What’s in a congressional junket? Plane travel, hotels and meals — all gratis
Vermont’s three members of Congress — Leahy, Sanders and Welch — are relatively modest in their travel habits.
Leahy urges passage of Food Safety Accountability Act
The non-controversial Food Safety Accountability Act will increase criminal penalties for any individual or corporation that knowingly endangers American lives by contaminating the food supply by distributing misbranded or tainted food products.
Video + Story: Welch calls for recess appointment of FEC commissioners
Presidential action is part of Welch’s strategy to “mitigate” the impacts of Citizens United. He also wants a disclosure law and investigation of groups exploiting non-profit status.
Sanders: 14 senators call for reauthorization of Older Americans Act
Senate Support Grows for Older Americans Act Renewal WASHINGTON, March 28 – Chairman Bernie Sanders was joined today by 14 other senators in calling for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, the landmark law that supports Meals on Wheels and other programs for seniors. Sanders (I-Vt.) and other supportive senators addressed a Capitol Hill briefing [...]
Despite deep divisions in Congress, Welch says progress is possible on infrastructure, energy, debt
“When we don’t pass a budget it’s an indication that Congress is not functioning,” Welch told Rotarians.
Leahy statement at hearing on Video Privacy Protection Act
For immediate release Jan. 31, 2012 [Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) spoke today at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing focusing on the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Leahy was the lead author of the VPPA, which is considered one of the nation’s model privacy laws. The VPPA was swiftly passed by Congress following concerns raised [...]
Kunin: Occupy Congress
I believe it is time for the Occupiers to focus. If there is one issue, that cuts across all the others–it is need to curb the power of money to influence politics.
Leahy invites Stenger to testify in Congress about EB-5 foreign investor program
Leahy has invited Bill Stenger, the president and co-owner of Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort, to testify at the hearing. Among other important Vermont businesses, both Jay Peak and Sugarbush, two of Vermont’s destination ski resorts, have successfully raised capital through the Regional Center program, and have been engaged in ambitious development projects.
On video: Welch tries to find consensus as partisans continue to wage bitter fights in Congress
In a letter to the Super Committee, which is charged with finding $1.5 billion in savings by Nov. 23, Rep. Peter Welch said the move would save $122 billion over the next 10 years.
Shumlin: Vermont faces financial disaster if Congress doesn’t act
The governor told reporters at a “working session” on Thursday that the state could face a budget crisis that could set the state’s transportation program back by 10 years.
