Welch bill to prevent Afghanistan from taxing U.S. aid coming to House floor tomorrow

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

A bill authored by Rep. Peter Welch to prevent the government of Afghanistan from taxing American companies delivering aid to the war-torn country will come before the U.S. House tomorrow. Welch’s bill has been incorporated into the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets the budget and expenditures for the Department of Defense. “It is absurd for the Afghan government to su...

Welch announces winners of 31st annual Congressional Art Competition

Monday, 14 May 2012

Rep. Peter Welch today announced that Jacob Jackmauh of St. Johnsbury Academy has won the 31st Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Jackmauh’s piece, “Aaaah!,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Taking second place was Lucie Stein of Colchester High School with the piece “Unfinished Evolution.” In third was Jamie Cyr of the Danville School wi...

President Taps General Dubie To Be Deputy Commander Of NORTHCOM

Thursday, 10 May 2012

The Vermont Congressional Delegation announced Thursday that President Obama has tapped the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, Major General Michael Dubie, for a top post in the U.S. military’s homeland defense mission.  General Dubie has been nominated to be the next Deputy Commander of the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM), the military’s unified command in charge of protecting U....

Welch statement on President’s support of marriage equality

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Rep. Peter Welch today issued the below statement following President Obama’s announcement in support of marriage equality. “This is an historic moment and I applaud the President for his decision and courage. One of the greatest and most liberating human emotions is acceptance. And what the President did today was accept that the quality of love two people share is more im...

At pivotal moment, Welch brings Vermont student loan debt stories to Congress

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

With the Senate failing yesterday to pass legislation to block the July 1st doubling of some Stafford Student Loan interest rates, Rep. Peter Welch today brought the stories of Vermonters struggling with student loan debt to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. To see video of Welch’s remarks, CLICK HERE. “This is about more than extending the low rates on th...

WCAX: 'Student art to hang at the U.S. Capitol'

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

  Former Vermont Senator Jim Jeffords started the art competition 31 years ago. Now Congressman Peter Welch has picked up the torch. One of these images will soon don the halls of the of the United States Capitol building. Congressman Peter Welch says walking past this student artwork on the way to work is one of the best parts of his days in...

WCAX: 'Welch wants taxes on aid to Afghanistan stopped'

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is leading an effort to stop Afghanistan from assessing taxes on American aid. Even as the U.S. is preparing to end its decade-long military mission, billions of dollars in aid continue to be poured into the country for rebuilding and development. The Afghan government has been sending tax bills to U.S. contractors working in the country, even threatening ar...

WCAX: 'Vt. delegation takes aim at JP Morgan debacle'

Monday, 14 May 2012

Vermont politicians are demanding answers after JP Morgan Chase announced a 2-billion dollar loss. Last week the company made the loss public, saying it was the result of complicated hedge fund trading. Vermont Congressman Peter Welch and Senator Bernie Sanders say the news calls for stricter regulation of big banks. JP Morgan Chase says the massive loss won't devastate its bottom line. "...

The Hill: 'JPMorgan mess could strengthen Democrat efforts with Dodd-Frank'

Friday, 11 May 2012

Democrats have been fighting a years-long uphill battle to protect the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. Now, thanks to JPMorgan Chase, they think they might have the edge back. When the banking titan announced Thursday evening that one of its traders' moves had, in six weeks, lost the firm at least $2 billion, backers of the Wall Street overhaul could not have as...

Bennington Banner: 'Welch: Congress needs compromise'

Friday, 11 May 2012

Vermont Congressman Peter Welch told local Rotarians Friday that Congress’ biggest challenge is finding ways to work on behalf of the American people. "Biggest challenge" Despite a mounting debt problem and vehement disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on how to address health care reform, energy policy and other issues, Welch told the Bennington Rotary group that finding a way to compromise in Co...

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