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Wednesday, 08/11/10 6:06am
Vermont is slated to get $19 million to save hundreds of teacher jobs, under legislation passed by the U.S. House.
The $26 billion emergency aid passed on Tuesday also contains $37 million to extend for six months increased Medicaid payments to Vermont.
The funding comes as schools throughout Vermont are facing cuts recommended by the state.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., who voted for the bill in the Senate, says health care funds also are needed because more Vermonters relied on the state-run Medicaid program for basic health care during the recession, which strained Vermont's budget.
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