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"Committed to making this an energy independent country." - Congressman Welch spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of the rule for the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, stressing the need to move America toward energy independence and renewable energy technology.  

Udall Bus Tour Kickoff - Congressman Welch spoke at the kickoff of the Moris K. Udall Foundation's bus tour, which will travel over 8,000 miles highlighting the efforts that are being made by young people throughout the country to tackle the environmental challenges of the day.

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6.26.08 - Welch supports and House passes anti-speculation bill; Welch amends transit bill to help green bus fleets  

6.24.08 - Welch supports, House passes bill cracking down on gas price gouging

 6.5.08 - Local school construction aid passes House, Welch amendment allows funding for investment in renewable energy systems 

5.21.08 - Welch votes to expand tax incentives for renewable energy 

5.20.08 - Welch reacts to new evidence of political interference in EPA auto waiver decision 

5.16.08 - Department of Energy will suspend filling oil reserve following passage of Welch-led bill 

5.15.08 - Welch gas prices bill sent to president; Vt. Congressman urges signature 

5.13.08 - Welch's bill to reduce fuel prices passes House  

4.29.08 - Welch calls Bush ‘out of touch' on gas prices 

4.28.08 - Pelosi calls on Bush to end shipments to oil reserve, bolstering Welch-led gas prices initiative  

4.22.08 - For Earth Day, Welch pledges to continue fighting for new energy policy 

4.9.08 - Markey, Emanuel, Welch to president on oil: make it stop 

3.27.08 - Leahy, Welch announce CLEAN Grant program for Vt. colleges

3.6.08 - Welch leads on bill to overturn EPA decision on Calif. auto standards waiver 

2.27.08 - Welch supports, House passes end to tax breaks for big oil, funds renewables 

12.06.07 - Welch hails passage of historic energy bill  

11.01.07 - Welch bill shuts 'Enron Loophole' inflating heating fuel bills 

9.20.07 - Welch leads congressional effort on auto standards, citing guidance of Vermont court case 

9.6.07 - Welch introduces nuclear power plant safety bill, calls for independent safety assessments 

8.23.07 - JOINT RELEASE - Cong. Delegation Requests Thorough Investigation Into Vermont Yankee Cooling Tower Collapse 

8.04.07 - Welch secures carbon offset victory in House energy bill 

6.21.07 - Welch joins Pelosi, congressional leaders to announce carbon neutral U.S. Capitol 

6.15.07 - Welch rallies congressional effort to block federal preemption on auto emissions 

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6.5.07 - JOINT RELEASE - Cong. Delegation Lauds Vt's Energy Efficiency Programs Earning State Top Ranking in National Report 

5.30.07 - Colorado Rep joins Welch by becoming carbon neutral 

5.8.07 - Welch advocates for legislation to address rising gas prices

4.23.07 - PELOSI RELEASE - Congressman Welch Leads the Way in ‘Greening' the Capitol

4.14.07 - Welch proud of Vermont's role in national Step It Up activism 

4.2.07 - Welch Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On C02

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2.5.07 - Welch announces 'carbon neutral' congressional office 

1.30.07 -Welch Questions Bush Administration Interference In Global Warming Science
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1.30.07 - Statement: Political Interference With Global Warming Science

1.18.07 - Welch Backs Act Ending Oil Subsidies To Fund Renewable Energy