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Debating The Pros And Cons Of A Citizen Legislature
Monday, 02/06/12 Noon and 7pm
Having a part-time citizen legislature - rather than a full time professional one - is one of the hallmarks of Vermont politics and culture. We look at the pros and cons of having citizen lawmakers - and how it affects the atmosphere at the Statehouse, how things get done, and who runs for office. -
Congressman Welch On Taxes, Energy And The Middle East
Friday, 02/03/12 Noon and Thursday, 02/02/12 7pm
Congressman Peter Welch was among those in support of President Barack Obama's recent rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline project. We talk to Welch about that contentious decision and other energy issues, as well as taxes and his recent congressional trip to the Middle East. - Issues Faced By Displaced Vermonters
- Evaluating The State Of Vermont's Dams
- State, Advocates At Odds Over Abuse Response
- More Vermont Edition »
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Porto: Lessons From A Public Life
Friday, 02/03/12 5:55pm
Commentator and Vermont Law School professor has been thinking about the life of legendary football coach Joe Paterno and thinks several important lessons can be learned from Paterno's career. -
Thursday, 02/02/12 5:55pm
Every new year offers a fresh start - but it also reminds us all that another birthday is coming. Commentator Elaine Harrington looks at the perks of aging in Vermont. - Pfeiffer: Ground Hog Day
- Schubart: Religious Wars
- Gilbert: The Presidency
- More VPR Commentaries »
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Welch Will Push To Spend Billions Repairing Infrastructure
Friday, 02/03/12 5:50pm
Congressman Peter Welch is backing a multi-billion dollar plan to repair the country's transportation and communications infrastructure. Welch is convinced voters will support the legislation, because he says it will have a positive impact at every level of the economy. -
House Approves Special License Plate For Disaster Relief
Friday, 02/03/12 12:04pm
The Vermont House Friday morning approved issuing a special license plate to raise money for people affected by Tropical Storm Irene. -
In Montpelier, Voters To Weigh Tax Changes
Friday, 02/03/12 12:04pm
On Town Meeting Day, voters in Montpelier will consider proposed tax changes designed to raise revenue. Montpelier's City Council wants to implement a 1 percent local sales tax as well as a 1 percent local rooms, meals and alcohol tax. - Disaster Recovery Group Sets Ambitious Goals
- After Irene, Londonderry Family Counts Blessings
- Newscast For Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 7:34 a.m.
- Towns To Vote On Corporate Personhood
- Senate Panel Urged To Expand School Choice
- VTC To Begin Aviation BS Degree
- Yankee Critics Want State To Start Over On Permit Process
- Senate Passes Environmental Enforcement Bill
- House Approves Redesign Of Mental Health System
- Police Peeved Over Pig Prank
- Sister Elizabeth Candon, Longtime Educator, Is Dead At 90
- Funding Released To Create New Bus Routes
- Newspaper Descendant Jailed Without Bail
- House Considers Future Of Vermont State Hospital
- House Approves Reapportionment Bill
- After Narrowly Surviving Irene, Wardsboro Family Waits For Resolution
- Lawmakers, Advocates Push Autism Coverage
- Without Snow, Ski Event Cancelled
- Employers Offer Range Of Views On Health Care
- UVM To Ban Bottled Water, Ends Coca-Cola Contract
- Shumlin Wants PSB To Take Additional Testimony In Yankee Case
- More VPR News »
Topics
- After Irene, Londonderry Family Counts Blessings
- Towns To Vote On Corporate Personhood
- Congressman Welch On Taxes, Energy And The Middle East
- Debate Rages Over Asbestos Issues In Canada
- House Approves Redesign Of Mental Health System
- Disaster Recovery Group Sets Ambitious Goals
- Sister Elizabeth Candon, Longtime Educator, Is Dead At 90
- Police Peeved Over Pig Prank
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Army To Try Bradley Manning In WikiLeaks Data Case
Feb 3, 8:48pm Pfc. Bradley Manning, 24, will stand trial for allegedly giving more than 700,000 secret U.S. documents and classified combat video to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks for publication. Manning, a low-ranking intelligence analyst, is charged in the biggest leak of classified data in U.S. history.
Nevada A Safe Bet For Romney And Start Of Likely Bad Month For Rivals
Feb 3, 7:42pm Nevada is, in part, such friendly territory for Romney because of its place in the Mormon Corridor, a group of states fanning out from Utah which, besides Nevada, include Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho and southern California with significant populations of Romney's fellow Mormons.
- Argentina, Britain Trade Barbs, As Prince William Arrives At Falklands
- On Positive Jobs Report, Nasdaq Hits 11-Year High
- Near Syria's Capital, The Evidence Of Heavy Fighting
- Military Judge Denies Request To Delay Sept. 11 Case At Guantanamo
- The Surprising Story Of A Super Bowl Snack
- Senator Demands Answers from Freddie Mac's Regulator
- Vermont Inmates Hide Image Of Pig On Police Decals
- Can Komen Recover From Controversy?
UN 'to vote on Syria resolution'
Feb 3, 10:46pm The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
Feb 3, 6:45pm The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.