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Morning Newscast: August 8, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: This year’s gubernatorial candidates have taken very different approaches to releasing their financial data; The probation officer who supervised the man accused of abducting 12-year-old Brooke Bennett says he felt compelled to recommend the release of Michael Jacques from probation on an earlier conviction; Young baseball players from New Hampshire and Vermont leave today for Cuba…VPR News
Financial disclosures at center of gubernatorial campaign controversy
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Should the spouses of statewide candidates be required to fully disclose their financial holdings? That question has been raised in this year’s gubernatorial campaign because the candidates have taken very different approaches on the issue. VPR’s Bob Kinzel takes a closer look.VPR News
Symington backs plan to increase wind power
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Wind power has emerged as a key issue in this year’s gubernatorial race.VPR News
Pollina releases financial data
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Independent gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina says he and his wife have about $656,000 in financial assets.VPR News
Douglas outpaces gubernatorial opponents in raising money
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Governor Jim Douglas is leading the race for campaign cash. Douglas has raised more than three times as much as his Democratic challenger, House Speaker Gaye Symington.VPR News
Administration wants to charge VSEA $1,700 for public records
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The Douglas administration is demanding $1,700 from the Vermont State Employees’ Association if the union wants to look at public records related to the 400 state job cuts Gov. Jim Douglas has ordered.VPR News
Randolph lawmaker Rep. Jim Hutchinson dies
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Vermont State Rep. Jim Hutchinson has died. He was 60.VPR News
Gubernatorial campaign rhetoric heating up
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington is having none of Gov. Jim Douglas’ criticisms that she’s standing in the way of economic growth in the state.VPR News