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Lawmakers wrap 2008 session

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Lawmakers in Montpelier finished their work over the weekend, ending a session dominated by energy issues, housing initiatives, and the state’s worsening economy. The House also said good-bye to Democratic Speaker Gaye Symington, who is leaving her post and is considering a run for governor. VPR’s John Dillon has this report:
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Symington won’t seek reelection in her district

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House speaker Gaye Symington will not seek re-election this fall from her Chittenden County district that includes the towns of Jericho, Underhill and Bolton. She made the announcement in the waning hours of the legislative session on Saturday.
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Democrats urge gubernatorial run by House Speaker

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House Speaker Gaye Symington got a rousing reception from Vermont Democrats at a party dinner over the weekend, with former Governor Madeleine Kunin and others urging her to run against Governor Jim Douglas.
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Morning Newscast: April 2, 2008

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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: House Speaker Gaye Symington is considering running for governor; one leading business group says it’s time to stop talking and start implementing an economic development strategy; Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter returns to Vermont this week as part of the Peace and Justice Center’s events marking the 5-year anniversary of the War in Iraq.
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Clinton supporters say support for war hurt candidate

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     It was a disappointing night for the supporters of Senator Clinton, who were hoping for a much closer outcome. A small group of campaign workers slowly filtered into Sweetwaters restaurant in downtown Burlington. The evening was essentially over before it started when the national networks called the race for Senator Obama one minute after the polls had closed here.