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June 26, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - In an ongoing effort to address skyrocketing energy prices, the House of Representatives approved two measures today that aim to lower energy prices for consumers.
June 26, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) issued the following statement on his opposition to H.R. 6304, the FISA Amendments Act:
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June 26, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) testified before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs today on legislation he introduced last week to assist veterans with finding employment after leaving the
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June 26, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) today supported a House-passed bill to crack down on gas price gouging.
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June 26, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - In an ongoing effort to address skyrocketing energy prices, the House of Representatives approved two measures today that aim to lower energy prices for consumers.
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June 24, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) today supported a House-passed bill to crack down on gas price gouging.Welch spoke this morning at a Capitol press conference supporting the passage of H.R. 6346, The Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act, which gives the Federal Trade Commission the authority to investigate and punish companies that artificially inflate the price of energy. The bill sets criminal penalties for price gouging, and permits states to bring lawsuits against wholesalers or retailers who engage in gouging.
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June 19, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) testified before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs today on legislation he introduced last week to assist veterans with finding employment after leaving the military.
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June 19, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) issued the following statement on his opposition to H.R. 6304, the FISA Amendments Act:"I simply do not believe any president, especially this president, should have unilateral or unchecked authority to conduct surveillance without judicial oversight. Congress has an obligation to protect our national security without sacrificing basic rights provided in our Constitution.
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June 11, 2008
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Supplements Conyers and Maloney bills on credit cardsWashington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) introduced legislation today to crack down on the credit card fees imposed on small businesses that impact consumer prices.
June 11, 2008
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) introduced legislation today to crack down on the credit card fees imposed on small businesses that impact consumer prices.