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‘Recession session’ gets under way today
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Vermont lawmakers gather in Montpelier today to start their 2009-2010 session under some of the darkest fiscal clouds in memory.VPR News
VT Edition: Bill Doyle & Kesha Ram on serving in the Legislature
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with with Senator Bill Doyle, and Kesha Ram, about what motivates them to serve, and what they believe they can accomplish in the next two years.Vermont Edition
Lawmakers look ahead
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Each lawmaker brings his or her own perspective to the work of the Legislature, and we talk with two of them with unique backgrounds – 22 year old Rep. Kesha Ram of Burlington, and Sen. Bill Doyle, whose served Washington County for 40 years. Also, how a bill becoems a law, and we learn some of the history of the Statehouse building.VPR News
Money debates expected to dominate session
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Vermont lawmakers return to Montpelier this week with the state’s money woes tops on their minds.VPR News
Candidates divided, if election goes to Legislature
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If no candidate in the gubernatorial race wins 50% of the vote, the Legislature will elect the next governor in January. Should lawmakers vote for the candidate who receives the most votes?VPR News
VT Edition: Chris Pearson, Kevin Mullin & John Campbell legislative issues
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House Progressive Caucus leader Chris Pearson of Burlington, Senate Republican Whip Kevin Mullin from Rutland, and Democratic Senate Majority Leader John Campbell of Windsor County speak with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about the recent legislative session.VPR News
Morning Newscast: May 5, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Lawmakers in Montpelier finished their work over the weekend, ending a session dominated by energy issues, housing initiatives, and the state’s worsening economy; One of the last bills to break out of the legislative logjam was a bill designed to make it easier for developers to build housing near downtowns or village centers.VPR News
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:VPR News