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Bellows Falls students disciplined for war protest
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About two dozen Bellows Falls Union High School students are facing disciplinary action for walking out of class to protest the war in Iraq.Vermont Edition
Instant Runoff Voting
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We examine the pros and cons of Instant Runoff Voting with Burlington Rep. Chris Pearson, and Rutland Sen. Kevin Mullin. Also, Valley News reporter John Gregg joins us to talk about how some neighbors are fighting a proposed homeless shelter in White River Junction. And, we hear sounds from this year’s White Coat Ceremony at the University of Vermont.Vermont Edition
Leasing the state lottery
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Governor Jim Douglas proposed to the Legislature that the state lease its lottery to a private company. The plan could potentially generate $50 million in revenue, but critics have raised a philosophical objection. We hear the pros and cons adn take your calls. Also, news analysis with VPR’s Ross Sneyd, and we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.Vermont Edition
Democratic, Republican and Progressive leadership
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Lawmakers from the Democratic Republican and Progressive parties join us to discuss their top priorities for the year, and VPR’s Steve Zind reports on why the intricacies of lawmaking leave few bills standing for a floor vote.Commentary Series