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State moves quickly to authorize stimulus money
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The Douglas Administration is moving very quickly to authorize $85 million in new federal stimulus money for several dozen road and bridge projects across Vermont.Vermont Edition
Truth Commission on the Bush Administration
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Discussion of Senator Patrick Leahy’s proposal to form a "Truth Commission" to examine some policies of the Bush presidency. Political reporter John Gregg of the Valley News digs into New Hampshire’s share of the state aid package.VPR News
Stimulus package could have major impact in Vermont
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State officials say dozens of bridge and road projects could be started in the coming weeks, and they expect these projects will boost employment in the construction industry.VPR News
VT Edition Interview: Bob Kinzel on Vermont and the stimulus package
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Political reporter Bob Kinzel speaks with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about what Vermont officials are learning about the stimulus package.Vermont Edition
Country stores work to stay open
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As some general stores struggle to stay open, communities are finding creative ways to keep them operating. Bob Kinzel provides an update on what the federal stimulus package could mean for Vermont. And Middlebury College student Alexander Manshel reports on Al Sharpton’s recent visit to campus.VPR News
Sanders supports stimulus package, even with reduced funding for education
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Senator Bernie Sanders says he strongly supports the scaled down version of the federal economic stimulus package, because he’s convinced it will still help fund critical programs in Vermont.Vermont Edition
State Budget
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House Speaker Shap Smith discusses the state budget crisis and several other key issues at the State House. Plus, a review of the top stories around our region and the voices in the news this week.VPR News
Midday Newscast: February 5, 2009
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Several Vermont legislators want to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana; a South Burlington woman was on Capitol Hill this morning as the Senate investigated how the federal government responded to peanut products tainted with Salmonella;VPR News