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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Thursday, 03/18/10 Noon and 7pm
A bill making its way through the senate would create up to five "compassion centers" to legally disburse medical marijuana. Also, one senator wants to further regulate slaughterhouses, and we celebrate the Iranian New Year. -
Wednesday, 03/17/10 Noon and 7pm
The City of Rutland is grappling with a crisis in its Police Department, stemming from a child pornography investigation focused on an officer. We talk with Mayor Chris Louras about how the police investigation is being handled, and other critical issues facing Rutland. - 18th Century French Fort Uncovered
- Banning Hospital Advertising
- Sen. Patrick Leahy
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Friday, 03/19/10 7:55am
Most people know about of Helen Keller, but comparitively few have heard of Laura Bridgman. As part of our recognition of Women's History Month, commentator Edith Hunter has her story. -
Page: Thoughts On Bryce Canyon
Thursday, 03/18/10 5:55pm
Commentator Ruth Page has learned of a dispute in which "natural resource" is defined in two different - and conflicting - ways.
- Luskin: Grace Burnett
- Schubart: Humane Slaughter
- Seamans: Political Folk Tale
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Welch Will Vote 'Yes' On Health Care Vote
Thursday, 03/18/10 5:50pm and Friday, 03/19/10 6:34am
Congressman Peter Welch says he'll support the health care reform bill when it comes up for a vote in the U.S. House this weekend because it will help provide coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.
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Two Dozen Arrested in Drug Sweep
Friday, 03/19/10 7:34am
A law enforcement sweep in the Connecticut River Valley has resulted in the arrest of two dozen people on drug charges.
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Menu Calorie Count Bill Passes Senate
Friday, 03/19/10 7:04am
Menus at fast food and chain restaurants will look very different under a bill passed by the Vermont Senate. Backers of the proposal hope it will encourage Vermonters to be more aware of the caloric value of the foods they eat.
- House Passes Housing Data Base Bill
- $8.5 Million Jobs Bill Advances
- Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Of "The Hemingses of Monticello" To Speak In Bennington
- Statehouse Schedule
- Vermonter Celebrates Iranian New Year
- Bill Further Regulates Slaughterhouses
- Senate Approves Abenaki Recognition
- Craftsbury Student Wins Vermont Spelling Bee
- Professor Says Niqab Case Part Of Larger Culture Battle
- NH Legislative Committee Proposes $47 million In Cuts
- House Advances Foreclosure Mediation Bill
- NH House Says More Study Needed On Tax Repeal
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Nine Major Changes In The Democrats' Health Bill
Mar 19, 10:01am In their push to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats unveiled a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the "yes" category. Listen to audio »
Immigration Activists Frustrated By Pace Of Reform
Mar 19, 8:12am President Obama promised to make overhauling immigration laws a top priority in his first year as president, but the odds that it will happen even in his second year seem long. Thousands of activists plan to converge on Washington, D.C., in hopes of prodding him to action. Listen to audio »
- FDA Restricts Marketing Tobacco To Youth
- Undecided Lawmakers Targeted For Their Health Vote
- Thousands To Rally For Immigration Overhaul
- CBO Figures Show Health Care Bill Would Cut Deficit
- Stakes High For Obama Presidency In Health Care Bill
- Tehran Halts Travel By Poet Called 'Lioness Of Iran'
- Austinites Angle For A Piece Of SXSW Cash Cow
- Exploring The Taliban's Complex, Shadowy Finances
Quartet urges settlement freeze
Mar 19, 9:12am The international Quartet of Mid-East peace mediators urges Israel to freeze settlement activity in occupied territories.
Rio Tinto China deal ahead of trial
Mar 19, 7:52am Rio Tinto signs a deal with China to develop a huge iron ore project in Guinea, days before four of its executives go on trial in Shanghai.
