Senator Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 after serving 16 years in the House of Representatives. He is the longest serving independent member of Congress in American history. http://sanders.senate.gov/

U.S. Senate, 2007-present

 

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-04-25
Format: 2024-04-25
Credit Cardholder Rights Press Conference - 05/11/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to the more than 1,000 people who wrote to him to complain about high interest rates, hidden fees and other credit card abuses. Sen. Sanders speaks of the legislation he has proposed and the efforts he will make on...
H.E.L.P. Commitee Hearing - 04/30/2009
H.E.L.P. (Health, Education, Labor & Pension) Committee Hearing. Hearing on primary health care access reform, community health centers and the National Health Service Corps. Produced buy the office of Sen Bernie Sanders. The hearing was held in...
Town Hall Meeting on Rural Transportation with U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood - 04/17/2009
National Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood participates in a Town Hall Meting on Rural Transportation convened by Sen Bernie Sanders and held in Montpelier's statehouse.
Groundbreaking Solar Project at Richmond School - 04/16/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders along with State and School officials announce the launch of the largest solar energy project at a Vermont public school. (Camels Hump Middle School in Richmond).
Town Meeting on the Economic Crisis - 04/16/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders (I) invites Professor William Black and Congressman Peter Welch to a Washington County area forum as part of a series of forums across Vermont, April 16, 2009.  
St. Johnsbury Town Meeting on the Economy - 04/11/2009
One of a series of statewide forums with Senator Bernie Sanders (I), this one in Caledonia County April 11, 2009  
Sanders Press Conference - Volunteer Firefighters and EMS - 04/06/2009
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced 4/6/09 that he has introduced legislation to strengthen support for the thinning ranks of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.
Sanders Press Conference - Increased Funding for Vermont Child Care and Head Start - 03/16/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders announced a 'very significant increase' in funding for child care and Head Start in Vermont and throughout the country.
Press Conference on Vermont Air Guard Solar Project - 03/02/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont National Guard leaders will hold a press conference to announce a major solar energy project. The project could become one of the largest photovoltaic arrays in New England. It also may utilize wind, biomass...
Washington Report - 02/25/2009
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Chief of Staff Jeff Weaver discuss a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.
Town Meeting on Global Warming and Sustainable Economy - 02/01/2009
Senator Bernie Sanders (I) holds a town meeting on Global Warming and Sustainable Economy with Bill McKibben.  This town meeting was held in Woodstock. If you want to buy a copy of this program, please contact Woodstock Community TV PO Box 243...
Washington Report - 01/22/2009
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Chief of Staff Jeff Weaver discuss a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.
Priorities for the New Congress - 12/30/2008
Senator Sanders speaks on the the problems and potential solutions for the next President and Congress.
Senator Sanders-Town Meeting on the Economy - 12/06/2008
Senator Bernie Sanders holds a Town Meeting on the Economy in Lincoln, Vermont.
Washington Report - 11/20/2008
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Chief of Staff Jeff Weaver discuss a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.

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