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Tag Archives: Patrick Leahy

U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Keelan: Are almost five decades in Washington too long?

The senator would be the first to admit that not everyone agrees with what he says and does. Serving for 48 years in the U.S. Senate is not something I condone; it is too long and can be corrupting, if not counter-productive.

1 week ago January 17, 2023 in Commentary.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Sen. Patrick Leahy’s farewell address: ‘I have never delivered a speech like this’

“Representing Vermonters has been the greatest honor. I am humbled, and always will be, by their support, and I am confident in what the future holds. But that will be up to all of you.”

December 21, 2022 in Commentary.
Office of Senator Bernie Sanders

Sanders, Leahy, and Warren introduce War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in Saudi War in Yemen

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), on Thursday introduced a joint resolution in the Senate to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized involvement in the war between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis in Yemen.

July 15, 2022 in Press Release.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Leahy’s answer to Vermonter concerned about granting WHO unprecedented power

“Thank you for contacting me about the ongoing discussions about reforming the World Health Organization’s global pandemic response in a new treaty. I support efforts to improve global pandemic preparedness while maintaining Congress’s unique role in ratifying treaties.”

May 24, 2022 in Commentary.
Office of U.S. Rep. Peter Welch

Welch: ‘The Senate hangs in the balance and the whole country will be looking to Vermont’

U.S. Rep. Peter Welch announced on his Facebook page he is running for Leahy’s seat, stating, “The Senate hangs in the balance and the whole country will be looking to Vermont. We’re ready. We’re ready to fight and win the Senate seat.”

November 23, 2021 in TNR News.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Patrick Leahy, Vermont senator since 1975, announces retirement

Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement Monday morning in his home state. Leahy, 81, was first elected in 1975 and is in his eighth term. He is the president pro tempore of the Senate.

November 15, 2021 in TNR News.
Senate.gov

Sen. Leahy: Infrastructure bill will yield wide and deep benefits across Vermont

“This bipartisan bill is historic, and these investments will have wide and deep benefits across Vermont. It is a once-in-a-generation investment to help build back America’s crumbling roads and bridges, and it will drive our communities into the 21st Century and beyond.”

November 8, 2021 in Press Release.
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Opinion: Sanders and Leahy should be named in Vermont’s latest EB-5 Ponzi scheme lawsuit

Both Stenger and Quiros have pleaded guilty to various charges stemming from an FBI investigation into their fraud (over the AnC biotech facility project in Newport). But the Vermont political machines that eagerly aided and abetted the fraudsters haven’t suffered much, if any.

August 29, 2021 in Commentary.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

In Bennington, Leahy announces resource support for Southwestern Vermont Health Care Child Care Facility

U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., visited Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Wednesday to announce his support of the hospital’s proposed expansion of their child care center. Let’s Grow Kids participated in the press conference.

August 19, 2021 in Press Release.
Senate.gov

Leahy, 45 senators urge Biden admin to protect Afghan women leaders following Taliban takeover

Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) has joined fellow senators in a bipartisan letter to urge the Biden administration to take action to protect Afghan women leaders facing unparalleled danger following the Taliban’s violent sweep across Afghanistan and seizure of Kabul.

August 17, 2021 in Press Release.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Leahy hears that authorities knew extremists might instigate violence at Capitol riots

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., on Tuesday heard lawmakers and law enforcement say there was foreknowledge that members of anti-Trump extremist groups would be at the infamous Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

February 26, 2021 in TNR News.
U.S. Army National Guard/Michelle Gonzalez

Now head of impeachment trial, Sen. Leahy already deemed Trump guilty

U.S. Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., was sworn in Tuesday to be the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, despite saying weeks ago that Trump is guilty of inciting violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

January 28, 2021 in TNR News.

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