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“Last year, Congress passed a law that directs the Federal Reserve to set limits on debit card swipe fees that are reasonable and proportional to the cost of processing those transactions. Like most Americans, I had no idea that swipe fees charged to American businesses are the highest in the world.”

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Peter Welch
Peter Welch

Peter Welch is the U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district, serving since 2007. Born on May 2, 1947, he is a Democrat known for his focus on healthcare, energy policy, and fiscal responsibility. Before Congress, he served in the Vermont State Senate and worked as a lawyer. Welch advocates for bipartisan solutions and addresses issues like climate change and infrastructure. He sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee. more

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