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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today pressed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to aggressively implement task force recommendations on reactor safety in the wake of Japan's nuclear crisis. "Delay…

Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement today after voting against a $2.1 trillion deficit-reduction package: "I believe that Vermonters and people across the country are extremely dismayed that all of…

Sen. Bernie Sanders today issued the following statement on why he plans to vote against a deficit-reduction deal proposed by the White House and congressional leaders: "The wealthiest people in this country and the…

Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement today after he voted against a Senate deficit- reduction proposal: "The Republicans have been absolutely determined to make certain that the rich and…

A U.S. Postal Service proposal to close more than 3,600 post offices and branches, including 14 in Vermont, drew opposition today from the Vermont congressional delegation. "Post offices in a rural state…

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today as Congress faced an Aug. 2 deadline for raising the debt limit: "Vermonters are deeply concerned about the possibility of the United…

President Barack Obama plans Friday to announce new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks for the model years 2017 through 2025. The administration has been in negotiations with automakers on…

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) today introduced legislation that would phase out private security contractors in war zones.  This legislation recognizes that the United States increasingly has…