Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 14

The Trump Administration is attempting to cut staff and services from Head Start, which supports our kids and their families.

I visited the Head Start center in Rutland to hear how this could hurt Vermont and share how I’m fighting against it.

Peter takes a picture with staffers at the Head Start center in Rutland. Peter takes a tour of the Head Start center in Rutland.
Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 12

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate their contributions to our society.

We must recommit also ourselves to reckoning with past harms so we create a stronger future together.

Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 9

The White River National Fish Hatchery has been reviving native fish species in Vermont and New York for decades. But now the Trump Administration wants to shutter it.
 
I’m leading a letter to protect the work that's healing our ecosystem and boosting tourism revenue.

Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 8

Folks in Brattleboro have the same concerns as the other Vermonters I’ve during my Common Grounds tour. They want Congress to lower the cost of health care, energy, and housing, rather than giving tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans.

I’ll keep fighting to bring us out of this affordability crisis.

Peter speaks during his listening session in Brattleboro. Peter listens to a constituent at a listening session he hosted in Brattleboro.
Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 8

The Trump Administration is slashing fuel efficiency standards for cars.

It means you’ll pay thousands more at the pump over the lifetime of your car, especially as Trump’s illegal war with Iran drives gas prices even higher. bit.ly/47FRL4j

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Oct 7

It’s been three years since Israel was shaken by a horrifying terror attack by Hamas resulting in the brutal assault, torture, and killing of over 1,400 civilians, and hundreds held hostage.

Today, I’m thinking of the victims, their families, and those around the world devastated by that dark day.

Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Sep 30

The Trump Administration has rolled back a Biden-era rule that added sexual orientation and gender identity protections for students.

It’s a disgusting attack on the civil rights of students who want to safely learn like everyone else.

Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov Sep 28

The Trump Administration’s latest refugee policy says nothing about our Afghan allies, who are stranded overseas waiting to reunite with their families in the U.S.

They risked their lives to help American soldiers. We can’t turn our back on them.

Peter Welch U.S. Senator for Vermont

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