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Lawmakers ready to challenge Douglas on campaign finance reform
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It appears that lawmakers are ready to challenge Governor Jim Douglas once again on the issue of campaign finance reform. That’s because after several hours of debate, the House gave its approval late today to legislation that the Governor opposes. The vote was 89 to 41.VPR News
Debate ahead on campaign finance reform
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The House this week is set to debate a new campaign finance reform law. Supporters say the bill will help reduce the influence of money in Vermont campaigns. But opponents argue it will undermine the role of political parties, and that the legislation is unconstitutional.VPR News
Agreement reached on expanding energy efficiency programs
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The Douglas Administration and Democratic leaders have reached agreement on how to expand energy efficiency programs.VPR News
Campaign finance reform bill moving quickly through Legislature
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Supporters of a new campaign finance reform bill say their measure is needed to eliminate "the appearance" of corruption in Vermont politics. But opponents of the legislation argue it’s unconstitutional, and will be overturned by the courts.VPR News
Former chairman of UVM’s theater department, Bill Schenk, passes away
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(Host) Bill Schenk, a former chairman of the Theater Department at the University of Vermont, died this week. Schenk came to UVM in 1965 and was instrumental in the growth of theater arts at the school. In the 1970’s he oversaw the renovation and move into the Royall Tyler Theatre, where the department still resides today.VPR News
VPR Evening News December 26th, 2007
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Senator Patrick Leahy helps shape a Farm Bill the President will sign; New England health officials are concerned about mumps; CVPS is reaching out to other corporations to raise money to keep Vermonters warm this winter; Three people have been arrested in one of Vermont’s largest art heists; and commentator Bill Mares on a new method for heating his home.VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 26, 2007
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The state’s largest electric utility is reaching out to other corporations to raise money with the goal of keeping Vermonters warm this winter; more…VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 19, 2007
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Lawmakers have agreed to an initiative to restrict the export of cluster bombs that Senator Patrick Leahy has pushed; more…VPR News