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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordFebruary 7, 2022
We have got to ensure that folks who are involved in fossil fuel industries... are able to transition to good-paying jobs.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Welch advocates for transitioning fossil fuel workers to green jobs.

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