Midday Newscast: September 24, 2008

Vermont Democrats accuse Governor Jim Douglas of waging a negative personal campaign against Gaye Symington; Vermont dairy farmers face more tough times; new poll in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race shows Senator John Sununu and former Governor Jeanne Shaheen are virtually tied.

Leahy, Sanders, Gregg, Sununu vote for housing bill

Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, and New Hampshire’s John Sununu and Judd Gregg were on the winning side Saturday as the Senate approved a plan to help homeowners facing foreclosure and to save mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.