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Rep. Welch Statement After the President's Address on Syria

September 10, 2013 Press Release

The last thing America needs is another war in the Middle East. Yet the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons on its own people in violation of international law should not be ignored.

Rep. Welch Statement Following Obama's Announcement on Syria

August 31, 2013 Press Release

Congress has a clear Constitutional responsibility to authorize military action. ... I have strongly advocated that President Obama send any plan for military intervention in Syria to Congress for review and authorization.

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August 29, 2013 Press Release

Vermont!

Welch joins the rest of the Vermont Delegation in announcing 30 million dollars in scholarships.

Welch Stresses Jobs and Safety Following Decision to Close Vermont Yankee

August 28, 2013 Press Release

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must now take a vigilant role in ensuring that the plant is safely decommissioned and the site returned to usable status as quickly as possible.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Clean Energy and Lower Bills

Vermont Recovers from Irene

August 23, 2013 Press Release

Vermont's congressional delegation today recalled heroic relief measures in the flooding's immediate aftermath and a remarkable rebuilding effort undertaken in the two years since one of the worst natural disasters in Vermont history.

Vermont Secures $3.2 Million for Storm-Damaged Roads

August 7, 2013 Press Release

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Vermont more than $32 million to repair highways damaged by severe storms this spring and summer, Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced today.

Welch Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing Bill to Encourage Saving for Home Down Payments

August 5, 2013 Press Release

Last week, Rep. Peter Welch joined with Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), John Carney (D-DE) and Daniel Webster (R-FL) to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a pre-tax savings program for the down payment on a first home.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

Rep. Welch Applauds Federal Court Ruling on Debit Card Swipe Fees

July 31, 2013 Press Release

Today, a federal judge ruled that the Federal Reserve disregarded Congressional intent in setting debit card swipe fees at a level favorable to big banks rather than consumers, a position Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has long held in Congress.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

Durbin, Welch write to Bernanke on interchange fees

July 26, 2013 Press Release

Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) urged the Federal Reserve Board to review the new interchange fee regulations the European Commission announced this week.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Fighting for Vermont’s Farmers

Leahy, Sanders, Welch: Vermont Receives $1 Million for Emergency Road Repairs Following Spring Floods

July 26, 2013 Press Release

The U.S. Department of Transportation released $1 million for emergency repairs to roads and bridges damaged in a series of strong storms that struck Vermont earlier this year.

In The News

Congressional Quarterly: 'Democrats Seek Resolutions Easing Approval for Debt Limit Increase'

January 3, 2013 In The News

By Ben Weyl

House Democrats are preparing to lay out a tough opening position in the emerging battle over the federal debt ceiling.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

vtdigger: 'Congressional delegation: Fiscal cliff deal is a step, but long way from “grand bargain” '

January 3, 2013 In The News

By Andrew Stein

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

Politico: 'House Dems start early on debt ceiling debate'

January 3, 2013 In The News

By Patrick Reis

House Democrats plan to use the opening hours of the new Congress Thursday to start their battle over the debt ceiling.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

Valley News: 'Twin States Delegation: ‘Cliff’ Fix OK'

January 3, 2013 In The News

By Ben Conarck

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

Talking Points Memo: 'Dems Prepare To Stare Down GOP Over Debt Limit'

December 12, 2012 In The News

By Brian Beutler

President Obama has made it abundantly clear he will not surrender to the GOP's demands if Republicans refuse to raise the debt limit next year. Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill say they have his back.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

Roll Call: 'Tea Party Conservative, Liberal Team Up in New Efficiency Caucus'

December 11, 2012 In The News

By Geoff Koss

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Clean Energy and Lower Bills

National Journal: 'Welch: Obama Has Support to Unilaterally Raise Debt Limit'

December 11, 2012 In The News

By Niraj Chokshi

The White House last week ruled out invoking the constitution to unilaterally raise the nation's borrowing limit, but if the president changes his mind one lawmaker wants to know he has support.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

WCAX: 'Vt. congressional delegation hail Supreme Court on DOMA'

December 7, 2012 In The News

WCAX

Vermont's congressional delegation say they're glad the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the constitutionality of a law barring federal rights and benefits to same-sex couples.

Politico: 'Gardner, Welch hope to build bipartisanship on energy efficiency successes'

December 6, 2012 In The News

By Darren Goode

Reps. Cory Gardner and Peter Welch are angling to make efficiency an area of compromise in a deeply divided Congress that has struggled to produce new energy laws.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Clean Energy and Lower Bills