Senate Passes Transportation Bill Providing $408 Million for Vermont
WASHINGTON, March 14 – The Senate today passed a two-year, $109-billion transportation funding bill that would provide $408 million for Vermont over the next two years. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, helped write the bill that was approved by a vote of 74 to 22. “Anyone who drives around Vermont sees the need for transportation improvements,” Sanders said. “Given