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Bennington Firm Gets Funds To Develop Greener Cars
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The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $2.5 million contract to a Bennington company for development of new technologies for vehicles.VPR News
Vt. Towns Worried Over Downgraded U.S. Credit
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Some Vermont towns say their confidence in an economic recovery has been undermined by the downgrading of U.S. credit.VPR News
Biotech Company To Open In Newport With 200 Jobs
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A South Korean biotechnology company has announced that it will open a new factory in Newport and create 200 jobs. The company is AnC Bio and it manufactures medical equipment, including artificial organs.VPR News
Business Leaders Remain Optimistic On Economy
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Vermont’s top business executives are "cautiously optimistic" that the state’s economy will continue to grow at a slow but steady pace over the next few years. The group is forecasting an increase in sales and hiring over the next 12 months.VPR News
With Petition In Hand, Sanders Pushes For Tax On Wealthy
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Senator Bernie Sanders is leading an effort among Senate Democrats to raise taxes on the wealthy as part of a deficit-reduction plan. Sanders argues that the final package should be a balance between budgets cuts and new revenue.VPR News
To Cut Debt, Sanders Says Raise Taxes
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for tax increases to reduce the nation’s debt, although House Republicans have said they won’t support any plan that includes tax hikes.VPR News
Grocery Software Co. Will Move To Winooski Landmark
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In Winooski, a 21st century company is investing in a 19th century mill building. Software developer MyWebGrocer has purchased the Champlain Mill on the Winooski River in downtown Winooski.VPR News
State Approves Loans To Small Businesses
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Economic officials say they will distribute $6.9 million in development financing to businesses throughout the state, in an effort to stimulate job growth.The VPR Table
