Our Second-Annual Youth Chess Day

On Saturday, April 20, I saw something pretty remarkable: More than 130 young Vermonters from all corners of the state coming together to learn and play the game of chess at our second-annual Youth Chess Day. I saw elementary and middle school students try out the game for the first time during our Learn-to-Play Session, and more experienced players from 1st to 12th grades test their skills in our recreational tournament. I saw young people meet other kids from around Vermont who share their love of chess.

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NEWS: Sanders Urges Global Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders: Prioritize Public Health Over Private Profits as Pandemic Accord Negotiations Enter Final Phase

WASHINGTON, April 25 — As negotiations continue at the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish the Pandemic Accord, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions…

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NEWS: Sanders Responds to Netanyahu’s Claim that Criticism of the Israeli Government’s Policies is Antisemitic

WASHINGTON, April 25 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim yesterday that criticism of the Israeli government’s policies is…

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Announcing Solar for All

I was delighted that on Monday, April 22, President Biden, I, and other environmental leaders announced the $7 billion Solar for All program – legislation that I introduced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This program will bring $62 million into Vermont to enable low- and medium-income Vermonters to benefit from solar panels.

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