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Rebuilding the Economy

Spotlight on Business

After meeting with small business owners in Bennington in June 2009, Rep. Welch introduced legislation to free up credit to small businesses by expanding the successful Small Business Administration Express Loan Program. In July 2009, he voted against a bill that would harm Vermont’s small businesses by diverting key federal funding to larger, venture capital-backed firms.

"Vermonters are known for their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial nature. From the state’s smallest “mom and pop” shops to its largest corporations, these businesses embody the Vermont values of hard work and integrity. My job in Congress is to help Vermont businesses succeed – by providing access to federal resources and by supporting legislation that helps them thrive. As we move toward a cleaner, greener economy, I will continue to ensure that Vermonters can compete and excel in the 21st century economy."

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Rep. Welch's Recent Work on Business

Rutland Herald: 'Vermont way making a difference in Washington'

December 11, 2012

Vermont's congressman is hoping the Vermont way can restore trust in Washington and help local businesses compete with Internet vendors.

Rep. Peter Welch told Springfield Rotarians on Monday that gridlock continues on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for the 113th session of the U.S. Congress next month and finding common ground is taking a back seat to partisan bickering.

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VPR: 'Under Compromise, Internet Sellers May Soon Collect Sales Tax'

November 27, 2012

It's possible that Vermont consumers could be paying the state sales tax on Internet purchases in the not too distant future.

That's because Congressman Peter Welch is working to include this plan in a massive fiscal compromise bill that Congress is expected to consider in the coming weeks.

Bear Pond Books in Montpelier has rows of books stacked from the floor level to the top of its high ... Read More


On Cyber Monday, Welch calls for Lame Duck passage of Main Street Fairness Act

November 26, 2012

With consumers expected to spend upwards of $2 billion online this Cyber Monday, Rep. Peter Welch is calling on Congress to pass his legislation to level the playing field between Main Street retailers and out-of-state internet sellers during the lame duck session.

"Main Street businesses need a level playing field to compete with online businesses," said Welch. "With a record amount to be spent online today, it's simply not ... Read More


WCAX: 'Welch pushes online sales tax equity'

November 26, 2012

 

Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) says online retailers need to play by the same rules as main street merchants.

Welch is working on a bill called the Main Street Fairness Act. He says the bill levels the playing field between brick an... Read More


Times Argus: 'Banks, retailers square off again over swipe fees'

October 21, 2012

It's been a year since a law took effect that lowered the debit card swipe fees paid by merchants. Now, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., says it's time to tackle the problem of excessive credit card swipe fees imposed by the nation's biggest banks and credit card companies.

"Our merchants pay the highest credit card fees in the world," Welch said.

Last year, Congress passed the Durbin Amendment wh... Read More
 
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