Sanders Statement on Tar Sands Pipeline

BURLINGTON, Vt., March 1 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement after the State Department released an environmental review that paves the way for approval of the Keystone…

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Sanders Opposes Lew for Treasury Secretary

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today explained his vote against the confirmation of Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary. Sanders cited major policy differences with Lew on the…

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Chairman Sanders Addresses American Legion

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) told the American Legion today that he is “deeply troubled” by unacceptable backlogs in processing veterans’ disability claims.…

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"On Feb. 14, 2013, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced comprehensive legislation on climate change. - -Boxer is chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public…

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Sanders, Boxer Propose Climate Change Bills

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 – Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) today introduced comprehensive legislation on climate change. Boxer is chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public…

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