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Game Wardens On The Job
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The job of state game wardens may be more about managing people than managing animals. We discuss the law enforcement work of game wardens. Also, Senator Patrick Leahy on the Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan. And an update from VPR’s Bob Kinzel on the Legislature’s work over the weekend.VPR News
Analysis: Legislature Works Toward Adjournment
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VPR’s John Dillon talks with Bob Kinzel on Vermont Edition about the outlook for adjournment as the Legislature heads into the weekend.Vermont Edition
Is Hydro-Quebec ‘Renewable’ Energy?
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Lawmakers are in the midst of a debate over whether power produced by Hydro-Quebec should be considered "renewable." We’ll hear from both sides of the debate. Also, an update from the Statehouse as the Legislature works toward adjournment.VPR News
Legislature Approves Increased Interstate Weight Limit
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The Legislature has given its approval to the first major bill of the 2010 session. The House and Senate on Tuesday both quickly approved legislation that would allow heavier trucks to use Vermont’s interstate highway system.VPR News
New Session Opens With Budget Agreement
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The 2010 Legislative session opened today with an important budget agreement between Governor Jim Douglas and Democratic leaders.VPR News
Vermont Guard Faces Shifting Role In Afghanistan
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The head of the Vermont National Guard says Vermont soldiers face a difficult, possibly more dangerous, assignment in Afghanistan. Adjutant General Michael Dubie says the task has shifted from primarily training Afghan troops, to more of a combat mission.VPR News
Budget, Jobs, Vermont Yankee Top Legislative Agenda
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Vermont lawmakers are returning to Montpelier for the second half of their two-year term, with filling an estimated $150 million budget hole, jump-starting job creation and resolving the future of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant tops on legislative leaders’ agenda.VPR News
