VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Democratic National Committeewoman from Vermont, Billi Gosh, and Middlebury College Political Science professor Matt Dickinson about President Barack Obama's first year in office.

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.

Congressional members from 13 states are asking the Obama administration for emergency funding to keep bats alive.

A new poll shows that President Obama continues to have high approval ratings in New Hampshire after his first 100 days in office.

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says the latest White House plan to make it easier for small businesses to borrow money is critical to her home state.

A change in federal policy means a group of Cuban-Americans living in Vermont will be able to visit the island nation more frequently.

About 400 people are expected at the 90-minute forum in Burlington to share ideas or concerns about health care.

One of New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's granddaughters was at the White House when President Barack Obama formally signed an executive order opening the door for more stem cell research.

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed quadrupling the money spent on community health centers across the country. Sanders says his bill can be the foundation to national health care reform because the centers would guarantee universal access to primary care.

New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes says he looks forward to taking a fine tooth comb to President Barack Obama's $3.55 trillion budget plan.

Nationally, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas is being recognized as a Republican who supports President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package.

Governor Jim Douglas's profile with President Obama continues to grow. The president has invited Douglas to be a special guest for tonight's speech to a joint session of Congress.

Prominent civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at Middlebury College last night, telling a packed house of 675 people to get involved and be agents of change.

A proposal by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont to create a "truth commission" to investigate abuses by the Bush administration is getting a lukewarm reaction from President Barack Obama.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he would've considered picking Bonnie Newman to succeed Judd Gregg in the Senate regardless of party.

Governor Jim Douglas will meet privately with President Barack Obama today to discuss the economic stimulus package now under consideration in the Senate.

Vermont's health care system got kudos from the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The state has been a leader in bringing health care into the digital age - and maintaining patients' privacy.

Efforts by Vermont and 13 other states to cut carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles are expected to get a big boost from President Obama.

A Burlington attorney is poised to become Vermont's next top federal prosecutor.

Janet Langdon of Putney made the trip to Washington to witness history. She had tickets to the swearing in ceremony...and even though her plans hit a major snag. It turns out it was all for the best. Janet shares her story with VPR's Mitch Wertlieb.