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Welch returns from fact finding tour of Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Congressman Peter Welch says the United States needs to define its overall goals and mission in Afghanistan before committing thousands of additional troops to that country.VPR News
Midday Newscast: January 28, 2009
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After being appointed to the Ethics Committee, Congressman Peter Welch decided to return some campaign dollars; Vermont has gotten kudos from the U.S. Senate for bringing health care into the digital age — and maintaining patients’ privacy;VPR News
New bill will give more children access to health care
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Congressman Peter Welch says new legislation approved by the U.S. House is the first step by the new Congress to provide universal access to health care to all Americans.VPR News
Midday Newscast: January 13, 2008
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Senator Patrick Leahy says he believes the nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat from Illinois should take office; Congressman Peter Welch says some Vermont ideas could serve as national models on national health care and energy efficiency policies;VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 9, 2008
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Congressman Peter Welch says he’s likely to support a limited bailout package for the auto industry; Quebec voters returned the Liberal Party to power in provincial elections yesterday; more…VPR News
Congressional delegation seeks to waive highway match rule
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The delegation wants the federal government to waive the state and local match requirement for federally-funded transportation projects, in hopes of boosting the economy and shoring up the state’s roads and bridges.VPR News
Welch: Second economic stimulus package is critical
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Congressman Peter Welch says an increase in the national unemployment rate shows why it’s necessary to act quickly.Vermont Edition
Congressman Peter Welch
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Congressman Welch was elected to his second term with 84 percent of the vote this week. He takes your phone calls on the new balance of power in Washington. Also, news analysis of statewide election results, and the voices of and reactions from election night in Vermont.VPR News