Congressman
Peter Welch and New York Congressman Bill Owens announced a bill that
would permit dairy farm workers to qualify in the federal guest worker visa
program.
Governor Peter Shumlin says
he may have to re-evaluate his opposition to any tax increases if the federal
sequestration process continues for any length of time.
Over the past six years, Rep.
Peter Welch has held almost 150 "Congress in Your Community" events throughout
the state. It’s an opportunity for Vermonters to discuss their concerns with
the Congressman in an informal setting.
Congressman Peter Welch
says providing rebates to homeowners who retrofit their homes is one of
the energy efficiency priorities he will pursue in Congress as a member
of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congressman Peter Welch plans to discuss
energy efficiency priorities he will pursue in Congress as a member of the
House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What was Vermont like during Lincoln’s presidency? We’ll learn about Lincoln’s
legacy in our state. Also, we’ll hear from Congressman Peter Welch about
his vote on the ‘fiscal cliff’ fix.
All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation may be ready to allow the
so called "payroll tax holiday" to expire at the end of the year. That would boost tax burdens for middle
income families.