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Midday Newscast: December 1, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 12:10pm Gov. Jim Douglas is in Washington today asking Congress to help the states deal with their financial problems; St. Johnsbury is among the Vermont towns that would like to take advantage of an economic stimulus package;VPR News
Douglas hopes states get bailout in next economic stimulus package
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Gov. Jim Douglas and a group of the nation’s governors will meet with President-elect Barack Obama next Tuesday to discuss the economic stimulus proposal.VPR News
Sanders urges lawmakers to move quickly on stimulus package
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Senator Bernie Sanders says it’s critical for Congress to pass a massive stimulus package to help revitalize the national economy.VPR News
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.VPR News
Vt officials push for wide ranging stimulus package
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A diverse group of state officials and economists is urging Congressman Peter Welch to support an economic stimulus package that includes a wide variety of projects.VPR News
Members of Vt delegation have differing views of economic stimulus package
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The 3 members of Vermont’s congressional delegation have different views of the new economic stimulus package that’s being considered in Washington. The question is whether or not Congress should pass a compromise rebate program now, and then address other economic concerns later.VPR News