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Governors association calls on Congress to pass economic recovery package
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In a letter today to congressional leaders, the National Governors Association said the money is needed by the states to help counter the effects of growing unemployment and increasing demand for state services.Vermont Edition
Gov. candidate Anthony Pollina
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Anthony Pollina’s independent campaign for governor got a boost from a federal court ruling on campaign finance recently. We talk with about the three-way race for governor. Also, an audio postcard from Old Bennington.Vermont Edition
Gov. Jim Douglas
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Vermont Edition continues a series of one-on-one interviews with candidates for statewide office with incumbent Governor Jim Douglas. Also, news analaysis from VPR’s John Dillon and a snapshot of voices in the week’s news.VPR News
New England governors, Canadian premiers OK resolutions
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New England’s governors and the premiers of Canada’s eastern provinces have adopted a resolution today calling for transportation systems that avoid greenhouse gas emissions.Vermont Edition
Gov. candidate Anthony Pollina
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Anthony Pollina’s campaign for governor has been hit with questions about his party affiliation and financing – but he’s still campaigning hard and stating his position on a number of key issues. Also, how schoolkids are reducing their carbon footprints by walking and biking to school.Vermont Edition
Reporters’ Roundtable
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The state’s top political reporters size up the statewide races and the impact of the presidential election on Vermont campigns.Vermont Edition
Prosecuting sex crimes
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The attorney general and most of the state’s prosecutors are in favor of changes that would make it easier to prosecute sex crimes. We talk with Attorney General Bill Sorrell and Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage about why they support these reforms. And VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins us to analyze how the candidates for governor are approaching this issue.Vermont Edition
Health insurance for small businesses
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AARP Vermont is pushing to expand one of the state’s Catamount Health program to cover small businesses. Opponents say move would compromise the financial stability of Catamount. We’ll debate the issue, and we continue our series of interview on how Vermonters are reducing their environmental impact.VPR News
