Sanders Statement on Gas Prices

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after a District Environmental Commission in Vermont granted Costco a state land use permit to install gas pumps at…

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Mental Health Care and Gun Violence

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 – The Senate health committee held a hearing today in the wake of mass killings in Newtown, Conn., and other American communities that have revealed serious shortcomings…

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Sanders: Strong Filibuster Reform Needed Now

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today he strongly supports long-overdue filibuster reform to stop a single senator without explanation from forcing an extraordinary majority of 60…

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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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