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U.S. senator, hiker, Margaret's husband. Honored to serve Vermont. Senator working for you.

Vermont
Joined February 2012
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Join us in St. Johnsbury on Sunday, November 1st at 2pm for one last Get Out the Vote Rally and Canvass! Meet and hear from your candidates, mingle with your neighbors, and then join us to knock on doors.
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Peter Welch retweeted
What?
Q: Are you concerned about the latest inflation number? Trump: No, I love it. The numbers were great. You know what I really love? I love the inflation.
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👏 BPC Action applauds @SenMcCormickPA and @SenPeterWelch for leading the REWIRE Act, which would help deploy advanced transmission technologies to increase the efficiency of our existing grid infrastructure, boost reliability, and lower energy prices for Americans.
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You shouldn’t have to take out a loan to pay for groceries.
25% of buy-now, pay-later users are now relying on it to finance groceries.
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In a major victory for Vermont, Senator Peter Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed the Senate. This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing support for dairy farmers.
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Interesting
Bondi: They very publicly said what they are trying to do and it's illegal gerrymandering, they cannot do it. We sued them today. We will continue suing California until they start complying with the laws of our country.
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Here's the information Elon Musk and his DOGE buddies want to know about you. They're trying to violate the privacy of every American in this country.
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OUR PLAN IS WORKING PERFECTLY AND IS JUST A NEGOTIATING TACTIC BUT IT IS ALSO GOING TO BE PERMANENT AND WE WILL BE THE WORLD LEADER IN TEXTILES AND NOW THERE IS A PAUSE AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHILL BUT ALSO WE WILL NEVER BACK DOWN AAAAAAHHHHHH
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Vermont Democrats united to speak out and take action. Standing together, they confronted the growing threats posed by Trump’s actions—efforts that, if left unchecked, could destabilize the very foundations of American democracy.
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Big surprise guest this afternoon for our 2pm phonebank! Sign up on Mobilize!
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Running to protect our state, our future, and our kids. Polls open tomorrow at 7AM. Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
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Peter Welch retweeted
GOOD TROUBLE
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Peter Welch retweeted
ZOOM REQUIRED: This note appeared on this morning’s snow report for @Sugarbush_VT - the ski resort @VP is visiting. It was deleted soon after appearing on the mountain’s website.
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Pennsylvanians deserve to trust that when they cast a vote legally, it is counted. Regardless of the final result, I am committed to ensuring Pennsylvanians’ voices are heard. pennlive.com/opinion/2024/11…
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Peter Welch retweeted
"How our kids get educated and how they have a sense of who they are, how they have a sense of agency, how they have a sense of confidence to take the day and overcome setbacks along the way, that’s what education fundamentally is about." — @WelchForVT
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Peter Welch retweeted
Our next panel includes @FrankLuntz, @AFLCIO's @LizShuler, @SheldonforRI, @WelchForVT, @DonBeyerVA and others for an interactive conversation about career and technical education.
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We will make sure these new homes actually go to working and middle-class Americans—not just investors.
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My name is Angela Alsobrooks, and I am officially your Democratic nominee in Maryland’s Senate race. On November 5, 2024, we are going to defeat Larry Hogan, keep Maryland blue, and keep our Senate under Democratic control — spread the word.
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Big Pharma is trying to stop us from negotiating lower drug prices by suing to keep prices high. That’s why @WelchForVT and I led an amicus brief with our colleagues to fight back against their outrageous lawsuits.
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As of 6:00am there are 53 reported road closures and 5 partially closed roads. To get the most up-to-date road closures go to newengland511.org/#Vermont
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