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Douglas wants to exempt State Police from budget cuts
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Governor Jim Douglas says he is willing to look at a plan to save money by closing some of Vermont’s district courts.VPR News
VT Edition: Governor Jim Douglas on the State budget
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VPR’s Bob Kinzel speaks with Governor Jim Douglas about the priorities and process as Vermont tries to cut $37 million from the state budget.Vermont Edition
Gov. Jim Douglas
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The Douglas administration and legislative leaders are aiming to cut $37 million from the state’s budget. VPR’s Ross Sneyd explains the budget shortfall and the process for making cuts. Then Gov. Douglas joins us to explain the budget priorities and take your calls.VPR News
Douglas to Congress: small states need special help
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Governor Jim Douglas went to Washington today to tell Congress that small states like Vermont need special assistance from a proposed economic stimulus package.VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 11, 2008
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Governor Jim Douglas is before a congressional committee at this hour to make a pitch for financial help for the states; before he left for Washington, Gov. Douglas weighed in on the future of the Vermont Yankee power plant;VPR News
Douglas meets Obama, makes case for bailout of states
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After meeting with president elect Barack Obama today, Governor Jim Douglas says he’s optimistic the new administration will help the states with a federal bailout.VPR News
Douglas in D.C. pitching for bailout for states
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Governor Jim Douglas is calling on Congress to draft a bill that includes more money for Medicaid, unemployment benefits, transportation and water projects.VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 1, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 12:10pm Gov. Jim Douglas is in Washington today asking Congress to help the states deal with their financial problems; St. Johnsbury is among the Vermont towns that would like to take advantage of an economic stimulus package;Vermont Edition
