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House candidate Thomas Hermann
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Progressive candidate for Congress Thomas Hermann is an Iraq War veteran and a strong critic of how Congressman Peter Welch has cast some votes on funding for the war.VPR News
Welch will support energy bill that includes authorization of oil drilling
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The new energy bill increases heating assistance and boosts spending on renewable energy. But Vermont environmentalists say they’re disappointed, because it also authorizes oil drilling off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.VPR News
Midday Newscast: September 10, 2008
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State to expand eligibility for Food Stamp benefits this winter; Tom Costello says he thinks voters responded to his call to end the partisan bickering at the State House; Peter Welch says he’s grateful for the support people gave him after his first term in Congress; more…VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 28, 2008
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A White River Junction company wants to get copies of a new book into the hands of delegates to the Democratic National Convention; Peter Welch says Vermont delegates to the Democratic National Convention will leave united; more…VPR News
Welch says US needs a vice president who can work with Congress
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Welch says he hopes Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picks a running mate who would develop strong ties with the House and Senate.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 19, 2008
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Another community health center in Vermont has won federal qualification to expand its services; Peter Welch says U.S. needs a vice president who can work with Congress; Metal thieves have a new target: manhole covers.VPR News
VT Edition Interview: Representative Peter Welch
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VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with the Congressman.VPR News
Shea-Porter, Hodes , Welch support AIDS bill
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Congressman Peter Welch and New Hampshire’s Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes have voted with the majority of the House to pass a bill that would triple the money to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world.VPR News