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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.
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Gov. candidate Gaye Symington

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Democrat Gaye Symington has a tough fight ahead in the campaign for governor. Voters are concerned about fuel prices and the  economy, and state leaders are worried about more budget cuts this Fall.  We’ll talk with her about how she plans to tackle these issues.
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Gov. Jim Douglas

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The GOP convention starts next week, and Vermont’s top Republican office-holder will be in attendance: Governor Jim Douglas. We talk with Douglas about John McCain’s choice for vice president, the prospects for Republican candidates in the November elections.
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Gov. Jim Douglas

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Governor Jim Douglas’ office has been in a high-profile disagreement with the EPA about cleaning up Lake Champlain. We discuss this issue and others, and we take your calls.
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Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Gaye Symington

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Bob Kinzel talks with Democrat Gaye Symington about the politics of a three-way gubernatorial race and the issues that define her candidacy. Also on the program, news analysis with VPR reporters and we listen back to some of the voices in the news this week.
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Legislative panel to review stimulus package

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Three days after Gov. Jim Douglas unveiled an economic stimulus package, the Legislature has set up a committee to review it and its and explore ways to strengthen Vermont’s economy.
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State Budget Cuts

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The goal is clear but it won’t be easy: lawmakers and the Douglas administration need to cut $25 million from the 2009 state budget. On Wednesday, a list of possible cuts was presented to the group, which will make its hard choices by Friday. Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Susan Bartlett and Finance Commissioner Jim Reardon give us the latest update on how the decisions are being made.
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Governor Jim Douglas

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The scope of safety assessments at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant and a capital gains tax plan are some of the issues we discuss with Governor Jim Douglas. Also, we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.
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Gov. Jim Douglas

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Governor Jim Douglas talks with Bob Kinzel about the key issues facing the state, and takes your phone calls. Also, news analysis with VPR’s Ross Sneyd and we listen back to some of the voices in the news this week.