Veterans Jobs Bill Introduced

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 – Legislation to help veterans find jobs was introduced yesterday in a package of top-priority bills filed on the first legislative business day of the new session…

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Sanders Welcomes Obama Statement on Global Warming

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement welcoming President Barack Obama’s support for action to combat climate change: “The president is right to make action…

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Statement on President Obama’s 2nd Inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama was sworn into office for a second term: “President Obama’s second inaugural address was…

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Sanders Outlines Questions for Hagel

BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 17 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today he looks forward to meeting with Chuck Hagel to discuss the former senator’s nomination to be defense secretary.…

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Sanders Statement on President

BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 16 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today in response to President Barack Obama’s proposals on gun violence: “As a nation, we must do…

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Sanders Opposes Lew for Treasury Secretary

MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 10 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s nomination of Jacob Lew to be treasury secretary: “Jack Lew is clearly an…

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