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New report says more Vermont children are getting free summer lunches
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A new report says more poor Vermont children are enrolling in programs that provide free or reduced-price lunches in the summer. But nutrition experts say there are still thousands of kids who probably go hungry when the school cafeteria closes each spring.VPR News
VT Edition Interview: VPR’s Ross Sneyd Analyzes Top Stories
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VPR’s Ross Sneyd discusses the stories that made news this week.VPR News
National bill includes affordable housing initiative pioneered in Vermont
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The housing bill signed into law by President Bush this morning was inspired, in part, by a successful program in Vermont. A key provision of the new law establishes the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, a concept first tried in Vermont 21 years ago. VPR’s Ross Sneyd has more.VPR News
UVM traces its history with a walking tour
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In a new historical walking tour of the University of Vermont, visitors can look into the bronze eyes of Ira Allen and relive the university’s past. VPR’s Ross Sneyd went along for the first tour.VPR News
EPA’s criticism of Lake Champlain cleanup becomes scientific, political debate
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s criticism about the pace of cleaning up Lake Champlain has become a debate about science – and about politics. Governor Jim Douglas says it’s another example of the Bush administration’s refusal to effectively deal with environmental issues. But as VPR’s Ross Sneyd reports, Democrat Gaye Symington sides with the EPA and says it’s Douglas who has failed the environment.VPR News
Farm bill includes provision allowing Bromley Resort to buy Green Mountain National Forest land
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Earlier this afternoon, the U-S Senate passed a five-year extension of the farm bill. Senator Patrick Leahy has been widely praised by farmers because the legislation expands a dairy price support program. But, as VPR’s Ross Sneyd reports, a few other provisions that Leahy inserted into the bill have also gotten attention.VPR News
Vermont ski areas say they had about 4.1 million skier visits this winter
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Many areas in Vermont had record-setting snowfall this winter, and the state’s ski resorts welcomed it. They had a steady stream of skiers and snowboarders who took advantage of the weather. But they didn’t end up breaking any records.VPR News
Letter carriers will collect donations for Vermont food shelves
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Letter carriers will do more than just drop off the mail across Vermont tomorrow. They’ll also pick up donations that they’ll deliver to food shelves across the region. VPR’s Ross Sneyd has more.VPR News
