Gun Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement following an effort by Senate Democrats to pass the Assault Weapons Ban and confront the United States’ gun violence epidemic:  “Gun violence in America is a public health crisis – and it’s time…

BURLINGTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today issued the following statement after the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of three Palestinian-American students in Burlington, Vermont this weekend:   “I am relieved to hear that a suspect has been arrested in the horrific shooting…

BURLINGTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Saturday, Nov. 25th shooting in Burlington, Vermont:  “The senseless shooting of three Palestinian-American students in Burlington last night is heartbreaking. Margaret and I send our thoughts to these young men and…