Sen. Sanders’ Remarks at the Vermont Clean Energy Summit
Vermont Clean Energy Investment Summit I want to thank Governor Shumlin and Commissioner Liz Miller for working with my office to make this event possible. I am very pleased that we are joined by Major General Michael Dubie of the Vermont National Guard. And I am especially grateful that Richard Kauffman, Senior Advisor to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, has come up from Washington to
Senator Sanders Recognized for Commitment to Educational Opportunities
STOWE, Vt., April 4 – The New England Educational Opportunity Association today awarded Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) the Claiborne Pell Award, its top honor, to recognize his commitment to providing greater educational opportunities for people from low- and middle-income backgrounds. The Claiborne Pell Award was established to recognize “those rare individuals whose pioneering leadership and vision have made an indelible mark on the struggle for equal educational
Senate Support Grows for Older Americans Act Renewal
WASHINGTON, March 28 – Chairman Bernie Sanders was joined today by 14 other senators in calling for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, the landmark law that supports Meals on Wheels and other programs for seniors. Sanders (I-Vt.) and other supportive senators addressed a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging. The session was attended by some
Economic Development Disaster Assistance Applications Are Being Accepted
WASHINGTON, March 28 – U.S. Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch today announced the U.S. Economic Development Administration is now accepting applications from Northeastern communities affected by disasters last year, including in Vermont, for $53,753,000 of disaster recovery assistance. On Wednesday the agency posted a Federal Funding Opportunity on grants.gov, the federal government’s central grant application clearinghouse. It calls for applications from
Delegation announces funding to provide permanent housing to 25 homeless Vermont veterans
WASHINGTON D.C., March 27 – Vermont’s congressional delegation – Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch – today announced $153,000 in federal funds to provide permanent housing and support services to 25 homeless Vermont veterans. The funds will bring 25 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers to Vermont to cover the cost of qualifying rental apartments for homeless veterans. The vouchers will
