James M. Jeffords: “These innovations have the potential to move us into an era when driving a car or truck will no longer mean causing…”

last Thursday I submitted a statement expressing my concerns with the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the United States Supreme Court. I am here today to reiterate these concerns as we move toward a final vote on this nomination. There…

I want to address some statements made last week, during the debate on the Bingaman amendment No. 791, regarding community acceptance of renewable energy in Vermont. After I left the floor, one Senator tried to make a point in opposition…

exactly 1 month ago I praised the Appropriations Committee's efforts to fund the State Revolving Fund for Wastewater Treatment and for Drinking Water at the highest possible levels. Today, however, I am gravely concerned about the overall…

the proposed budget, while far more realistic than previous years, falls short of our commitment to America's veterans. The amendment would provide an additional $1.5 billion for VA health care in fiscal year 2007, improving funding for…