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Leahy: Expand Death Benefits for EMTs (06/26/2009)
In the wake of a deadly ambulance accident, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, has introduced legislation to extended benefits to paramedics and EMTs killed or injured in the line of duty. »
Canada, U.S. ink organic food deal (06/23/2009)
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., who helped write the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act and is the senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the agreement will strengthen the organic industry across the country and will also help Vermont farmers who trade with Canada. »
Sen. Leahy certain of Sotomayor's confirmation (05/27/2009)
It's not a question of whether Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Barack Obama's choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate but how, said Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee. »
New Transit Center Is Ready To Roll (05/26/2009)
Sen. Patrick Leahy helped create the funding for the project, which provides 20,000 square feet of office and garage space. There are two large maintenance bays, a future bus washing bay, and four bays for indoor parking. The Current has 24 buses, 18 of which are on the road on any given day. »
Border Patrol chooses Canaan for new station (05/24/2009)
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy says the decision will mean jobs for Canaan and ensure a continued law enforcement presence in Essex County. »
Vermont gets $440,000 to fight internet crimes (05/24/2009)
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy says the funding is include in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. »
Forest Legacy has Vermont roots (05/19/2009)
Forest Legacy was fathered by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., in his role as Senate Agriculture Chairman in the early 1990s. The program provides millions in federal matching funds to purchase forest land or conservation easements. The land continues to be used for timber production and public recreation such as hunting. »
Sen. Leahy proposes reforms for immigrant farm workers (05/16/2009)
"No longer will farmers ensure the waste and heartbreak of watching fields of crops rot for lack of workers to harvest," Leahy said when introducing the bill Thursday. "Workers will be able to contribute lawfully and openly to our nation's agricultural industry and integrate into their surrounding communities, adding to the fabric of our diverse American life." »
Truckin': The Pat Leahy Story (05/14/2009)
Vermont Business Magazine profiles Senator Leahy. »
Border posts ready with crossing scanners (05/10/2009)
"The extra time has helped avert a major mess at the border," Leahy said. "That would have been an economic shock wave that would have hurt Vermont and other border states. Federal agencies today are better prepared and more Canadian visitors are aware that the change is coming." »