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Morning Newscast: November 3, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Since the 2006 election when human error prompted a recount and reversal of Vermont’s election for auditor, 30 more Vermont communities now have vote-tabulating machines bringing the total to 103. In just a few hours from now, the U.S. Supreme Court will open its November session. In the audience will be a Vermont lawyer and his client…VPR News
Musician’s case headed to Supreme Court today
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In just a few hours from now, the U.S. Supreme Court will open its November session. In the audience will be a Vermont lawyer and his client. Their case caps a legal journey that began eight years ago with a horrible medical injury. The outcome could determine the rights of people to sue companies over dangerous products.VPR News
Vermont consumer rights case goes to Supreme Court
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A Vermont woman is at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that could determine the rights of consumers to sue over dangerous products. The woman is Diana Levine, a musician who lost her right arm because of a medical disaster. VPR’s John Dillon has the story that leads from the back roads of Marshfield to the marble halls of the Supreme Court.VPR News
Leahy urges Supreme Court to uphold ruling against drug company
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Senator Patrick Leahy is taking a Vermonter’s side in her case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Leahy filed arguments on behalf of Diana Levine of Marshfield.VPR News
Vt. woman at center of major U.S. Supreme Court case
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A Vermont musician is at the center of a case that is to be decided soon by the U.S. Supreme Court in which drug companies are seeking federal protection from product liability lawsuits in state courts.VPR News