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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 17h

When President Trump tries to convince you that he had no choice but to lay off these federal workers, just remember that he’s been doing it since Day One.

He’s just trying to take advantage of the situation and doesn’t care if working families suffer.

Axios @axios.com · 22h

🚨 BREAKING: Trump officials say mass federal layoffs have begun

Trump officials confirm mass federal layoffs have begun

Russell Vought announced the cuts Friday.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

I’m grateful for President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, along with our global partners for their work to reach this agreement. We must continue working together to secure lasting peace in the region.

Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

I’m also gratified that this peace agreement means Israeli families will finally be reunited with their loved ones, who have been so cruelly held hostage by Hamas. I hope it will bring some peace to those whose loved ones have died at the hands of Hamas’ brutality in captivity.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

I'm deeply relieved that a peace agreement has been reached to stop the bombing and end the immense loss of innocent life that has plagued Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023. Now, desperately-needed food and medicine must immediately begin flowing to the people of Gaza.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

Let’s be clear: under the law, federal employees who do not get their pay during a shutdown get retroactive pay when the government reopens.

President Trump wants to violate this protection. It would be illegal.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

It's now been 16 days since the people of Arizona’s 7th congressional district elected Adelita Grijalva to represent them, yet Speaker Johnson has refused to swear her in despite swearing in Republican members while out of session.

It’s a direct attack on democracy.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 2d

There is a disturbing rise in antisemitic speech and violence. As elected leaders, we have a responsibility to speak clearly against antisemitism.

On the anniversary of October 7, I filed a Senate Resolution condemning antisemitic hatred and urge my colleagues to join me. https://bit.ly/48QhokL

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 3d

We passed a law during President Trump’s first term to make sure federal workers get back pay in a shutdown.

This would be breaking the law he signed.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3d

Breaking News: President Trump signaled that he may try to deny federal workers back pay after the shutdown, in contradiction to U.S. law.

Trump Suggests Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay After Shutdown

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 3d

We usually don’t agree on anything, but Congresswoman Greene is right—Republicans can’t allow health care premiums to double.

Republican leadership must come to the negotiating table to protect working families from getting crushed.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 3d

We’ll never forget the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023.

On the second anniversary of that tragic day, we must stand against antisemitism and recommit to protecting the innocent and creating peace for all in the Middle East.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 4d

Here’s what a federal worker in Vermont told me about the current government shutdown.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 4d

If Republicans refuse to negotiate on saving discounted health care plans, it’s going to hit working families even harder than previously estimated.

A new report shows the average premium for people using ACA health care plans will more than double in just a few months.

KFF @kff.org · 10d

Our new analysis shows that the average increase in out-of-pocket premium payments from the expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits is *even higher* than previously estimated.

Learn why: https://on.kff.org/3WfWxjj

KFF bar chart titled “Premium payments in 2026 would more than double on average if ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire.” The chart shows the annual out-of-pocket premium payments for Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollees in 2025 and 2026. For 2025, the payment is $888, and for 2026, the projected payment is $1,904. This is an increase of 114%. Note: the 2026 average premium payment assumes gross premiums increase of 18% for those who lose tax credit eligibility.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 5d

If Republicans fail to protect access to health care for 24 million Americans, working families, small businesses, and farmers will suffer.

A couple running a flower farm and small business in Vermont break down how this will crush Main Streets in red and blue states alike. https://bit.ly/3IyvWuS

Campbell and Andersen: Breaking Vermonters

We feel blessed to operate two small businesses — a flower farm and a farm to plate restaurant in Vermont. Like so many other Vermonters, we take pride in working

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 6d

My Republican colleagues in the Senate have acknowledged to me that we’re headed toward a crisis.

And by the way, 56% of people who rely on tax credits to access health care live in red states.

Republicans need to negotiate with Democrats to protect these discounts before prices skyrocket.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 7d

My update on the third day of the Republican shutdown.

https://bit.ly/42UPWyw

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 7d

President Trump has made it clear he’s not interested in working with Democrats.

Democrats want to negotiate to protect health care and fund the government.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 8d

My update on the second day of the Republican shutdown.

https://bit.ly/4pSHbPi

Welch Update on the Second Day of the Government Shutdown

YouTube video by Senator Peter Welch

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 8d

Insurance companies are planning to raise rates on working families—all because President Trump is refusing to work with Democrats to protect access to health care.

It’s going to devastate Americans’ finances and make people sicker.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 8d

President Trump made it clear weeks ago he’d rather have a government shutdown than work with Democrats to protect health care for 24 million Americans.

He knew he needed Democratic votes but refused to negotiate.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 9d

Margaret and I wish an easy and meaningful fast for everyone observing Yom Kippur in Vermont and across the world. G’mar Chatima Tovah.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 10d

For months, we were ready to negotiate but they refused to come to the table.

President Trump and Republicans have shut down the government.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 10d

Republicans are telling working families, “You’re on your own.”

https://bit.ly/4mG5QE0

Welch Speaks on the Affordability Crisis for Health Care

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 10d

Republicans were perfectly happy to add trillions to the national debt to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

But they’d rather shut down the government than negotiate to save working families from losing their health care.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 10d

Today marks the end of the tax credit program Democrats passed for folks buying U.S.-made electric vehicles. Republicans repealed it in their “Big Beautiful Bill” to pay for billionaire tax cuts.

It means higher costs, fewer American jobs, and more pollution.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 10d

Even though they knew they needed Democrats to vote to fund the government, Republicans refused to negotiate. They forced another vote last night on a bill that fails to address massive health care price increases for millions of families.

I voted no.

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