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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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First of stimulus money will go to Richmond bridge repair
3/2/2009Monday March 2, 2009
John Dillon
Montpelier, Vt.
(Host) Some of the first federal stimulus money to be spent in Vermont will pay to fix a bridge in Richmond.
Welch talks with worried residents
3/2/2009Monday, March 2
BRATTLEBORO -- Everywhere he went during a visit around town Saturday, Rep. Peter Welch was asked about the economy.
Gloom? Not for a Hartford Solar Company
3/1/2009
By John P. Gregg, February 28, 2009
Valley News Staff Writer
White River Junction -- U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., yesterday visited a once-forlorn warehouse that now houses fast-growing groSolar to tout a measure in the massive new stimulus law advocates say will boost the solar energy industry.
Welch Named to Energy Committee
1/7/2009By CHRIS GAROFOLO, Reformer Staff
Wednesday, January 7
BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont Rep. Peter Welch has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Report: Vt. hits stimulus jackpot
3/11/2009By Dan McLean, Free Press Staff Writer • March 11, 2009
Vermont ranks No. 5, on a per-capita basis, for how much money is being distributed through the federal stimulus plan, according to a report in Rolling Stone magazine.
The analysis examines how $525 billion in stimulus money is being handed out to the states through the $787 billion measure — and determines that Vermont is receiving $2,163 per resident.
Welch reappointed to Committee on Oversight, Govt Reform
2/5/2009BF fuel dealer testifies in D.C.
2/3/2009
By CHRIS GAROFOLO, Reformer Staff
Tuesday, February 3
BRATTLEBORO -- A Windham County fuel dealer will testify before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee today to support legislation that would bring greater accountability to commodity markets.
Welch returns today from Afghanistan
2/3/2009
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., will return Tuesday from a congressional fact-finding trip to Afghanistan, where the largest deployment of Vermont National Guard troops since World War II is slated to be sent in November.
Group to hold inaugural party in D.C.
1/8/2009By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau - Published: January 8, 2009
MONTPELIER — Vermonters heading to Washington, D.C., this month to see President-elect Barack Obama be sworn into office are invited to a special inaugural reception hosted by a recently reborn organization.
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