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WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) on Monday sent a letter to majority, minority, and Appropriations Committee leadership in the Senate and House of Representatives urging them to ensure that Congress passes federal funding for essential…

WASHINGTON – Secured by former Senator and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) through the Congressionally Directed Spending Process, the Vermont Congressional Delegation today announced $9.9 million will be invested in the Burlington School District to educate and train the next generation…

JOHNSON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Governor Phil Scott, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Saunders of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), Johnson Selectboard Chair Beth Foy,and community leaders, in the Town of Johnson, Vermont, to celebrate the town’s award of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, in advance of the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier for the show’s Common Ground segment, to discuss the bipartisan Ensuring…

Welch is Senate’s Only Former Public Defender WASHINGTON – In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) voiced concerns about proposed cuts to the federal defender budget, underscoring the vital role public defenders play in maintaining core principles of the judicial…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT),member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, today released the following statement in response to  President Biden’s nomination of Michael G. Whitaker, a Vermonter, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration:  “Michael Whitaker has an impressive career…