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Peter Welch to fill Leahy’s seat, but can he fill his shoes?

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Welch is taking over for Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. Leahy was the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, meaning he has large control over where federal funds go. Welch won't be entering with the same level of seniority. UVM assistant political science professor Alex Garlick says Welch has over a decade of experience.

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Peter Welch to fill Leahy’s seat, but can he fill his shoes?

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is moving from the U.S. House to the U.S. Senate. He beat Republican Gerald Malloy to win the U.S. Senate seat, securing 69% of the vote.Welch is taking over for Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. He has big shoes to fill because Leahy was the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, meaning he has large control over where federal funds go. He’s sent millions of dollars to help Verm…

1 year ago·Burlington, United States

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