Welch outlines federal tax relief available to Vermonters affected by Irene
For immediate release Feb. 6, 2012 Contact Scott Coriell Office: 202.225.4115 Cell: 202.689.5352 WATERBURY, VT – With Vermonters preparing their tax returns, Rep. Peter Welch today traveled to Waterbury to outline federal tax relief available to Vermont individuals and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Irene. “Irene caused catastrophic damage to many Vermont homes and businesses,” [...]
Leahy, Sanders, Welch: Vermonters with Medicare saved $4.8 million on prescriptions
The health care reforms mean a 50 percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs and last year generated a 7 percent discount on covered generic medications for people who reached the coverage limit.
Leahy, Sanders Welch: Vermont housing groups receive $1.2 million
The federal NeighborWorks America program is awarding five competitive federal grants to Vermont’s NeighborWorks affiliates.
Welch and Miller rally 127 Democrats in opposition to rolling back defense cuts
Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and George Miller (D-Calif.) today sent a letter to President Obama signed by 127 House Democrats supporting his threatened veto of legislation to roll back scheduled defense cuts.
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.
Welch tells Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of VT’s struggles
For immediate release Jan. 24, 2012 Contact Scott Coriell Office: (202) 225- 4115 WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Peter Welch today brought to the attention of the nation’s top consumer advocate – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray – a number cases where Vermonters are struggling under unfair treatment by large financial institutions. President [...]
Vermont receives $21.6 million in grants to help rebuild homes and businesses hit by Irene
Vermont is one of eight states receiving grants, approved by HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, which come from topped-up emergency relief funds in an annual funding bill approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in November.
Delegation announces $8.7 million in Irene recovery assistance for Vermont farmers and property owners
Vermont’s congressional delegation – Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) – today announced that Vermont will receive nearly $8.7 million for two flood relief programs integral to helping Vermont farmers and property owners recover from Tropical Storm Irene.
Delegation announces $8.7 million in Irene recovery assistance for Vermont farmers and property owners
Vermont’s congressional delegation – Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) – today announced that Vermont will receive nearly $8.7 million for two flood relief programs integral to helping Vermont farmers and property owners recover from Tropical Storm Irene.
Welch leads House Democrats urging Obama to reject Keystone tar sands pipeline
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) is leading 25 House Democrats calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone tar sands pipeline project
