Press Release
Oct 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During ‘Bat Week,’ U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Becca Balint (D-Vt.) in celebrating the Senate’s passage of their bipartisan, bicameral resolution supporting the federal designation of ‘Bat Week’ for the week of…
Press Release
Oct 24, 2024
KILLINGTON, VT– Yesterday, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) traveled to Killington to deliver remarks at the third annual Recovery Partners of Vermont Conference. Senator Welch discussed his ongoing work to support Vermonters in, and working toward, recovery, and emphasized the importance of community partnerships in reducing…
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Oct 23, 2024
RUTLAND, VT– Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined students and educators at Stafford Technical Center, Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges, GE Aerospace and GE Aerospace Foundation in Rutland to celebrate Vermont’s strong Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs—and celebrate GE Aerospace Foundation’s announcement of a new…
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Oct 23, 2024
ISLE LA MOTTE, VT– Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) yesterday joined the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) at the home of Sidney and Eleanor Martinez, of Isle La Motte, as their home was weatherized with the help of CVOEO’s weatherization program. The weatherization program…
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Oct 21, 2024
Medical Innovation Act applies to pharmaceutical companies who are found guilty or are accused of breaking the law and settle with the federal government. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) in introducing…
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Oct 17, 2024
BURLINGTON, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and architect of the October 7th attack on Israel: “Yahya Sinwar was a cruel terrorist who had no regard for human life—he was responsible for…