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I am very happy to see so many people here today focused on addressing the issue of domestic violence. I want to thank all of you for your commitment to solving this very serious problem and I look forward to continuing to work with you. As those of us gathered here today know, domestic violence is an issue that impacts

Senator Bernie Sanders said; “After the loss of over 3,100 Americans, the wounding of 23,000 and the expenditure of over $500 billion the time is long overdue for the Senate to have a serious debate on Iraq. It is unfortunate that the Republicans today have used a parliamentary maneuver to prevent even a non-binding resolution to come to a vote.”

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that the former employees of Specialty Filaments in Middlebury who have not been rehired by current management are now eligible to apply for federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).

Mr. President: the federal budget is more than just a long list of numbers, which in this case add up to about 2.9 trillion dollars. The federal budget, like any family budget or any company budget, is a statement of values and priorities. In fact, the federal budget in many ways, is a statement of what our country is all about.We would all, I think, find it irresponsible and strange if

VERMONT It’s not every day that Vermonters get a say in rewriting the Federal Communications Commission rules governing who can own newspapers, radio stations, network affiliates and cable TV systems in their own communities. But starting this year, “Everything is up for grabs.” At least, that’s the word from FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, a leading advocate for the reform of U.S. medi

Mr. Chairman: Let me begin by thanking you for holding this hearing. In my view, there is no group of Americans who have done so much for this country and yet are continually mistreated by this Administration, as our veterans.