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Senator Bernie Sanders: Discussion with Vermont Seniors on the Older American Act 03/28/2024

Bernie Sanders: 'Discussion with Vermont Seniors on the Older American Act'

Senator Bernie Sanders: Sanders, Welch, and Balint Announce Millions in Federal Funding for Vermont Communities 03/18/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and a representative from the office of Congresswoman Becca Balint (Vt.-AL) hold a press conference to announce millions in federal funding that the Vermont Congressional Delegation secured on behalf of Vermont projects to address critical needs across the state.

The funding for the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects was included in the first package of Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills that passed the U.S. Senate and was signed into law by President Biden. The $460 billion package was passed in time to avoid a government shutdown of many key federal agencies.

Senator Bernie Sanders: First Responders Roundtable 01/29/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders holds a roundtable discussion with Vermont first responders on Monday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. to hear about challenges they face and what the federal government can do to support them.

The discussion with firefighters and EMS providers covers a range of issues, including recruitment, wages, training, and equipment costs. Sanders and attendees provide updates on several Congressionally Directed Spending projects for which Sanders secured more than $1.5 million in federal funding. The funding is being used to quadruple the number of spots at the Vermont State Firefighters Association cadet academy, establish more affordable EMS training, and build a new ambulance station in Waterbury.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Statewide Telephone Town Meeting 01/24/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) holds a statewide telephone town meeting to hear directly from Vermonters about the challenges they are facing in their daily lives, their concerns for their families, their communities, their state, and the world - and how the federal government can work to address those concerns.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Meeting With Vermont Seniors 08/22/2023

From KATV:

Bernie Sanders: 'Meeting With Vermont Seniors'

Senator Bernie Sanders: Summer Celebration for Older Vermonters 08/12/2023

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

On August 12, the office of Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a senior event in Burlington. This was an opportunity for seniors to come together to enjoy delicious free food, listen to great music, and connect with friends and neighbors. Senator Sanders also be provided an update as to what’s going on in Washington and answer questions.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Statewide Telephone Town Meeting on Vermont’s Flooding Disaster 07/25/2023

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, Rep. Becca Balint, and Gov. Phil Scott hold a statewide telephone town meeting on Vermont’s flooding disaster on Wednesday, July 26 to answer questions and provide information on the federal and state response to the disaster, as well as how to access aid available to individuals, homeowners, farms, displaced employees, and small businesses.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Youth Mental Health Town Meeting 06/29/2023

From CVTV:

Vermont Senators Sanders and Welch and Rep. Becca Balint hosted a Town Meeting to discuss the mental health crisis facing young people in Vermont and across the country. It was held at Spaulding High School in Barre, VT on June 29, 2023.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Bernie Sanders Special Event - AARP Town Hall 06/09/2023

From ORCA Media:

Bernie Sanders Special Event

Senator Bernie Sanders: Scoopers United Press Conference In Burlington 04/28/2023

From Senator Sanders Office:

The Scoopers of Ben & Jerry’s Burlington Scoop Shop took their union campaign public on April 17th, announcing that they were organizing a union and asking Ben & Jerry’s to sign the Fair Election Principles, a code of corporate conduct for union elections. The Organizing Committee will announce major developments, accompanied by Senator Bernie Sanders and other guest speakers from the labor movement and the community.

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