Members of Vermont’s congressional delegation are looking forward to
President Obama’s speech tonight about health care. And
they’ve also got some advice for him.
Vermont’s congressional delegation says the national economy would be boosted if more transportation construction projects got started; Vermont retailers say they’re ready for the busy holiday shopping season;
Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch
say the moment for reflection will quickly pass, as the new
administration and Congress face some steep challenges.
With heating oil projected to cost $5 a gallon this year, members of Vermont’s congressional delegation say they’re hoping to double the low income heating assistance money.
A delegation from China is in Vermont this week to learn about the state’s energy
efficiency programs.
The
high-level officials came to the Statehouse for a briefing with Vermont politicians and energy policy makers.