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Sanders Wants Federal Probe Into Chittenden County Gas Prices
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Senator Bernie Sanders wants a federal probe of gas prices in Chittenden County. Sanders says the investigation is needed because gas prices in Chittenden County are considerably higher than in other parts of the state.VPR News
Sanders’ Food Labeling Amendment Fails In Senate
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Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan to give individual states the authority to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods has been defeated in the U.S. Senate by a three to one margin. His proposal was one of more than 70 amendments to the 2012 Farm Bill.VPR News
ME Senator’s Staffer Fired For Tweet About Sanders
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A junior member of Maine Senator Susan Collins’ staff has been fired for sending a tweet about Senator Bernie Sanders.VPR News
Sanders Hits GOP Position On Air Legislation
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The U.S. Senate has voted to back an Environmental Protection Agency rule that Senator Bernie Sanders says will protect Vermonters and others in downwind states by controlling mercury and other toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants.VPR News
Sanders Introduces Dental Care Bill
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Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that he says is designed to deal with a growing dental care crisis in this country.VPR News
Sanders Praises Obama Pick For NRC Chair
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Senator Bernie Sanders says he’s encouraged by President Barack Obama’s choice to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.VPR News
Interview: Sanders Pushes For Postal Innovation
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Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the state of the U.S. Postal Service, keeping rural post offices open and ways the Post Office can innovate to remain relevant.Vermont Edition
Education Charts A New Course
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Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca discusses the department’s change to a state agency, and Senator Bernie Sanders looks at the future of rural post offices.VPR News