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July 28, 2008
Press Release
By Rep. Peter WelchFuel prices are on everyone's mind. Just last month, over 4,000 Vermonters joined me for a telephone Town Hall meeting on this issue. The price of fuel dominates the discussion at every "Congress in Your Community" I hold in towns across Vermont. And Vermonters are contacting my office in unprecedented numbers seeking assistance for the upcoming winter.
July 23, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) supported and the House passed H.R. 6532, the Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, to address a projected shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund and restore more than $8 billion in federal funding for states.
July 23, 2008
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Housing trust fund includes small state minimumWashington, DC - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) today backed H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, to provide funding for a landmark affordable housing fund, help Vermont homeowners struggling with the mortgage crisis, and assist with stabilizing the mortgage industry.
July 21, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) joined the U.S. House today in overriding President Bush's veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, 383 to 41.
July 21, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) issued the following statement calling on President Bush to release oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), containing 700 million barrels of oil, to provide short-term fuel price relief:
July 21, 2008
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Tours fire-damaged Springfield buildings with local business and municipal leadersSpringfield, VT - Rep. Peter Welch joined representatives from the Southern Vermont Health and Recreation Center (SVHRC) to announce $121,000 in federal funding he recently secured.
July 15, 2008
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) joined the U.S. House today in overriding President Bush's veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, 383 to 41.
July 11, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) issued the following statement calling on President Bush to release oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), containing 700 million barrels of oil, to provide short-term fuel price relief:"The oil in our Strategic Petroleum Reserve was purchased with taxpayer dollars in the event of an emergency. $4 gas and $5 heating oil is an emergency. These prices represent a looming Category 5 storm for Vermont. The President should order an immediate release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to provide relief to families struggling with these record fuel costs. Americans need help. President Bush should free up our oil and help lower gas prices now."
June 30, 2008
Press Release
New law closes overseas contractor fraud loophole, requires disclosure of contractor compensation packagesWashington, DC - Two government contracting bills sponsored by Rep. Peter Welch became law today when President Bush signed the 2008 supplemental appropriations bill, which incorporates the provisions of both Welch initiatives.
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June 30, 2008
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Washington, DC - Two government contracting bills sponsored by Rep. Peter Welch became law today when President Bush signed the 2008 supplemental appropriations bill, which incorporates the provisions of both Welch initiatives.
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