Midday Newscast: January 2, 2008

Vermont health officials say there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of people with syphilis; Vermont legislators say they want to help people who don’t have adequate health insurance coverage; the national Democratic Party expects all of its incumbent members of Congress to help raise money for the 2008 elections; six days before the New Hampshire primary, a new poll shows tight races on both sides and many voters who have not made a final choice.