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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 18h

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 · 20h

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 · 22h

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 · 23h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 7d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

My update on the third day of the Republican shutdown.

https://bit.ly/42UPWyw

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

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 · 5d

My update on the second day of the Republican shutdown.

https://bit.ly/4pSHbPi

Welch Update on the Second Day of the Government Shutdown

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

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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

If Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats to save discounts on Affordable Care Act health plans, nearly 5 million people will lose their health care.

That’s what is at stake.

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

An incredible day of learning and community.

Thank you to every Vermonter who participated in the 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference and helped make it a success.

Photo of the Keynote Speaker conversation.

Photo of attendees participating in a workshop.

Photo of attendees participating in a power tool workshop.

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

Our positions show where our values are.

President Trump wants a shutdown to mass fire federal workers.

Democrats want to negotiate a deal that saves millions of people from having to pay more for health care.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 11d

WEOC is today! I can’t wait to see so many folks starting at 8:15am.

Reminder, you can still get tickets on-site.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-womens-economic-opportunity-conference-tickets-1617492757379?aff=weocdayof

2025 Women's Economic Opportunity Conference

Brought to you with the support of the Vermont Women's Fund: bringing Vermonters together to learn, network, and discuss economic issues.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 11d

Local communities and business leaders agree we need more renewable energy projects to create new jobs and lower energy costs, but President Trump is trying to roll back Democrats' progress.

I joined leaders for Climate Week to rally around new green projects to help our economy and our planet.

Peter speaks at Climate Week in New York City about the importance of investing in green energy projects.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 12d

93% of farmers who get their health insurance on the marketplace use discounts that are expiring soon.

If Republicans refuse to extend them, farmers across the country are going to have to pay even more for their health insurance.

That's what Democrats are fighting against.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 12d

Glad to be in Shelburne to celebrate 94 new affordable apartments open to Vermonters.

I’m proud to have secured $5 million in federal funds for this project, and I’ll continue working to get more affordable housing built in Vermont.

Peter attends a ribbon cutting ceremony in Shelburne for the opening of 94 new affordable housing options in Vermont.

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