“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordMarch 21, 2021
I am truly shocked at the failure of our Congress, Republican or Democrat, to start addressing the extraordinarily high cost to healthcare in our country.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Welch criticizes Congress for not addressing high healthcare costs.

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