @rosadelauro, & @RepDelBene⬇️ https://t.co/CJGfJnwGHa — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

75 years ago, the US and allies liberated Europe, ending a grueling campaign that had stretched from El Alamein to the Ardennes. Today, we honor these men and women not only by remembering their sacrifice, but recommitting to the values for which they fought. #VEDay75 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

This pandemic has taken an enormous toll on @USPS. As an institution that's always been there for us – we must not allow our dedicated postal workers to weather the storm alone. Congress must act now to ensure long-term financial security for the USPS. https://t.co/DckamY5yYp — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

He was just 25 when he was gunned down while jogging. The fact that no action has been taken in the 2 months since his murder is a devastating miscarriage of justice. There must be accountability for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. His family – and the country – deserve justice. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Every American should be concerned when the Department of Justice puts the interests of the president and his cronies ahead of the American people. The Trump Administration’s assault on the rule of law continues. https://t.co/6aE8j2vUNW — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Glad you could join and thanks for an insightful conversation – and for all your great work at @FLCDurango — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

I’ve introduced a plan to broaden eligibility for unemployment benefits, increase benefits for those who’ve received far less than they deserve, and extend benefits when the economy is in crisis, like it is today. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/YwGAiu0G8u — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

While that’s a huge amount of help in the hands of people who really need it right now, there’s much more work to do. We need to keep standing up for workers and families facing tough times until we get through this together. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

In April, Colorado paid out ~$530 million in unemployment benefits: ✅ $252M of standard benefits ✅ $29M for the self-employed and gig workers ✅ $247M for the extra $600/week benefit — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

In the CARES Act, which was passed in March, we successfully: ✅Added $600 per week to everyone’s benefit (bringing the average up to ~$1,000/week) ✅Expanded unemployment to self-employed/gig workers/contractors ✅Extended benefits by 13 weeks, for a total of 39 weeks — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

THREAD: Here’s an update with new data on unemployment benefits paid out to Coloradans since March 16. Read on ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

Our thoughts are with Kendrick’s family, friends, and the entire STEM School community today as we remember Kendrick and all those affected by this tragedy. — PolitiTweet.org