CONSTITUENT SERVICES

Dealing with Federal agencies can sometimes be frustrating and time consuming. In these cases, my staff can "cut the red tape" and help advocate and expedite an appropriate, and hopefully positive, resolution.

Economic Development: Provide resource information about technical and financial assistance; act as a liaison for FDIC, Customs, SBA and trade concerns.

Federal Employees: Work with Office of Personnel Management to resolve benefit problems.

Federal Grants: If you are looking for information about federal grants or if your organization is planning to apply for a federal grant, please feel free to contact my Grants Coordinator, Patricia Menduni, in my Rutland Office. My website also has a grants alert page that is filled with helpful information and links to federal agencies.

Flags: Have a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol.

Health: Clarify eligibility requirements, benefits options and program changes.

Housing: Provide information on community and statewide programs for affordable housing for Vermonters.

Immigration and passports: Clarify and track visa applications; passport information, including renewals and expedition; overseas travel updates.

Internships: Learn public service firsthand!

Low-income Vermonters: Provide information and referral to those qualifying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Military: Clarify problems concerning active duty, retirees and National Guard Reserve issues.

Page Program: Study and work in the Capitol!

Request Documents: Find government documents.

Social Security: Track lost checks and appeals; clarify offset rules, benefits, retirement and disability claims.

Service Academy Nominations: Each year I am proud to nominate a number of Vermont high school graduates for admission to the United States Service Academies. Interested students can contact my Nominations Coordinator, Catherine Zaccone, in my Burlington office for more information.

Special Greetings: Send a greeting from Sen. Jeffords.

Student Loans: Provide information and assistance on Federal education initiatives and programs.

Taxes: Work with IRS to resolve ongoing disputes; clarify tax questions.

Tours/Visiting D.C.: Get assistance with tours and find information on various places of interest.

Veterans: Secure military records and medals; assist with claims for compensation and pensions; provide information on education benefits and home loans.