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"I believe that Congress must raise the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour to help lift every minimum wage worker out of poverty. Today and together, we can begin to restore a balance, by rewarding work and not just wealth..."
Washington, DC -- Rep. Peter Welch issued the following statement in response to President Bush's proposal to escalate the American troop presence in Iraq:
"I strongly oppose President Bush's proposed escalation of 20,000 more troops for the war in Iraq. I believe the war's escalation is the wrong decision for America and it is the wrong decision for Iraq.
Washington, DC -- Rep. Peter Welch issued the following statement in response to President Bush's proposal to escalate the American troop presence in Iraq:
"I strongly oppose President Bush's proposed escalation of 20,000 more troops for the war in Iraq. I believe the war's escalation is the wrong decision for America and it is the wrong decision for Iraq.
Burlington, VT - Today, Rep. Peter Welch was selected to serve on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, a second committee assignment for the freshman legislator.
Last month, Welch was granted a position on the powerful House Committee on Rules, typically an exclusive committee appointment.
Burlington, VT - Today, Rep. Peter Welch was selected to serve on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, a second committee assignment for the freshman legislator.
Last month, Welch was granted a position on the powerful House Committee on Rules, typically an exclusive committee appointment.
"I believe that Congress must raise the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour to help lift every minimum wage worker out of poverty. Today and together, we can begin to restore a balance, by rewarding work and not just wealth..."
Bill To Name GMNF's White Rocks National Recreation Area
In Honor Of Former Vermont Senator Heads To President's Desk For Signature As The First Bill Passed By New Congress
"Together, we have a lot of work to do... Our obligation is to do everything we can to move our country forward by confronting directly the challenges before us... These rules - applying to all - will help us all do the work of the people we represent."
Washington, DC -- The House of Representatives Friday passed a bill to name Vermont's White Rocks National Recreation Area in honor of Sen. Robert
"Together, we have a lot of work to do... Our obligation is to do everything we can to move our country forward by confronting directly the challenges before us... These rules - applying to all - will help us all do the work of the people we represent."