Leahy, Sanders, Welch, and Governor Shumlin Announce $1.2 million In Federal Aid To Vermont’s Northern Border Communities.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 2 – As part of a continuing effort to bolster economic development in Northern Vermont, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Governor Peter Shumlin (D-Vt.) were joined by Northern Border Regional Commission Chair Mark Scarano in announcing more than $1.2 million in federal grants on Wednesday. Cultural and recreational initiatives,
Stop Skyrocketing Drug Prices, Sanders Says
BURLIGTON, Vt., Sept. 1 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today he will introduce legislation to stop soaring increases in pharmaceutical prices. Americans, who already pay the highest prices for prescription drugs in the world, saw prices jump 12.6 percent last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That increase was more than double the rise
Sanders Sends Letter to Postmaster General
BURLINGTON, Aug. 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a letter today to Postmaster General Megan Brennan urging the Postal Service to reinstate overnight mail delivery standards in light of a recent report finding significant delays in the delivery of mail. The report from the United States Postal Service’s Inspector General found that since the Postal Service eliminated overnight delivery
Vermont Health Centers Receive National Recognition and Additional Funding for High Quality Care
BURLINGTON, Aug. 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that all 11 community health centers in Vermont received funding totaling $493,860, in recognition of their achievements providing high quality health care. The awards are Vermont’s share of $63.3 million in nationwide grants for 1,153 health centers and will be used to expand access to high quality primary care. Today’s
Leahy and Sanders Call On Financial Regulators To Hold Oil Companies Accountable, Disclose Risks And Increase Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 – In continued efforts to halt offshore oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and other senators this week called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to require increased transparency from companies engaged in offshore drilling in American waters. The senators’ call follows the Obama Administration issuing drilling
