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Jun 06, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, introduced the Rural Recovery Act, legislation that will create a new program at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) to provide RD…
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Jun 05, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. –On Tuesday evening, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor emphasizing the importance of passing the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that guarantees the right for people to obtain and use contraceptives and protects providers’ rights to prescribe contraceptives and…
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Jun 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Biden’s new Executive Order on border security: “There is no question our immigration system is broken. Immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers—who are critical to the success of Vermont and America—face unimaginable…
Press Release
Jun 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, joined U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Alma Adams (D-NC-12) in introducing the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to help…
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Jun 03, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money. But more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households. BUBAONE VIA GETTY IMAGES The Affordable Connectivity Program officially ended Friday after funding for…
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Jun 03, 2024
WEOC will feature keynote remarks from stand-up comedian Tina Friml, Rep. Becca Balint, and Sen. Welch Randolph, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced the schedule for this year’s annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, which includes interactive workshops on growing economic opportunity, cultivating new audiences,…
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Jun 02, 2024
BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today issued the following statement on the passing of Vermont State Senator Dick Sears: “No one contributed more to Bennington than the extraordinary Dick Sears. He brought strength and gentleness and judgment to all he did: From…