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WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Peter Welch supported and the House passed a bill Wednesday that would aid the struggling U.S. auto industry and force it to become viable, sustainable and environmentally forward-thinking. The roll call vote was 237-170.
The bill, H.R. 7321, provides $14 billion in short-term loans to auto makers while ensuring strict accountability to taxpayers, enhanced environmental standards and a commitment to saving jobs.
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WASHINGTON, DC, December 10 - The Vermont congressional delegation introduced legislation today that would waive the state and local match requirement for all federally-funded highway, transit and rail projects through September 2009.
The legislation is intended to stimulate the economy and create jobs by jump-starting projects stalled by state budget deficits. At the same time, it would immediately improve Vermont's and the nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure.
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WASHINGTON, DC, November 24 - In order to stimulate
the economy and meet pressing infrastructure needs, the Vermont
congressional delegation is seeking to waive the state and local match
requirement for all federally-funded highway, transit and rail projects
through September 2009.
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Overseas contractor fraud loophole formally closed after new regulations issued
Washington, DC - Rep. Peter Welch uncovered, investigated and has now officially closed a multi-billion dollar loophole proposed by the Bush administration that allowed overseas government contractors to avoid disclosing fraud.
In response to a law passed by Welch this summer, the Office of Management and Budget issued a rule late last week mandating that government contractors report any suspected instances of waste, fraud, abuse or overpayment to investigators general. The move caps a months-long effort led by Welch to restore accountability to government contracts and crack down on a misguided loophole crafted by the Bush administration.
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