Welch joins Democratic chorus against ‘horrible’ budget

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., in his congressional office. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger
WASHINGTON — Vermont’s sole congressman is opposing a vision for the federal budget that passed a House panel last week.
The resolution the House Budget Committee approved is “irresponsible and very damaging to Vermont and to the country,” said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt.
The legislation, which passed after lengthy discussion Wednesday, would establish a framework for the government&rsquo