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Brattleboro band headed to inaugural parade
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The Brattleboro Union High School band has been invited to Washington to march in the Inaugural Parade, following Barack Obama’s swearing in as the nation’s 44th president.VPR News
NH DOT ready if Congress sends highway project money
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New Hampshire’s transportation commissioner has his list ready if Congress ponies up $64 billion for highway projects as part of an economic recovery plan.VPR News
Health care reform leaders hope Vermont will get help from Obama
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They say that Vermont could become a laboratory for the federal government as it tries to expand insurance coverage. But others question if Vermont’s experience provides a relevant model for the rest of the country.VPR News
Eric Holder wins Leahy’s praise
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Senator Patrick Leahy says Attorney General-designate Eric Holder has a long reputation for fairness.VPR News
Morning Newscast: November 6, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Congressman Peter Welch believes the framework for Barack Obama’s winning presidential campaign was built in Vermont; The latest vote count in the governor’s race shows Independent Anthony Pollina edging out Democrat Gaye Symington for second place. Democrats, Independents and Progressives are now looking back at the race, and they promise not to divide their vote in the future…VPR News
Welch crusies to re-election
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(Host) Congressman Peter Welch easily won re-election to a second term. Welch faced only token opposition and was able to win nearly 85 percent of the vote. Welch told the Democratic victory party that he believes Congress and the new Obama administration will deliver on promises of change. (Welch) “What this election is about is important things, like restoring our middle class, like restoring and reviving our reputation in the world, like fighting for a new energy economy. But, you know, what we fight for is something even more important.VPR News
Leahy says Obama faces big challenges
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But Leahy says he thinks the new president is up to the challenge and Leahy looks forward to Obama’s first 100 days in office.VPR News
Election day arrives with good weather, heavy turnout
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Many people have already voted – town and city clerks around the state say early voting so far makes this election look like one for the record books.VPR News