As the temperature drops, struggling families should not have to worry about how they’re going to keep the heat on.
’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, is here to help. ⤵️
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Today, as we remember the Holocaust and reflect on its horrors, it is essential to recommit to the memory of those who perished and move forward with a fervent dedication never to allow our neighbors to be obliterated by otherness. 🧵 #HolocaustRemembranceDay
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Supply chain issues have impacted all of us, but their effects have been particularly dire for US agriculture. I joined my colleagues in a letter to , urging the administration to take action to address the supply chain crisis and mitigate risk to Vermont's farmers.
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Too many Vermonters can't access online learning or telehealth because of the cost of internet service. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes new aid for families struggling to pay for their internet. Visit fcc.gov/acp to see if you qualify.
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I joined this letter. 89% of borrowers with full-time jobs expect to be financially insecure if the pause on student loan payments ends. That puts millions of Americans and their families at risk. It's time for permanent relief, and that starts with seeing DOE's memo to .
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.@SenWarren, @SenSchumer, @AyannaPressley, @Ilhan, @AOC, @RepJayapal and 80 more Democrats call on Biden to once again release the memo on his legal authority to cancel $50,000 in student debt.
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The IRS has a massive backlog without enough staff or resources to work through it. Many Vermonters can't get their tax returns and or answers to basic questions. , , and I wrote to the IRS for answers because Vermonters deserve better.
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The #CleanAirAct protects families from air pollution and helps combat the climate crisis. Republican-led states and polluters are fighting in the Supreme Court to undermine it. I stand with my colleagues to support this essential environmental protection.
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The USPS is under-resourced and mismanaged, and it's made vital services unreliable, particularly in rural areas. That's unacceptable. I'll keep fighting for the USPS service Vermonters need and deserve.
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Congratulations to these Olympics-bound Vermont athletes! There's a lot of talent in the Green Mountain State, and we are so excited to watch these Vermonters show their skills to the world.
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Energy-efficient housing saves families money + protects our planet. There's great work happening in Vermont to make mobile homes more efficient, but we must update long-ignored energy efficiency standards to make efficient housing accessible to everyone.
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This Saturday marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Today, many states are working to ban abortion outright. It's unacceptable. Abortion is health care and access shouldn't depend on where you live. I'll keep fighting for abortion rights in America.
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This week, the Senate voted on legislation to protect early voting, end gerrymandering, and create automatic voter registration. All Republicans voted NO. Under the filibuster, the minority rules in the Senate. It's time to overturn the filibuster and protect our democracy.
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Scam Alert! #COVID test kits from covidtest.gov are FREE and have no shipping costs. Any website asking for any information other than your name and mailing address, especially a credit card or bank account number, could be related to a scam. #COVIDTesting #COVIDTests
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It’s official: Get free #COVID test kits at COVIDtests.gov. Here's what you need to know to avoid scams: bit.ly/3qH0XAM #COVID19 #CovidTesting #COVIDTests
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Health care workers have served our communities so well during this pandemic. But the last two years have been hard, and health care workers need our support. HHS has pledged $103 million to support mental health among health care workers. For more, visit: bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/health
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Climate change is a code red for our nation. That’s why over my first year we rejoined the Paris Agreement, rallied the world to tackle climate change, doubled electric vehicle sales, deployed more wind and solar than ever before, advanced environmental justice, and more.
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Proud to join the Elmore community in supporting their rural post office. Postal service is essential to community wellbeing, but the USPS faces serious challenges. We must invest in the USPS and strengthen its rural operations to ensure Vermonters get the service they need.
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Together with COVID-19 vaccines, home COVID tests can help us control the virus's spread. You can order free home COVID tests here: special.usps.com/testkits
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New infrastructure funding is much-needed here in Vermont. These projects make our lives safer, our economies stronger, and our communities more connected. This bill is good for Vermonters, and I'm excited to see these funds arrive in our state.
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When I was a young man, I had the honor of hearing Dr. King speak in person. He spoke of love, hope, and commitment to ending racism. His words stirred me and they sustain me today. Let us honor his memory and vision and continue the fight for equality and voting rights for all.
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As we navigate the Omicron surge, it's more important than ever to have accessible and affordable health insurance. Visit Healthcare.gov to get your coverage before the deadline ends TOMORROW, Jan. 15th.
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Under the American Rescue Plan, families received monthly Child Tax Credit payments, helping folks pay for groceries, bills, and school supplies. That program has expired but we won’t stop fighting for families to receive those payments again by passing the Build Back Better Act.
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I talk with about the bipartisan effort to investigate possible price gouging with traveling nurses.
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Climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather conditions and puts our homes and businesses at risk of serious flooding. We need to act now and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect our communities from catastrophic damage.
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There's more work to be done to give all Americans the tools we need to stay safe during this pandemic, but this is a great development. Let's keep up the fight.
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I am directing my team to procure 500 million more COVID-19 at-home, rapid tests.
That will mean one billion tests to be distributed for free.
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This morning, the House voted on voting rights legislation that requires states to allow early voting, establishes automatic voter registration, and creates other essential protections for voters. I voted YES to protect our democracy and your right to vote.
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This pandemic isn't over. Vaccines provide real protection from severe infection, but Vermonters need more help to stay safe. I've joined , , and to call for expanded access to rapid tests for all Americans. For more: welch.house.gov/media-center/p
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Happy National Milk Day! Let's celebrate the proud history of Vermont dairy farms like Stowe's Keewaydin Farm, which marks 100 years in 2022.
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I stand with here. Our democracy is at stake. We must advance voting rights legislation and protect access to the ballot box for all Americans. To get there, the filibuster has to go so we can end minority rule in the US Senate.
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Tune in as I deliver remarks on the urgent need to pass legislation to protect the constitutional right to vote and the integrity of our elections. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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They may not be glamorous, but energy efficiency standards dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect our planet, and save consumers money. By updating our EE standards, can make huge strides in the fight against climate change.
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1 in 3 families struggles to pay their home heating bills. We've got a responsibility to keep our communities safe and healthy and help these families meet their energy costs. With this new LIHEAP funding, more Vermont families will stay warm this winter.
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The federal No Surprises Act protects patients from surprise medical bills, a huge step forward for healthcare accessibility and affordability. Let's keep up the fight to make healthcare affordable and accessible for all Americans.
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We have a responsibility to our children and to the global community to do all we can to protect our climate. This is a moment for action. We must pass #BuildBackBetter and ensure a safe climate for generations to come.
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No one should have to choose between paying for groceries and keeping the heat on. LIHEAP helps low-income, elderly, and disabled folks pay their energy bills. With new federal funds, more Vermonters than ever can benefit from the program. For more, visit: dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-
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Since January 6, legislatures across the country have passed laws undermining our democracy, making it harder to vote, and handing over power to partisan legislatures. These policies are anti-democratic and suppress Americans’ rights. They must be stopped.
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Make no mistake the events of January 6th, 2021 were an attack on our democracy. The attack continues in states across the country. Together we can beat them back and strengthen our democracy by advancing voting rights and protecting our electoral system.
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One year ago today, I stood in the House chamber as a violent mob attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It was harrowing. What’s clear from that day is that we need to do all we can to protect and strengthen our democracy.
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Democracy survived the horrific events of January 6th, but it is imperiled. We need to do all that we can to preserve, protect, and defend the right to vote and the integrity of our electoral system.
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More than 50% of Americans say they've received an unexpectedly large medical bill. This year, the No Surprises Act takes effect protecting patients against surprise medical bills and helping them get the care they need without breaking the bank. For more: cms.gov/nosurprises
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