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VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 30, 2008
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress will act quickly to pass a massive economic stimulus package; later this afternoon, demonstrators in Vermont plan to protest Israel’s strikes against Palestinians in Gaza;Vermont Edition
Public role in state budget cuts
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The role of citizen participation in and knowledge of the state’s budget process. Vermont prepares for a years of Samuel de Champlain events. The finer points of skate sharpening.Classical Music with Walter Parker
Midday Classical: the late Vermont pianist Susan Halligan
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We will remember Vermont pianist Susan Halligan, who died November 30 at age 70, with her recording of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations.VPR News
Tax commissioner issues tax rate recommendation
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Vermont’s tax commissioner has issued his tax rate recommendations, but he’s suggesting that lawmakers not accept them.Commentary Series
Good Neighbors
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As part of VPR’s continuing effort to explore the ways in which we Reach Out to each other in hard times, commentator Ken Davis looks back on the big events of 2008 – and a few important stories that didn’t make the news.VPR News
Morning Newscast: December 30, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Vermont’s tax commissioner has issued his tax rate recommendations, but he’s suggesting that lawmakers not accept them. The recession has hurt one source of state revenues that some thought were immune to tough economic times. Proceeds from the Vermont lottery are down about 10 percent…VPR News
State warns of mortgage scams
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Vermont regulators are warning people about new scams in which companies offer mortgage help to cash-strapped homeowners only to bilk them of money later.VPR News
VLCT head urges against using education surplus
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Leaders of Vermont’s cities and towns say the state’s education funding system could collapse if a surplus in the education fund is tapped to support the rest of state government.VPR News
