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Balint demands answers about alleged illegal abduction of US resident

Rep. Becca Balint addresses serious allegations, naming officials in an abduction case and condemning governmental overreach on April 16 and 17, 2025.

By Burlington Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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Becca Balint calls out constitutional crisis, criticizes Trump Administration

Rep. Becca Balint, serving Vermont since 2023, highlights critical concerns about a constitutional crisis involving the Supreme Court's ruling and the perceived corruption in the federal government as of April 15 and 16, 2025

By Burlington Standard | Apr 16, 2025

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Rep. Becca Balint addresses citizenship arrest and democracy in social media posts

By Burlington Standard | Apr 15, 2025

In a recent series of tweets, Rep. Becca Balint, a U.S. Congress member from Vermont, discussed her personal and professional journey, alongside vehemently condemning an immigration incident involving a Vermont resident.

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Grand Isle County: Residents received $521,000 per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Burlington Standard | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.1% of income in Grand Isle County, providing an average of $70 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Becca Balint critiques policy and tariffs in April 10 social media posts

By Burlington Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Becca Balint, representing Vermont in Congress, voiced her strong opposition to the SAVE Act and addressed the negative impacts of Trump's tariff policies on small businesses in a series of tweets dated April 10, 2025.

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Rep. Becca Balint addresses due process and Social Security concerns

By Burlington Standard | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont highlights the risk to due process rights and warns against possible Social Security cuts following opposition from Republicans.

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Rep. Becca Balint criticizes Trump and Pentagon spending on social media

By Burlington Standard | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint has vocalized her critique of former President Trump and federal spending priorities via social media posts on April 7 and 8, 2025.

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Franklin County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.7% in 2022

By Burlington Standard | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.7% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,048 per capita to residents.

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Becca Balint reflects on Wisconsin's win and economic concerns in tweets

By Burlington Standard | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint has recently shared her views on significant political events, including the Wisconsin electoral outcome and a contested economic initiative.

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Rep. Becca Balint comments on constitutional roles and financial policies

By Burlington Standard | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint shared insights via Twitter on April 1-2, 2025, discussing the constitutionally defined roles of government branches, critiquing Republican policies on bank fees, and acknowledging a moment involving Sen.

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Rep. Becca Balint shares thoughts on legislative matters and victories

By Burlington Standard | Apr 1, 2025

Congresswoman Becca Balint shares her views on the SAVE Act and celebrates a legislative win for new parents.

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Chittenden County: Medicaid made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By Burlington Standard | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Chittenden County, providing an average of $2,386 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Becca Balint's social media posts critique political and health policies

By Burlington Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint, representing Vermont in Congress, has voiced strong opinions on her social media platform, addressing issues of political prisoners, healthcare policy, and labor practices, with her statements on March 27 and 28, 2025

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Rep. Becca Balint calls for decisive actions in recent tweets

By Burlington Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Representative Becca Balint, serving Vermont's at-large district, has called for Pete Hegseth's resignation and emphasized American values in recent tweets dated March 26 and 27, 2025.

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Becca Balint voices concern over Social Security changes

By Burlington Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont recently shared her views on Twitter regarding potential threats to Social Security benefits and questionable political narratives involving public figures like Jeffrey Goldberg and Donald Trump on March 25-26, 2025

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Chittenden County residents received $9,808 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 14th in Vermont

By Burlington Standard | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Chittenden County received an average of $9,808 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in Vermont.

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Becca Balint questions government leadership decisions in recent tweets

By Burlington Standard | Mar 24, 2025

Rep. Becca Balint voiced her opinions on key political appointments and actions through several tweets dated March 24, 2025.

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Becca Balint discusses education funding and consumer protection

By Burlington Standard | Mar 23, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 21-23, Rep. Becca Balint addresses significant topics including educational funding in Vermont amounting to millions and calls attention to consumer protection issues affecting Americans due to financial scams

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Grand Isle County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By Burlington Standard | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Grand Isle County, providing an average of $981 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Becca Balint addresses key issues including sports act vote and FTC firings

By Burlington Standard | Mar 20, 2025

In recent social media posts dated March 19-20, 2025, Rep. Becca Balint discussed her stance on several contentious political matters including legislation affecting transgender athletes and actions taken by former President Trump regarding...