Welch Supports Bill to Keep Government Open, Vows to Keep Fighting for Disaster Recovery Funding in December Budget Bill
September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Senate and House passage of a Continuing Resolution, which will fund the government through December 20th and avoid a costly government shutdown:
"It's unacceptable that some in Congress view paying our bills and keeping the lights on as 'optional.' Tonight, we should have negotiated and passed a bipartisan bud . . .
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Senate and House passage of a Continuing Resolution, which will fund the government through December 20th and avoid a costly government shutdown:
"It's unacceptable that some in Congress view paying our bills and keeping the lights on as 'optional.' Tonight, we should have negotiated and passed a bipartisan bud . . .