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Welch’s vote for bailout bill becomes issue in U.S. House race
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Progressive candidate Thomas Hermann says Congressman Peter Welch was wrong to vote for the legislation. But Welch says the bill is an important first step to help restore the country’s financial system.VPR News
Welch undecided on amended bailout bill
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Earlier this week, Congressman Peter Welch voted against the bail out plan because he was concerned that it placed too great a burden on taxpayers. Welch says he needs to balance several factors as he decides how he’ll vote on the amended bill.VPR News
Sanders: Wealthy should have to help bail out Wall St.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has some ideas for what Congress should do when it debates how to rescue the financial industry.VPR News
Welch will support energy bill that includes authorization of oil drilling
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The new energy bill increases heating assistance and boosts spending on renewable energy. But Vermont environmentalists say they’re disappointed, because it also authorizes oil drilling off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.Vermont Edition
Prosecuting sex crimes
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The attorney general and most of the state’s prosecutors are in favor of changes that would make it easier to prosecute sex crimes. We talk with Attorney General Bill Sorrell and Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage about why they support these reforms. And VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins us to analyze how the candidates for governor are approaching this issue.VPR News
Morning Newscast: August 13, 2008
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Anthony Pollina may have to return some campaign donations; Chinese officials are disputing a proposed electronics recycling bill; Verizon Wireless has changed their policy regarding releasing addresses to 911 operators; The Vermont Arts Council and Lyman Orton are offering some of the largest commissions ever to artist who depict Vermont’s challenges.VPR News
Attorney General says hemp bill is constitutional
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The Attorney General’s office has issued a key Constitutional ruling regarding hemp legislation passed by lawmakers this year. While the decision only affects the hemp bill, it establishes the legal framework to resolve similar constitutional controversies in the future.Vermont Edition
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
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Bob Kinzel talks with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz about two election-related bills that have been vetoed, and their implications for the November election. VPR’s Ross Sneyd analyzes the top stories this week, and we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.VPR News