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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 17

    I just exited a border patrol “processing facility” known as the “icebox.” It is nothing short of a prison.

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  2. Dec 23

    Wishing you light, hope, and peace in the coming year. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. – Peter

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  3. Dec 18

    Nice work students! Congress could learn a few things from your collaborative approach to finding common ground!

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  4. Dec 17

    Straight from a glass!

    OK, let's chat : What are your favorite ways to use maple syrup? How are you celebrating ?
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  5. Dec 15

    This misguided decision threatens to rip health care away from millions of hardworking families. The courts will overturn, and Congress must get to work securing quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

    In a ruling sure to be appealed to Supreme Court, Texas court says the ACA, also known as Obamacare, is unconstitutional
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  6. Dec 13

    Got health care? If you need a health plan, don’t miss the opportunity to sign up during for Vermont Health Connect! You have until December 15th to pick a plan that works best for you and your family. To enroll, visit or call 855-899-9600

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  7. Dec 11

    Vermont maple syrup is nothing but pure, boiled down sap. Grateful to my colleagues who signed my letter to the FDA demanding they back off and to all the Vermonters who weighed in during the FDA comment period. Victory is sweet 🍁

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  8. Dec 11

    Big win for syrup in the new ! We stopped in its tracks the FDA’s head-scratching plan to require the words “added sugar” on pure syrup labels. Chalk one up for common sense!

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  9. Dec 10

    Count me in! Proud to join and in supporting a

    Before visiting Congressman Welch of VT
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  10. Dec 6

    Not surprised that the Koch Brothers are working overtime to kill my legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making electric vehicles more accessible and affordable.

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  11. Retweeted
    Dec 6

    At the legislative briefing... with surprise guest talking about the new voices in Washington...ethics, dark money, climate change, etc

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  12. Retweeted
    Dec 4

    "Now that we are in the majority, we have earned the opportunity to gain the trust of the American people by what we do," says Democratic Rep. pledging to focus on "lowering the cost of prescription drugs," infrastructure and building up broad band in rural America.

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  13. Dec 3

    Paid respects late this afternoon at the arrival ceremony of the casket carrying the remains of President George H.W. Bush. May he rest in peace.

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  14. Dec 1

    George H. W. Bush was one of the most decent and honorable public servants to serve as president. He lived a long, extraordinary and accomplished life. My heart goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. - Peter

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  15. Nov 29

    Congratulations to my friend , our new Caucus Chair! This Vermont pure maple syrup will fuel you up for the hard work ahead - it’s liquid gold! 🍁

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  16. Nov 28

    Vermont’s Green Mountains are home to some of the world’s best skiing. Our love of the outdoors and the planet is a big part of who we are as Vermonters. Hat tip to and for their expansion of energy efficient snowmaking!

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  17. Nov 28

    Had a VIP visit from new colleague along with . They needed schooling on the superiority of VT maple syrup so I gave them a sample from Richardson Farm. Chris, you will do great in Congress! Looking forward to working together.

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  18. Nov 28

    Peter's statement on House Speaker vote

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  19. Nov 26

    Climate change is the challenge of our time. We need to address it urgently and decisively, not bury our heads in the sand. The price of inaction is simply too high. — Peter

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  20. Nov 26

    Congratulations to on another first-place finish at the Killington World Cup. Incredible!

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  21. Nov 19

    No one who has made a career of choosing polluters over the public should be leading the agency that safeguards the water we drink and the air we breathe.

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