Vermont Public Radio: prescription
There's a dispute over rebate checks being sent to senior citizens to help offset the cost of prescription drugs. The Douglas Administration says the rebates should go to the state, but Senators Leahy and Sanders say seniors should keep the money.
A Republican lawmaker wants to trim salaries at state-supported non-profit agencies, and use the money to save a prescription drug program.
A lawmaker says the state might have enough money to save a prescription drug subsidy program if it's willing to crack down on salaries at some nonprofit agencies; a new group in state government has begun looking for ways to help businesses that are struggling in the recession;