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Official Twitter Account for Congressman Peter Welch, proudly representing the great state of Vermont in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Vermont and Washington, DC
Joined May 2013

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    I just exited a border patrol “processing facility” known as the “icebox.” It is nothing short of a prison.

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  2. Enjoying hearing from Vermonters on !

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  3. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    The Bristol Myers-Celgene merger faces a lot of hurdles, including ⬇️ Rep says he’ll circulate a letter for colleagues to sign & send to the FTC about it. He’s calling for “conditions to keep the company from raising the prices on drugs.”

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  4. Jan 2

    Just went through TSA screening on way back to DC. Agents are keeping us safe, but not getting paid. Hundreds of other VT fed employees in same situation. All have mortgages and bills to pay. First priority in new Congress must be to open government.

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    Today with & , at the State House, I am hosting Vermont students who we have nominated for service academy appointments. It is such an honor to meet and recommend these talented students so that they can pursue careers defending our nation.

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  6. Wishing you light, hope, and peace in the coming year. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. – Peter

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  7. Nice work students! Congress could learn a few things from your collaborative approach to finding common ground!

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  9. This misguided decision threatens to rip health care away from millions of hardworking families. The courts will overturn, and Congress must get to work securing quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

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  10. Got health care? If you need a health plan, don’t miss the opportunity to sign up during for Vermont Health Connect! You have until December 15th to pick a plan that works best for you and your family. To enroll, visit or call 855-899-9600

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  11. Vermont maple syrup is nothing but pure, boiled down sap. Grateful to my colleagues who signed my letter to the FDA demanding they back off and to all the Vermonters who weighed in during the FDA comment period. Victory is sweet 🍁

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  12. Big win for syrup in the new ! We stopped in its tracks the FDA’s head-scratching plan to require the words “added sugar” on pure syrup labels. Chalk one up for common sense!

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  14. Not surprised that the Koch Brothers are working overtime to kill my legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making electric vehicles more accessible and affordable.

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  15. Retweeted
    6 Dec 2018

    At the legislative briefing... with surprise guest talking about the new voices in Washington...ethics, dark money, climate change, etc

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  16. Retweeted
    4 Dec 2018

    "Now that we are in the majority, we have earned the opportunity to gain the trust of the American people by what we do," says Democratic Rep. pledging to focus on "lowering the cost of prescription drugs," infrastructure and building up broad band in rural America.

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  17. Paid respects late this afternoon at the arrival ceremony of the casket carrying the remains of President George H.W. Bush. May he rest in peace.

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  18. George H. W. Bush was one of the most decent and honorable public servants to serve as president. He lived a long, extraordinary and accomplished life. My heart goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. - Peter

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  19. Congratulations to my friend , our new Caucus Chair! This Vermont pure maple syrup will fuel you up for the hard work ahead - it’s liquid gold! 🍁

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  20. Vermont’s Green Mountains are home to some of the world’s best skiing. Our love of the outdoors and the planet is a big part of who we are as Vermonters. Hat tip to and for their expansion of energy efficient snowmaking!

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  21. Had a VIP visit from new colleague along with . They needed schooling on the superiority of VT maple syrup so I gave them a sample from Richardson Farm. Chris, you will do great in Congress! Looking forward to working together.

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