President Barack Obama is making a quick stop in New Hampshire the same day his supporters embark on a 24-hour tour around the state.

Leading Vermont Democrats say they hope President Barack Obama improves his performance in the presidential debates.

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is creating a buzz in southern Vermont, where the former Massachusetts governor is beginning preparations for next month's debates.

President Barack Obama will visit New Hampshire this weekend.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie has been tapped by President Obama to serve as Deputy Commander of the United States Northern Command, but his replacement won't be chosen until next year.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie has been nominated as the deputy commander of the United States Northern Command, the military's unified command in charge of protecting U.S. territory and providing military support for civil authorities in the event of a national emergency.

President Obama is in Afghanistan and will address the nation tonight. VPR will carry NPR's live coverage from Afghanistan beginning at 7:30 p.m.

While the crowds inside the field house at the University of Vermont were cheering President Obama's very presence, outside, some people were protesting what they say are promises the President has failed to live up to since taking office.

Vermont got its first presidential visit in 17 years Friday. President Obama noted that no other state has gone so long without a presidential appearance. The president spent a little more than four hours in the state to headline two fund-raisers, and drew $750,000.

President Barack Obama is campaigning in Vermont Friday. He's projected to carry the state comfortably, but his level of support in the fall will depend heavily on how the economy is faring in those regions of the state that are still experiencing tepid economic growth and high unemployment.

Newscast: Friday, March 23, 2012 at 12:04 p.m.

President Barack Obama has nominated Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim to head the World Bank, a surprise pick for the international financial institution's top job.

All three members of Vermont's Congressional delegation say President Obama's plan to reduce the federal deficit by $3 trillion over the next 10 years is a balanced approach to deal with a serious fiscal issue. But they question if it has a chance of being passed by Congress.

VPR will carry live coverage of President Obama's statement at 1:00pm. The President is expected to address the downgrading of US credit and the helicopter crash in Afghanistan this last week.

  Text of President Barack Obama's remarks on the debt-ceiling deal with congressional leaders, provided by the White House.

When President Barack Obama ran for office three years ago, he cast himself as a candidate promising bold change. Although he carried Vermont overwhelmingly, some of his most passionate supporters in the state are readjusting to a more measured candidate Obama in 2012. SLIDESHOW: Voter Voices

Congressman Peter Welch says gas prices could continue to decline in the coming weeks because President Obama has authorized the withdrawal of millions of barrels of oil from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve. Earlier: Prices Impact Driving Habits 

Governor Jim Douglas is urging the Obama Administration to modify its plan for promoting renewable energy sources across the country.

VPR will broadcast President Obama's State of the Union Address, followed by the Republican response, Wednesday evening at 9pm.

VPR broadcast live President Obama's address to the nation on Tuesday December 1 at 8.  He announced his plan for the future of American forces in Afghanistan.

Governor Jim Douglas is urging President Obama and congressional leaders to consider incorporating many of Vermont's health care initiatives into a new national reform plan.