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“The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act is a common sense bill that will create jobs, save consumers money, and strengthen our economy… I particularly want to thank Congressman Peter Welch of Vermont for all of his hard work on this issue. " - Statement from President Obama, May 6, 2010
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Congressman Peter Welch on Health Care Reform
6/19/2009By Bob Kinzel
Congress is tackling a comprehensive health care reform bill. Congressman Peter Welch discusses the prospects for this legislation and his support of a climate change bill that includes the controversial cap-and-trade provision. Listen
Welch: Vt. Should Switch to Cheaper Fuel
6/18/2009By DANIEL BARLOW VERMONT PRESS BUREAU
MONTPELIER – U.S. Rep. Peter Welch wants the nation's emergency supply of oil to switch to a new kind of fuel.
Rep. Welch Pledges to Green Ed.
5/27/2009
By Cristina Kumka STAFF WRITER - Published: May 27, 2009
The state's primary and secondary public schools could get a $14 million boost from a bill recently authorized by the U.S. House of Representatives, money that must be used to install renewable energy and heating systems, from biomass and wind to solar and geothermal.
Vermont Crafts Innovations in Health Care
5/19/2009
By Peter Hirschfeld VERMONT PRESS BUREAU
SOUTH BURLINGTON – Rep. Peter Welch said Monday that Washington, D.C., can take its cue from Vermont as the nation's lawmakers seek to reduce ballooning health care costs.
FAHC Unveils Green Dining Facility
5/11/2009Burlington, Vermont - May 11, 2009
Fletcher Allen Health Care has unveiled a new place for hospital staff and visitors to eat. It's called the Harvest Café. It hopes to use recycling and composting programs to produce little to no waste.
Welch opposes Wal-Mart at Civil War battlefield
5/5/2009Congressman Peter Welch was at Wilderness Battlefield Monday expressing opposition to a plan by Wal-Mart to build a super store on the historic Virginia site. The battlefield is where Confederate General Robert E. Lee first met the Union's Ulysses S. Grant.
My Turn: Credit firms need a dose of fairness
4/26/2009By Peter Welch • April 26, 2009
Credit cards are an essential component of modern life. They provide convenience to customers, security to merchants and ease of use to our financial system.
Welch's bill included in House climate proposal
4/1/2009By Nicole Gaudiano • Free Press Washington Writer • April 1, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Peter Welch's push for energy efficiency received a boost Tuesday when leaders on a key House panel included his proposal in comprehensive climate change legislation.
Welch promotes energy efficiency
3/17/2009By Matt Ryan • Free Press Staff Writer • March 17, 2009
Jason Van Driesche and Susan Munkres knew the house they bought at 129 Caroline St. in Burlington in July was a real fixer-upper.
Welch, Obama push contract overhaul
3/5/2009By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau - Published: March 5, 2009
MONTPELIER – Last year, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch opposed the president in pushing to close a loophole in federal law that allowed U.S. contractors overseas to hide fraud, waste and abuse.
On Wednesday, the Vermont Democrat stood side-by-side with the president as that policy was announced as the new government contract accounting standard.
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