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“Home Star is a common sense idea that would create jobs and provide a boost to local economies, while helping families afford their energy bills. By encouraging homeowners to invest in energy efficiency retrofits, Home Star would create 170,000 manufacturing and construction jobs that could not be outsourced to China.”

Quote by Peter Welch

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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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