Welch Joins Senate Judiciary Democrats in Urging Robust Funding for Federal Defenders in FY26 Appropriations Bill
August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Senate Judiciary Democrats in Urging Robust Funding for Federal Defenders in FY26 Appropriations Bill
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In a letter to leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senators admonish the proposed steep funding shortfall for Defender Services by the House, which would result in 600+ layoffs
BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Pe . . .
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Welch Joins Senate Judiciary Democrats in Urging Robust Funding for Federal Defenders in FY26 Appropriations Bill
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In a letter to leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senators admonish the proposed steep funding shortfall for Defender Services by the House, which would result in 600+ layoffs
BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Pe . . .