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Sanders, Obama Administration tout Community Health Centers
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Senator Bernie Sanders wants to dramatically increase funding for community health centers across the county. His plan is being strongly supported by the Obama Administration and is included in the Senate’s overall health care reform bill.VPR News
Midday Newscast February 27, 2009
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Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed expanding community health centers as a step toward national health care reform; during town meeting next week, one central Vermont town will vote whether to reopen a small hydroelectric dam;Vermont Edition
Country stores work to stay open
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As some general stores struggle to stay open, communities are finding creative ways to keep them operating. Bob Kinzel provides an update on what the federal stimulus package could mean for Vermont. And Middlebury College student Alexander Manshel reports on Al Sharpton’s recent visit to campus.Vermont Edition
Community Health Centers
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Vermont’s Community Health Centers are an important piece of the state’s health care puzzle. On the next Vermont Edition, we’ll talk about how these centers operate. Also, an interview with one of the state’s top college professors and we’ll learn about an art exhibit in Stowe featuring the work of one of Mexico’s best known painters.VPR News
VT Edition: Hunt Blair & Dr. John Matthew on Vermont’s community health centers
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Hunt Blair, Vermont Director of Public Policy for the Bi-State Primary Care Association and Dr. John Matthew, Executive Director of the Health Center in Plainfield speak with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about the services provided by community health centers in VermontVPR News
Variety show celebrates Vermont’s Jewish community
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Recently a variety show of comedy, music and interviews that celebrate Vermont’s Jewish community took place at Burlington’s Waterfront Theater.VPR News
Midday Newscast: April 1, 2008
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The House has begun debating an expansion of the Catamount Health subsidized insurance program; abundant and frequent snow this winter has been welcome in the business offices of Vermont’s ski resorts; a new community center has opened in the city of Winooski, after five years of planning.VPR News
Business community criticizes housing bill
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Real estate developers are criticizing a housing bill that they say will make projects more expensive. The Legislature is expected to debate the bill when it returns from its Town Meeting break. But some in the business community say it’s better to let the bill die, rather than pass it in its current form.VPR News