Peter Welch
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Farmers eye impacts of St. Albans dairy plant idling
It potentially could force farmers to pay more to haul their milk to plants farther away.
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Farmers, Sen. Welch discuss legislation to support dairies
The ag community discussed industry issues with Sen. Welch.
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Senator Welch gives, gets intelligence on food aid
The Vermont Democrat met with Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) staff and volunteers to discuss how food insecurity is affecting the area.
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Welch touts farm repair freedom
Sen. Peter Welch spoke on the importance of allowing farmers the right to repair their equipment.
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Vt. delegation condemns Trump’s kidnapping
Vermont’s congressional delegation condemned the U.S. military’s attack on Venezuela over the weekend that led to the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.
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Vt Delegation says “hell no” to Senate deal
All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation are opposed to a deal to end the historic government shutdown that passed the U.S. Senate late Monday and is headed to the…
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Sen. Welch hosts housing forum
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch brought together housing developers, construction industry experts, and local and state leaders in Vergennes on Oct. 16 to discuss barriers to building housing quickly and more…
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Welch endorses Harris for president
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president in a statement Tuesday morning.
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Congressman Welch tests positive for COVID-19
Welch, 74, wrote that his symptoms began that morning and were mild. He said he would be isolating and working from home for the rest of the week.
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Rep. Welch gears up for U.S. Senate run
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch prides himself on having strong views, while making “a big effort to listen more than I talk.”
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Vt. Senate leader Becca Balint announces run for Congress
Becca Balint, the president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, is running for the state’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, she announced Monday morning. “I’m…
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Eric Davis: Welch has a clear path to the Senate
Since 1958, every time there has been a vacancy in Vermont’s Senate delegation, the state’s House member has been a candidate for the Senate.
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Welch launches campaign to replace Leahy
As expected, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced early Monday that after more than 14 years in the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives he’ll run for the Senate seat…
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Welch urges families to file taxes soon
MONTPELIER — Trudy Namubiru, a single mother and New American who moved from Uganda in 2018, said she loves her job as an accounts payable specialist at the…
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Welch: Extend CARES Act deadline
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter Welch on Friday introduced legislation to extend the deadline for state and local governments to use funds appropriated by the CARES Act. Currently, the…
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Dairy outlook worsens, Welch says Congress working on more coronavirus relief
VERMONT — While saluting the work of Vermont dairy famers, Congressman Peter Welch said that Washington hasn’t yet pulled together the economic support they need to weather the…