Press Releases

LYNDONVILLE, Vt., Oct. 23 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a solar panel array at Lyndon State College. The 5 kilowatt array helps meet campus electricity needs in a way that cuts greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. “But most importantly,” the senator said, “this project provides an important learning opportunity for students who are interested in sustainable energy.”

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 21 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement on the death of former Sen. George McGovern: “George McGovern was a champion for progressive values in America. As a bomber pilot in WW II, he saw the horrors of war and became a strong advocate for world peace.  As a U.S. senator, he grasped

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 19 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today attended a ceremony to mark the opening of a Women’s Comprehensive Care Center here at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. “This facility is about keeping our promise to the brave women who have served in uniform. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have worked hard to make sure that

Social Security recipients will see only a 1.7 percent increase in monthly benefits next year. The small change is tied to a measure of inflation released Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders said the announcement underscores the need to shield seniors and disabled veterans from proposals to cut benefits. “The method for calculating inflation for seniors is broken. Instead of fixing the

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 16 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today’s announcement of only a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase for 56 million Social Security recipients underscores the need to shield seniors and disabled veterans from proposals to cut benefits. “The method for calculating inflation for seniors is broken. Instead of fixing the problem, some in Washington and on Wall Street want to make a bad

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 15 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been chosen to receive a Congressional Leadership Award from the Disabled American Veterans. “Your personal efforts led to important increases in funding for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, Gulf War Illness research and adaptive housing grants for seriously disabled veterans,” said Larry Polzin, the DAV national commander. “When veterans have needed your support, you have always