Bernie Sanders

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The debate over Social Security now includes the phrase “Chained CPI.”

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that benefit programs like Social Security are in fine shape for the future.

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The income gap is wider than ever.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time to ask the 1 percent to do its fair share.

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

America’s health care system is in line for some major changes.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that primary care needs to be addressed right away.

Sanders Opposes State Moratorium on Big Wind

Pat Bradley — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:20:00 +0000

Supporters of a call for a three-year moratorium on wind power projects in Vermont say the solution to global warming is to reduce the use of fossil fuels, not build industrial-scale wind projects on the state's ridgelines.

The group called Ridgeprotectors issued a statement Monday after U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders urged Vermont lawmakers not to impose the moratorium.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Talks Vermont 'Smart Grid' Benefits

Pat Bradley — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:50:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says "smart grid" electrical technology offers real benefits for Vermont consumers and the environment.

Sanders and some Vermont environmental leaders said at a news conference on Monday that Vermont is a national leader in developing a smarter, stronger, more efficient and reliable electrical system.

Sanders says Vermont received $69 million in federal stimulus funds to modernize its electric transmission system.

Sanders Questions High Gas Prices in Burlington

Tristan O'Neill — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:48:54 +0000

Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is asking if northwestern Vermont residents are getting ripped off at the gas pump. WAMC’s Tristan O’Neill reports…

The left-leaning independent is calling for a federal investigation of the fact that gas prices are higher in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties than elsewhere in Vermont or New England.

Sanders says Vermont's gas prices tend to run higher than New Hampshire's. On Monday, regular unleaded averaged $3.55 a gallon in Vermont, versus $3.36 in New Hampshire.

Sanders, Cummings Introduce Dental Care Bill

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:41:02 +0000

Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says America is experiencing a crisis in dental care, and has introduced legislation to address the issue.

Sanders and Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings have introduced Senate and House bills that would expand dental coverage to millions of Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The measures would authorize funding to increase access to dental services at community health centers and boost support for mobile clinics and dental clinics in schools.

VT Postal Processing Center to Stay Open

Pat Bradley — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:16:22 +0000

The mail processing plant operated by the U.S. Postal Service in White River Junction will remain open, saving 245 jobs. WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports…

Senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy and U.S. Representative Peter Welch announced on Thursday that the postal service plant, which earlier had been threatened with closure, will remain open under legislation the Vermont delegation championed.

Sanders says keeping the center open will help ensure good postal service in Vermont…