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Symington calls on Douglas to pull radio ads
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington is calling on Governor Jim Douglas to pull a number of radio ads that Symington says intentionally distort her record.Vermont Edition
Gov. candidate Gaye Symington
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Democrat Gaye Symington has a tough fight ahead in the campaign for governor. Voters are concerned about fuel prices and the economy, and state leaders are worried about more budget cuts this Fall. We’ll talk with her about how she plans to tackle these issues.VPR News
Douglas, Symington disagree over how to fight sex crimes
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington and Republican governor Jim Douglas strongly disagree over the most effective way to combat sex crimes in Vermont.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 13, 2008, 2008
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Gaye Symington says more troopers should be transferred to special units that investigate sex crimes; a Vermont state senator says the Chinese government has tried to influence state law; artists have been asked to help Vermont tackle its future; some underground fuel tanks in New Hampshire need to be inspected because they might leak hazardous substances.VPR News
VT Edition roundtable: Assessing the governor’s race
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The race for governor of Vermont has been underway for six months but things are just starting to heat up.VPR News
Midday Newscast: July 22, 2008
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Fuel prices may force changes at public transit agency; Gaye Symington doesn’t believe Anthony Pollina’s Independent status will affect the race; Barre city councilors get their first chance to consider mayor’s sex offender proposal; New York’s attorney general opens investigation of two companies that operate wind farms in the state; Truck detour in the Upper Valley.VPR News
Bennett case sparks debate over how to reduce sexual violence
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The kidnapping and murder of a 12 year old Braintree girl last week has sparked a debate among Vermont’s political leaders about ways to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in the state.VPR News
Morning Newscast: July 8, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Jury selection is moving faster than expected in the trial of the man charged with killing two people in Essex in August 2006; Democratic challenger Gaye Symington says Governor Jim Douglas is not moving quickly to get additional funds out to Vermonters for home weatherization projects…VPR News