Halkias: A salute for Gen. Peter Fuller
Gen. Fuller called Afghan leaders erratic, ungrateful and “isolated from reality,” and claimed they don’t grasp the extent of America’s sacrifices for Afghanistan, or the economic distress it has caused us.
Welch marks 10th anniversary of war on Afghanistan by calling for an end to the conflict
Welch called for a realignment of America’s anti-terrorism policy and an end to the war.
Welch targets Afghanistan nation building program in Pentagon spending bill
“It simply makes no sense to be spending $2 billion a week on nation building in Afghanistan when there are fewer than 100 Al Qaeda in the country and Americans are struggling to make ends meet,” Welch said. “Terrorism is a real threat, but it is decentralized not nation based. CERP projects are an integral part of the failed nation building strategy in Afghanistan. This is a common sense place to cut unnecessary Pentagon spending.”
Welch amendments to end the war in Afghanistan fail
The amendment failed by a vote of 123 to 294 and had the support of 18 Republicans. A similar measure earlier this year received 93 favorable votes with only eight of those cast by Republicans.
Digger Tidbits: Shumlin’s Preakness photo goes viral; Welch plan gains traction
Also, Vermont Electric Co-op seeks its own deal with NextEra, Terry Rowe will be leaving VSH sooner than anticipated and a new report blasts nuclear fuel rod storage at Vermont Yankee.
Story + video: Welch calls for Congress to end war in Afghanistan
The proposal also includes a requirement that the president seek congressional approval for new major military operations.
Welch calls for probe into corruption in Afghanistan
The latest reports about the bank add to a troubling pattern of events revealing pervasive corruption among government officials. In just one example, more than $3 billion in cash was openly flown out of Kabul International Airport by top Afghan officials.
Welch and Jones introduce bipartisan bill to stop Afghanistan from taxing US aid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2011 CONTACT: Scott Coriell 202.225.4115 (o) 202.689.5352 (c) WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Walter Jones (R-N.C.) on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent the Afghan government from taxing American companies delivering US aid to Afghanistan. The Stop Taxing American Assistance to Afghanistan Act (H.R. 936) would bar [...]
Sanders returns from Pakistan, Afghanistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011 CONTACT: Michael Briggs or Will Wiquist (202) 224-5141 WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) returned today from a fact-finding tour of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He was accompanied by Sens. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.; Chris Coons, D-Del.; and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. In Pakistan, the delegation met with President Asif Ali Zardari, [...]
Sanders heads to Pakistan and Afghanistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2011 CONTACT: Michael Briggs or Will Wiquist (202) 224-5141 WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) flew to the Middle East today on the first leg of a fact-finding trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan. The senator is traveling as part of a congressional delegation that is scheduled to meet with foreign [...]
