Patrick Leahy: “I would hope that we would try to work in a bipartisan way toward a fresh start.”

I have been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee for 48 years, since I was elected in 1974. I have helped to write nine farm bills, and I have overseen the creation of programs that have helped farmers, food systems, and consumers…

a few minutes ago, before I opened the Senate, I had the privilege of walking on the floor with Senator-elect Peter Welch of Vermont. I am going to speak more about our new Senator, who will be taking this seat very shortly, within the…

while the distinguish leader is still on the floor, let me thank him for those remarks. And I know Marcelle will thank him too. Of course, our spouses have spent a lot of time together, and we know who the real leaders are in the house. I…

veterans make a valuable addition to any workplace. Vermont companies know this, which is why most employers in the State do their best to recruit former servicemembers. But some go far beyond others in their commitment to employing…