Morning Newscast: July 16, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Trouble continues at Vermont Yankee nuclear plant, and they’ve attracted the attention of federal and state regulators;  A recent report by the Attorney General’s office says drug companies are targeting key doctors in the state, in hopes of influencing the decisions other doctors make;  Governor Jim Douglas is praising Vermont’s first two-day sales tax holiday and has hinted he’d support making it an annual event…

SBA loans available for flood damage

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration for four Vermont counties in the wake of June 14 flooding that damaged buildings and businesses in Rutland.