Vermont congressional delegation announces $4.3M in health center grants
“A week after breaking ground on the new health center in Burlington, it is extremely exciting to see expansion projects approved for Springfield, Richford and Plainfield,” Sanders said. “This will create jobs in the short term, but most importantly it will improve access to affordable primary health care, dental care and low-cost prescription drugs.”
VLCV endorses Leahy, Welch, Howard and Condos
This is the first time that the VT LCV has endorsed in federal elections. In previous years, the state league did not have a formal relationship with the National LCV which has changed in recent years. This is also an election year where the VT LCV has re-engaged in statewide elections after sitting out all of the 2008 statewide races.
Welch supports fair trade act
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, September 29, 2010 CONTACT: Paul Heintz 202.226.8346 (o) 202.577.7970 (c) Welch supports, House passes legislation to protect American manufacturers from currency manipulation WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the ongoing undervaluation of China’s currency, the U.S. House on Wednesday passed legislation designed to protect American manufacturers against unfair currency manipulation. The Currency [...]
Nurses, teachers back Shumlin
Shumlin said he believes the federal government will give the state waivers for a single-payer health care system with the assistance of Vermont’s congressional delegation in Washington.
House passes Welch's veterans job training program bill
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, September 27, 2010 CONTACT: Paul Heintz 202.226.8346 (o) 202.577.7970 (c) House passes Welch veterans employment bill Pilot program would provide job-training for veterans WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House on Tuesday passed legislation written by Rep. Peter Welch to establish a new job training program for veterans. Welch outlined his Military Transition [...]
Welch announces new health care reform provisions
MEDIA ADVISORY Monday, September 20, 2010 CONTACT: Paul Heintz (o) 202.577.7970 (c) Welch announces new health care reform provisions at Springfield Hospital SPRINGFIELD, VT – Nearly six months after President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), Rep. Peter Welch on Monday announced new provisions of the health care law set [...]
Welch votes for jobs bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 16, 2010 CONTACT: Paul Heintz (o) 202.577.7970 (c) Welch supports, House passes bill to create jobs and boost energy efficiency in rural areas WASHINGTON, DC – With Rep. Peter Welch’s support, the U.S. House on Thursday passed legislation that will support rural America by creating 20,000-40,000 jobs, investing in energy [...]
Northern Power Systems receives $620,000 grant
Energy Grant for Barre Wind Turbine Maker WASHINGTON, September 13 – The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $620,000 to Northern Power Systems of Barre, Vt., to help boost the speed and scale of midsize wind turbine technology, Vermont’s congressional delegation announced today. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) [...]
Congressional delegation brings $5.7 million to Vermont for smart meter and solar systems
Vermont Receives $5.7 Million For Local Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Efforts WASHINGTON, August 26 – Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced $5.7 million in federal funding to help Vermont households utilize “smart meter” systems and install solar thermal and solar hot water technologies. The non-profit [...]
ICYMI, on video: Vermont Democratic Party unity rally
The Vermont Democratic Party held a unity rally for the 13 party candidates for statewide races, including state auditor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and governor. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., headlined the event.
