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Bob Kinzel

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Bob is a veteran Vermont journalist, specializing in political reporting. He is based in VPR’s Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont’s Statehouse. Prior to joining VPR full time in 2002, Bob ran the Vermont News Service for 21 years. The service provided daily local news for eleven stations, including VPR. Bob started the News Service following a stint as news director for WNCS.

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Special Commission Would Study Affordable Health Care For All Vermonters Tuesday, 03/09/10 5:50pm and Wednesday, 03/10/10 7:04am - VPR News Legislation that would ultimately ensure that all Vermonters have access to affordable health care will soon be debated by the Vermont Senate.
Vermont's Revenue Picture Worsens Monday, 03/08/10 5:50pm and Tuesday, 03/09/10 6:34am - VPR News There are new signs that Vermont is not coming out of the recession as quickly as anticipated. The Douglas Administration says an unexpected drop in state revenues means there will need to be more cuts in next year's budget.
Welch Sees Close Vote In House On Health Care Reform Friday, 03/05/10 5:50pm - VPR News Congressman Peter Welch says the vote on a new health care reform bill could hinge on Democrats who are pushing for more restrictive language on the use of federal funds for abortion.
VPR's Ross Sneyd On The Week's Top News Stories Friday, 03/05/10 1:46pm - VPR News Reporter Ross Sneyd joins VPR's Bob Kinzel to discuss the week's top news stories.
Congressman Peter Welch Friday, 03/05/10 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition Congressman Peter Welch discusses what provisions he believes need to be part of the health care reform bill and his feelings about the prospect of using budget reconciliation to get the reform bill approved.
Sanders Defends Use Of Budget Reconciliation Thursday, 03/04/10 5:50pm and Friday, 03/05/10 6:34am - VPR News Sen. Bernie Sanders is defending a plan by Democratic leaders to use the "budget reconciliation" process to pass a health care reform bill.
Majority Of School Budgets Pass At Town Meeting Wednesday, 03/03/10 5:50pm and Thursday, 03/04/10 6:34am - VPR News Despite the difficult economic climate, a vast majority of local school budgets passed at Town Meeting. Officials think that's because many school boards spent months preparing level funded budgets.
Annual Doyle Poll Will Gather Input On Yankee, Cell Phones Tuesday, 03/02/10 7:04am - VPR News
This Town Meeting Day marks the 41^st year that Washington Country senator Bill Doyle has conducted a survey on issues facing the state.
Welch Backs Overturn Of Court Ruling On Campaign Finance Monday, 03/01/10 5:50pm and Tuesday, 03/02/10 6:34am - VPR News Congressman Peter Welch is supporting a proposed constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court decision on campaign finance reform, as well as short term measures that he says will lessen the impact of the ruling on this year's elections.
Douglas Says Yankee Could Be In Vermont's Energy Future Friday, 02/26/10 5:50pm - VPR News Governor Jim Douglas says Vermont Yankee could play a role in the state's energy future - if questions about the facility are answered, and if plant officials repair a breach of trust with the state.

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