The Vermont House waged a contentious debate about water pollution and property rights; Congressman Peter Welch wants to know why the Bush administration is exempting overseas contractors from U.S. fraud and fiscal abuse laws; A program in Montpelier that provides a variety of services to families has won federal funding; State officials are satisfied with how Vermont’s banks are responding to a security breach at Hannaford’s; A new report says New England is not likely to meet its targets for global warming pollution reductions; The co-founders of Ben and Jerry’s are underwriting a campaign to protest China’s support for Sudan; and commentator Olin Robison on the new Seven Deadly Sins.
