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Peter Welch

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Peter Francis Welch is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Welch has focused on issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and climate change during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting Vermont's farmers and addressing the challenges posed by rising healthcare costs.

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Apr 26, 2023

The Supreme Court has been making decisions with outcomes that are very contrary to the public interest.

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Apr 25, 2023

we have a corrupt campaign finance system, yet the Supreme Court, in Citizens United, made an assertion of facts to justify unleashing unlimited money.

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Apr 25, 2023

in the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court disregarded precedent and stare decisis in order to achieve an outcome that we're now living with.

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Apr 25, 2023

the Supreme Court has been making decisions with outcomes that are very contrary to the public interest.

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Apr 25, 2023

the United States Supreme Court, in many recent decisions, has, in my view, become a threat to democracy.

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Apr 25, 2023

I rise today to recognize the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Green Building Council--USGBC--founded in April 1993. This member-led, nonprofit organization has helped schools, businesses, cities, and even countries build and operate better…

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Apr 25, 2023

in the Bruen decision, the United States Supreme Court came up with a framework of analysis, so-called 'historical analysis,' which essentially made up a history.

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Apr 20, 2023

You know, that is actually helpful, because I think, while we are talking about the frustration, we here can legislate the program, hopefully come up with some money.

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Apr 20, 2023

You know, that is actually helpful, because I think, while we are talking about the frustration, we here can legislate the program, hopefully come up with some money.

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Apr 20, 2023

There is nothing more important than the Agriculture Committee.

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Apr 20, 2023

There is nothing more important than the Agriculture Committee.

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Apr 20, 2023

It is immensely beneficial if there can be flexibility. No. 2, there is hell to pay when the flexibility leads to no accountability.

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Apr 20, 2023

It is immensely beneficial if there can be flexibility. No. 2, there is hell to pay when the flexibility leads to no accountability.

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Apr 19, 2023

It is immensely beneficial if there can be flexibility. No. 2, there is hell to pay when the flexibility leads to no accountability.

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Apr 19, 2023

You know, that is actually helpful, because I think, while we are talking about the frustration, we here can legislate the program, hopefully come up with some money.

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Apr 19, 2023

There is nothing more important than the Agriculture Committee.

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Mar 29, 2023

I rise to voice my support for S. 316, a bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. Sending America's sons and daughters to fight in foreign lands has serious consequences. Those who volunteer for military…

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Mar 23, 2023

Why shouldn't it be the decision of the passenger as opposed to the convenience of the airline to determine whether they want cash back?

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Mar 23, 2023

I think Senator Markey's cash refund bill really makes a lot of sense.

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Mar 23, 2023

the 1,500-hour rule doesn't have any relevance to the actual performance of a pilot.

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Mar 23, 2023

I do agree with you. First of all, I fly a lot like all of us do.

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Mar 23, 2023

Why shouldn't it be the decision of the passenger as opposed to the convenience of the airline to determine whether they want cash back?

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Mar 23, 2023

the 1,500-hour rule for training pilots has really become an impediment to replenishing the pilot work force.

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Mar 23, 2023

I have never understood why they really need that nonrefundable ticket, other than it is a way they can extract more money.

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Mar 23, 2023

the 1,500-hour rule for training pilots has really become an impediment to replenishing the pilot work force.

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