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Jackson, Leahy, Smith and Ryan named policymakers of the year (12/13/2011)
Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, and Smith, a Texas Republican, are the policymakers of the year in technology. The lawmakers' America Invents Act became the only major piece of tech legislation signed into law in 2011 — a rare instance in which a bipartisan effort bore fruit. »
Leahy Wants Congress To Vote On Supercommittee Ideas (11/21/2011)
Leahy says Congress can still take advantage of the deficit panel's work. He says each of the best ideas that were developed over the past few months should be voted on by the House and Senate. »
Flood relief bill signed into law (11/19/2011)
President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a bill whose provisions on emergency aid drafted by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., may save Vermont many millions of dollars, Leahy's office said. »
Leahy introduces bill to fight creditor fraud in bankruptcy courts (05/25/2011)
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced legislation Tuesday to strengthen the tools available to U.S. bankruptcy trustees to protect American homeowners from creditor fraud in bankruptcy court. Leahy introduced the Fighting Fraud in Bankruptcy Act, with cosponsors Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). »
Leahy announces agricultural loans (05/23/2011)
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt,) announced the funding Monday, including funding for an organic grain company in Charlotte. Sen. Leahy also announced the creation of a new loan fund that will help provide financing to companies developing innovative agricultural products and green economy businesses. »
Sen. Leahy seeks restoration of Vermont/Montreal train service (05/18/2011)
Sen. Patrick Leahy wants Customs and Border Protection officials to work with state representatives to help restore Amtrak service between Vermont and Montreal. »
Leahy Seeks Update of Digital Privacy Law to Add Smartphones (05/17/2011)
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy unveiled legislation today that would require the government to obtain a search warrant to access location information gathered by companies from their customers' wireless devices. »
Thank You! (11/03/2010)
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Endorsements (10/31/2010)
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Rutland Herald Endorsement - Leahy and Welch (10/31/2010)
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