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Senator Bernie Sanders: Sen. Sanders Celebrates Sen. Leahy on the Floor of the Senate 12/20/2022

From Senator Sanders Office:

Sen. Sanders’ remarks celebrating Sen. Leahy on the floor of the Senate.

Congressman Peter Welch: Welch Wagon - Chittenden County 10/26/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

U.S. Rep. Peter Welch visits Chittenden County as the next stop on the “Welch Wagon” 14 County Tour across Vermont. He is joined by small business owners, elected officials, and community leaders – highlighting Rep. Welch’s commitment to connect with Vermonters in their own communities throughout his 15 years as their Congressman. Rep. Welch will continue working to earn Vermonters’ support for U.S. Senate. 

Senator Bernie Sanders: Town Meeting with Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S. 10/20/2022

From Senator Sanders Office:

What can we learn from Finland? What can Finland learn from Vermont? I hope you’ll join me next week for a town meeting as we welcome Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S., Mikko Hautala, to Vermont.

What is it like to be a working parent in Finland? To go to the doctor? To pay for college? To find affordable housing? To age with dignity? Why has Finland year after year topped the World Happiness Report list?

We’ll be answering some of these questions and more at the town meeting.

Congressman Peter Welch: Reproductive Freedom Roundtable with Senator Amy Klobuchar 10/07/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Rep. Peter Welch as a guest at the Congressman's Reproductive Freedom Roundtable, where they discuss the current state of reproductive rights in Vermont and around the country, Vermont's Reproductive Liberty Amendment on the ballot in November, and what Congress can do to protect the right to choose with Vermont leaders on the issue.

Senator Patrick Leahy in Conversation with Chris Bohjalian 10/03/2022

From RRCTV:

US Senator Patrick Leahy discusses his time in the Senate with Vermont Author Chris Bohjalian at the Paramount Theatre. This event was hosted by Phoenix Books Rutland.

COVID Q&A with Sen. Bernie Sanders and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha 08/11/2022

Sen. Bernie Sanders holds a Q&A discussion with the White House’s COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha on ways to stay safe and healthy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkvbuPAdNSY

Congressman Peter Welch: Roundtable Discussion on Burn Pits and the Honoring Our PACT Act 08/11/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

Rep. Welch hosts a roundtable discussion to reflect on the passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act. Rep. Welch will speak with veterans and family members personally impacted by burn pit exposure about the importance of this long awaited legislation.

Congressman Peter Welch: Reproductive Rights Roundtable 08/05/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

Rep. Welch joins abortion care providers from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, UVM Medical Center, and a representative from Medical Students for Choice to learn how Vermont providers are preparing for an influx of patients from other states seeking abortion care in Vermont, following the recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The group discusses actions Congress is taking to codify reproductive rights nationwide.

Congressman Peter Welch: Solar Energy Press Conference 06/10/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

Rep. Welch holds a press conference to highlight President Biden’s May 6th executive order to promote a strong solar industry and incentivize domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies. President Biden’s executive order follows a letter Rep. Welch signed last month, urging the President to take steps to help our solar industry struggling with supply challenges. Rep. Welch is joined by representatives from the Vermont solar industry, including Paul Lesure from Green Mountain Solar and Chad Farrell from Encore Renewable Energy.

Congressman Peter Welch: Broadband Construction Grants Press Conference 05/23/2022

Provided by MMCTV:

Rep. Welch, Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Community Broadband Board and community leaders highlight $16 million in broadband construction grants being awarded to Vermont companies.

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