Sanders Presses State Department for More Openness on Tar Sands Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today raised a series of new questions about the credibility of an environmental review of a controversial proposed oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Sanders had questioned “disturbing allegations” that TransCanada, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline, screened applicants for an environmental impact study. Instead of addressing the need for a new, impartial, and independent review, however, the State
Sanders Statement on Senate Passage of Highway Bill to Aid Irene Recovery
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the Senate voted 69 to 30 for a bill that includes $1.9 billion in emergency assistance for the Federal Highway Administration: “This is an important step toward providing Vermont the help it needs and deserves to rebuild roads and bridges washed out by Hurricane Irene. I hope the House acts soon so
Sanders Credits Consumer Backlash for Bank of America Dropping Debit Fee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today credited a consumer backlash with forcing Bank of America to abandon its plan to charge its customers a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards. “I want to congratulate the American people. You did it. You took on the largest financial institution in the United States of America, and you beat them,” Sanders said in a
Delegation announces immediate release of over $11 million in heating assistance to Vermont
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 – On the heels of the first winter storm of the season, Vermont’s congressional delegation – Sens. Patrick Leahy, Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch – today announced the immediate release over $11 million in heating assistance to eligible Vermonters. The funds will provide assistance through the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). With continued uncertainty over the final FY2012 funding levels
“A Step Forward”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after the president announced his plan to help students pay down their student loans: “The president’s announcement about new student loan policies is a step forward and I support his efforts. I believe we need to go even further, to make sure that college is accessible and affordable for every student, regardless of family income.
