Congressman Peter Welch is sponsoring legislation to allow
a group of 16 states, including Vermont,
to implement California’s tougher
auto emission standards.
The House
has overwhelmingly endorsed legislation that could clear the way for farmers to
grow industrial hemp.
Opponents
criticized the debate as a waste of time, since the federal government doesn’t
allow cultivation of the plant.
The U.S. House has approved legislation that would make
the first major change in fuel mileage standards in over 30 years.
Congressman Peter Welch says the bill would help set
the U-S on a path of energy independence.
Congressman Peter Welch is
sponsoring legislation to provide tax relief for middle income Vermonters.
The proposal includes $7
billion in new tax credits for child care, adult dependent care and
higher education.
Congressman Peter Welch says it’s critical for Congress to
continue to push for legislation to end the war in Iraq,
even though the bills face a certain veto from President Bush.
Congress has given its approval
to legislation that will provide $80 million for a variety of water projects in
Vermont. Included in the new law are major ecosystem
restoration efforts for Lake Champlain and the upper Connecticut River.
VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.