Press Releases
April 23, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch today voted in favor of the COPS Improvements Act, a bill that would bolster community policing efforts by hiring 50,000 police officers over the next five years. The measure, which was cosponsored by Welch, passed the House this afternoon on a vote of 342 to 78.The bill, which is designed to reinvigorate Community Oriented Policing Services grants, could result in the hiring of as many as 109 police officers in Vermont, according to congressional estimates.
April 22, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at an Earth Day news conference today recognizing the success of the Green the Capitol initiative and calling on lawmakers to further reduce their energy use. In its first 18 months, the initiative has reduced Congress' carbon emissions by 74 percent.Shortly after taking office in 2007, Welch became the first Member of Congress to make his office carbon neutral and has since become a leader in the effort to create a 21 century energy policy. Welch, a vice chair and founding member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, was invited to the Earth Day event to speak about his success in reducing his office's carbon footprint.
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April 22, 2009
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday morning honoring Captain Richard Phillips of Underhill, Vt., his crewmembers aboard the Maersk Alabama and the United States Navy personnel who secured his release.The Welch-authored resolution, which was cosponsored by 87 Members of Congress, passed on a voice vote.
April 22, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch today introduced a House resolution honoring Captain Richard Phillips of Underhill, Vt., his crewmembers aboard the Maersk Alabama and the United States Navy personnel who secured his release.The House is expected to take up H.Res. 339 between 10:15 and 10:30 Wednesday morning, and Welch will speak on the House floor shortly thereafter. The floor debate can be seen on C-SPAN and will be available today on Welch's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/RepPeterWelch). The resolution is expected to pass late Wednesday.
April 21, 2009
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At the invitation of Rep. Peter Welch, Regulatory Assistance Project Director Richard Cowart will testify Thursday before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.The East Calais resident will be taking part in the first week of hearings on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, a major climate change bill which includes legislation authored by Welch aiming to increase energy efficiency by 20 percent.
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April 15, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch announced a $792,000 federal grant Wednesday to fund the acquisition of mountaineering equipment for the Vermont National Guard. Welch made the announcement at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, alongside Brigadier General John Farnham.
April 13, 2009
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Congressman Peter Welch issued the following statement upon the successful rescue of Captain Richard Phillips of Underhill, Vermont:
April 6, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Peter Welch today announced funding requests for 29 Vermont projects and programs as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations process.
April 2, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch this week received his second consecutive ‘A' rating for supporting legislation to help the middle class.
April 1, 2009
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Rep. Peter Welch supported and the House passed this week three bills designed to help veterans make ends meet and obtain the health care they need.
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