Senator Welch Questions AG Pam Bondi on Healthcare, Voting Rights, and Pending Litigation

Healthcare Concerns and Government Shutdown

• ⚠️ Senator Welch highlighted the urgent issue of rising health insurance premiums for families, with a November 1st deadline, exacerbated by the government shutdown.
• 💡 He emphasized that this affects families in both Democratic and Republican states, urging bipartisan negotiation to resolve the healthcare crisis.
• 🏥 Attorney General Bondi suggested connecting with nonprofits that assist children with terminal illnesses and stated that healthcare for illegal aliens is a sticking point in the shutdown.

Voting Rights and 'The Left'

• ❓ Senator Welch questioned Attorney General Bondi about a letter from her voting rights chief, which asserted a fear of "the left" taking over the voting process.
• 🎯 Welch specifically asked Bondi what she meant by "the left" and if there was factual basis for this apprehension regarding Vermont's voting system.
• 🚫 Bondi stated she was not familiar with the specific assertion and would speak with her chief, while also mentioning ongoing voter role lawsuits in six states.

Handling of Pending Litigation

• 🧐 Senator Welch pointed out that Attorney General Bondi discussed the sentencing of a defendant related to Justice Kavanaugh, which is pending appeal, while also citing pending litigation as a reason not to discuss other matters.
• ⚖️ Bondi clarified that the Kavanaugh case details were facts from the sentencing hearing, not an exception to discussing pending litigation, and that her office is entitled to voter information.

The Tom Homeman Case

• ❓ Senator Welch inquired about a tape with audio and video of a $50,000 transfer to Tom Homeman.
• 🤷 Bondi stated she did not know the answer, as the matter was resolved prior to her confirmation as attorney general.
• 🗣️ Welch expressed public interest in knowing the whereabouts of the $50,000, while Bondi defended Tom Homeman against accusations of slander.