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Representative Peter F. Welch

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (VT) - At-Large, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic for U.S. House - At-Large
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Margaret Cheney; 5 Children, 3 Stepchildren
Birth Date: 05/02/1947
Birth Place: Springfield, MA
Home City: Hartland, VT
Religion: Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Bennington Banner: 'Postal Service Backs Off Plan to Close Facility'

May 18, 2012 - By Neal Goswami Vermont officials are hailing a new savings plan the U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday that will keep open the mail processing facility ...

White River Junction Mail Processing Plant to Stay Open

May 17, 2012 - The U.S. Postal Service mail-sorting center at White River Junction, Vt. will remain open, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Peter ...

Providing for Further Consideration of H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

May 17, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. WELCH. I thank the gentleman. It is a failure when Congress will not allow debate on the most important issue in ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 75%
2009 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 76%
2008 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 25%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $547,873.72
Total Spent $299,890.49
Cash On Hand $1,206,652.02
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Peter Welch refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.house.gov/formwelch/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://welch.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/PeterWelch

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepPeterWelch

Washington, D.C.
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

District
30 Main Street
Third Floor
Suite 350
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-652-2450
Toll Free: 888-605-7270

Key Staff
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

Key Staff
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

Key Staff
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

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