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Burlington, VT -- Rep. Peter Welch issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling that carbon dioxide emissions can be regulated under the Clean Air Act:
Will visit renewable energy and green initiatives around the state this week
Burlington, VT -- Rep. Peter Welch today joined leaders of Vermont's renewable energy industry to kick-off his statewide energy tour.
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Introduces "Veterans' Care Advocate Act" creating ombudsman to improve care for recovering soldiers
Introduces "Veterans' Care Advocate Act" creating ombudsman to improve care for recovering soldiers
Washington, DC -- The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) agreed today to conduct an investigation initiated by Rep. Peter Welch into the adequacy of the federal government's plans to provide services to returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.
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Washington, DC -- Rep. Peter Welch will travel to Iraq and Afghanistan with several congressional colleagues in early April.