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BENNINGTON -- Vermont Democratic Rep. Peter Welch and Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz brought their case for ending thewarin Afghanistan directly to Vermonters Tuesday in a statewide telephone conference call.
Rep. Peter Welch is coming out from behind the minority shadow, having claimed a little limelight on two pressing issues while also working with Republicans.
(Host) Congressman Peter Welch says he's concerned that partisan fighting in Washington could lead to a major crisis for the U.S. economy.
By Jessica Brady and Anna Palmer
Rep. Peter Welch is coming out from behind the minority shadow, having claimed a little limelight on two pressing issues while also working with Republicans.
Congressman Peter Welch spent a good portion of his schedule Monday touring Barre City and Central Vermont. He says because of all the natural disasters around the country, Congress may need a special appropriation to cover all the losses.
(Host) Congressman Peter Welch says he's concerned that partisan fighting in Washington could lead to a major crisis for the U.S. economy.
Congressman Peter Welch spent a good portion of his schedule Monday touring Barre City and Central Vermont. He says because of all the natural disasters around the country, Congress may need a special appropriation to cover all the losses.
House liberals will use this week's debate on the annual defense authorization bill to push an anti-war ideology that has been overshadowed in the ongoing debate over fiscal matters, even if the philosophy is unlikely to prevail.