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BURLINGTON, VT – Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today announced five Vermont organizations received federal investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Facilities Grants, which support and strengthen rural development in Vermont and across America.  The USDA Community Facilities Grants will…

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…

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, explain their efforts to help victims ahead of the 9/11 anniversary and provide insight on the spending bill on 'Special Report.' | 9.6.2023