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Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement Thursday following Goldman Sachs’ announcement of $16.2 billion in salary and bonus compensation for 2009. Last week Welch introduced the Wall Street Bonus Tax Act (H.R.4426), details of which can be found by clicking here.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement Thursday following Goldman Sachs' announcement of $16.2 billion in salary and bonus compensation for 2009. Last week Welch introduced the Wall Street Bonus Tax Act (H.R.4426), details of which can be found by clicking here.
Rep. Peter Welch released the following statement Thursday regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission:
The White House today released about $1.8 million in emergency home heating assistance for Vermont. The emergency funds are in addition to $25.6 million already distributed to the state.
Rep. Peter Welch released the following statement Thursday regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission:
The White House today released about $1.8 million in emergency home heating assistance for Vermont. The emergency funds are in addition to $25.6 million already distributed to the state.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement Wednesday following Morgan Stanley’s announcement of a 30 percent increase in compensation between 2008 and 2009. Last week Welch introduced the Wall Street Bonus Tax Act (H.R.4426), details of which can be found by clicking here.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement Wednesday following Morgan Stanley's announcement of a 30 percent increase in compensation between 2008 and 2009. Last week Welch introduced the Wall Street Bonus Tax Act (H.R.4426), details of which can be found by clicking here.
Rep. Peter Welch issued the following statement Friday concerning Vermont Yankee:
Rep. Peter Welch issued the following statement Friday concerning Vermont Yankee:
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Burlington Free Press staff report
WASHINGTON — Vermont dairy farmers might soon see help from Washington.
Burlington Free Press staff report
WASHINGTON -- Vermont's congressional delegation continued Tuesday to make the case for the state's dairy farms, with Rep. Peter Welch introducing legislation to close a trade loophole that allows for the unlimited importation of a form of dried milk product.
By Matt Sutkoski, Burlington Free Press
FRANKLIN — A family who has owned a Franklin farm since 1946 said planned improvements to a remote border crossing into Canada could destroy their property.
MONTPELIER – U.S. Rep. Peter Welch urged President Obama this week not to send more troops to Afghanistan, saying that the eight-year battle there threatens to become another military quagmire.
By Neal Goswami, Bennington Banner
BENNINGTON -- Congressman Peter Welch met with local seniors Monday, hoping to reassure them that the Medicare benefits they depend on will remain intact if Congress passes health care reform legislation.
Burlington Free Press staff report
Rep. Peter Welch is joining the state's U.S. senators in a call to alter Social Security payments, saying seniors face the first reduction in payments since 1975.
Now that Congress is back in session, members are getting down to the business of health care reform.
Vermont is well positioned in both chambers thanks to the key committee assignments held by Rep. Peter Welch (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I).