Peter Welch for U.S. Congress: News

Web sales tax may mean $20M for Vt.

Welch for Congress — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:18:00 -0400

Proposals being considered by Congress to require Internet retailers to charge state sales taxes could mean at least $20 million a year in revenue for Vermont.

Reps. McKinley and Welch introduce bipartisan energy efficiency bill

Welch for Congress — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:00 -0400

Reps. David B. McKinley, P.E. and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act (H.R. 1616). The bill, cosponsored by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), will spur the use of energy efficiency technologies in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, plus encourage job creation.

OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Green tech loans face new GOP scrutiny

Welch for Congress — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:08:00 -0400

ON TAP WEDNESDAY: A House panel will cast a critical eye toward taxpayer support for Fisker Automotive, the troubled electric car maker that received $192 million in Energy Department loans before the department halted payments in 2011.

Welch unveils legislation expanding key financing tool to finance renewable energy projects

Welch for Congress — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:24:00 -0400

Joined by Vermont renewable energy companies that are putting Vermonters to work and charting a cleaner energy future, Rep. Peter Welch today announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will make it easier to finance renewable energy projects in Vermont and throughout the country.

AP: Vt.'s Welch talks about renewable energy financing

Welch for Congress — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:10:00 -0400

Congressman Peter Welch has announced legislation that he says will make it easier to pay for renewable energy projects in Vermont and around the country.

VIDEO: Student loan rates set to double

Welch for Congress — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:14:00 -0400

"Affording college is definitely... things are tight. We make it happen. Those of us that have our priorities straight, we make it happen," said Greg Lambert, a student at Community College of Vermont.

Vt., Maine Congressman Seek To Ease Herbicides Fear

Welch for Congress — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:04:00 -0400

Two U.S. Representatives from Vermont and Maine want the Department of Veterans' Affairs to help veterans who fear they may have been exposed to dangerous herbicides at a Canadian military base.

VIDEO: GOP’s lack of reaction to defense cuts shows how ‘really extreme’ the party has become, says Welch

Welch for Congress — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:19:00 -0400

Going into the sequester, many legislators made a gamble. They bet that once the cuts started to take effect, the pain would be so widespread that public pressure would force both sides to come to the table and make a deal.

Two New Bills to Boost the Vermont Maple Industry

Welch for Congress — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:37:15 -0400

Maple syrup and those who produce it are part of the fabric of Vermont. Their trade goes back generations and is an important part of our economy as well as a key defining characteristic of our state brand. These investments in the maple industry will ensure it remains a strong part of Vermont's economy and identity for generations to come.

Online sales tax might have to stand on its own

Welch for Congress — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:45:16 -0400

Key lawmakers are warning the potential success of an online sales tax might lie in keeping it separate from comprehensive tax reform.

VIDEO: President Obama’s steep climb to Capitol Hill

Welch for Congress — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:35:00 -0400

MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts talks to Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and power panel: MSNBC Contributors Robert Traynham and Ron Reagan, and Shira Toeplitz, Acting Politics Editor for Roll call, about Obama’s planned visits to Capitol Hill.

VIDEO: Rep. Welch: I can’t support GOP budget resolution

Welch for Congress — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:56:00 -0500

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, explains why he can’t support the Republican version of the continuing resolution – which marks the return of Paul Ryan to the budgeting process and his favorite way to bring about a balanced budget: austerity.

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., wants a simpler college aid form

Welch for Congress — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:33:00 -0500

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., has introduced a proposal that on its face hardly seems controversial. The bill would make applying for federal student aid less onerous.

Statement: Renewal of the Violence Against Women Act

Welch for Congress — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:27:04 -0500

The Violence Against Women Act was finally reauthorized today, after over a year of stonewalling from Republican leadership over the inclusion of LGBT, immigrant, and Native American women.

VIDEO: Rep. Peter Welch: The looming sequester is ‘a manufactured crisis’

Welch for Congress — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:13:00 -0500

With only four days until the March 1, 2013, sequester deadline, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., joins John Fugelsang on “Viewpoint” to weigh in on whether there are any signs that Congress may be able to strike a deal to avert the looming spending cuts.

Bennington Banner: Welch say Congress can lower prescription drug prices

Welch for Congress — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0500

Congressman Peter Welch outlined a plan to Bennington area seniors on Friday to save nearly $160 billion within Medicare as the government churns toward across-the-board sequester cuts.

VIDEO: Welch pushes social media privacy bill

Welch for Congress — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:44:00 -0500

Most people check Facebook religiously -- looking for the latest gossip, photos and friend requests. But what if your boss or prospective employer also wanted a peek -- or even worse -- your password?

Congressman visits with constituents in Brattleboro

Welch for Congress — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:22:00 -0500

The Vermont Democrat says he will introduce a "Password Protection Act" that would prohibit employers from requiring employees or job applicants to turn over their social-media passwords.

New Legislation: Protecting Employee Privacy

Welch for Congress — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:29:27 -0500

Today, Peter announced a new bill to protect the privacy of employees. The Password Protection Act will prohibit compelling or coercing employees into providing access to data stored in private accounts.

LISTEN: Peter Welch on VPR

Welch for Congress — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:18:47 -0500

President Obama laid out an ambitious agenda in his State of the Union address on Tuesday. But before Congress can take up anything else, they have to re-negotiate the debt ceiling and keep sequestration cuts from going into effect on March 1st. Congressman Welch discusses these and other issues facing Congress.

VIDEO: Democrats fuel momentum on minimum wage increase

Welch for Congress — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:13:00 -0500

Democrats are rallying in support of one of the more progressive of new initiatives proposed by President Obama in his State of the Union address Tuesday, calling to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour.

Center in Randolph to help veterans create jobs

Welch for Congress — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:36:00 -0500

Vermont veterans seeking to create or expand small businesses now have access to office support services thanks to a business incubator set aside just for them in Randolph, officials said Monday.

Welch Says Community Events Are A Touchstone

Welch for Congress — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:41:00 -0500

Over the past six years, Rep. Peter Welch has held almost 150 "Congress in Your Community" events throughout the state. It's an opportunity for Vermonters to discuss their concerns with the Congressman in an informal setting.

VIDEO: Welch discusses the farm bill

Welch for Congress — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:03:00 -0500

Every five years, Congress addresses agriculture in a farm bill that covers everything from dairy to food stamps. But last year, Congress could not agree on the massive bill, so it left many in agriculture looking for answers.

Welch Fights to Boost Vermont Downtowns

Welch for Congress — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:53:00 -0500

Congressman Peter Welch, D-Vt., was at the Statehouse on Thursday to promote a federal bill that would help to protect businesses