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SENATOR BENNETT ANNOUNCES “COUNTY LEADERS FOR BENNETT”
Today, Senator Bennett announced a coalition of “County Leaders for Bennett” which consists of 68 elected county commissioners and county council members from across the state. This new coalition is part of an extensive campaign organization that also includes over 60 “Mayors for Bennett” and a Bennett Campaign Chair in each of Utah’s 29 counties.

Mayors for Bennett
Senator Bennett Announces Mayors for Bennett

HEALTH CARE BILL PROCEEDS: BENNETT VOTES NO
Says bill does not represent the will of the American people

Club For Growth Grossly Misleads Americans on Health Care Reform


Bennett Disappointed in DOI Failure to Meet Benchmark on Utah Oil and Gas Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) today expressed his frustration with the Department of the Interior's (DOI) failure to meet its own benchmark on reviewing the 77 Utah oil and gas leases that were cancelled by the DOI Secretary Ken Salazar.



Bennett Defends Veterans and Gun Owners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bob Bennett sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today regarding her recent report on "Rightwing Extremism.” The report states that veterans, gun owners and groups against abortion or immigration could be considered potential "terrorists."



Bob Bennett: Obama's "Czars" May Be Unconstitional

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) sent a letter to President Barack Obama that expresses serious concern about the creation of so-called “czars” within the Executive Office of the President.



Senate Sustains Bennet's Hold on Department of Interior Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) today led the charge to successfully sustain his hold on the nomination of David Hayes to be deputy secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI).



Bennett Secures Win Over DOI on Oil and Gas Leases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) today said the Department of the Interior (DOI) has acknowledged it relied on inaccurate information regarding the 77 oil and gas leases, and has committed to perform a formal review to examine the basis of the secretary’s decision when canceling the leases.



Bennett Delays Nominee for DOI Solicitor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) today delayed the confirmation of Hilary Tompkins, the Department of the Interior's (DOI) solicitor nominee, and has requested clarification from Secretary Salazar on the administration's position on the Utah Wilderness Settlement Agreement, which confirms that DOI has no authority to create new wilderness study areas.



Bennett's Bill Requires Census to Determine Citizenship
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