Legislative

Senator Bernie Sanders: Vermont After School Programs Receive Federal Funds 06/17/2011

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) secured $500,000 from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice towards after school programs. The Vermont Department of Education will administer the money. The awards will be split between 27 school programs and will reach more than 2,500 students. Program funding ranges between $7,000 and $46,470 and provide a variety of programs across all grade levels. Three summer programs are featured at the press conference: Linking Learning to Life in Burlington and Bradford; Girls Move Mountains based in Montpelier; and the Fairfield Summer Program in Fairfield.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Dealer.com Expansion Celebration 06/10/2011

Senator Leahy speaks at Dealer.com expansion celebration. Senator Leahy and his staff worked with local and state economic development officials on incentives to encourage Dealer.com to make this significant expansion in Vermont. Note: Following the formal program at Dealer.com, Senator Leahy briefly discusses new details of First Lady Michelle Obama’s June 30 visit to Vermont.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference on Gas Prices and Budget Negotiations 06/02/2011

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushes to make federal regulators enforce a law against excessive oil market speculation that experts say has driven up gasoline prices.
Sanders also addresses congressional budget negotiations. A member of the Senate Budget Committee, Sanders explains his position that any deficit-reduction package match new revenue with spending cuts.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Washington D.C. May Report 06/01/2011

Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.

Congressman Peter Welch: Ending the War in Afghanistan - Reforming America's Anti-Terrorism Policy 05/23/2011

In the weeks following the killing of Osama Bin Laden, Rep. Peter Welch has emerged as a House leader in advocating for a reformed policy to address the threat posed by terrorism. He is spearheading a bipartisan effort urging President Obama to shift away from the expensive nation building strategy currently underway in Afghanistan to one modeled after the successful mission that located and killed Osama bin Laden.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Farm to School Program, Youth Farm Spring Kick-Off 05/20/2011

Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle enjoy a healthy school lunch made from Vermont products, receive a report on the success of Vermont’s Farm to School Program, and take part in a Youth Farm Spring Kick-Off during a visit to Burlington’s Hunt Middle School. The progress report highlights work funded through a $476,000 Centers for Disease Control grant to Vermont FEED, in order to understand the impact of Farm to School programming on student food choice. Leahy has championed the farm to school movement in Vermont and across the nation as the most senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Under the Dome: Chittenden County Legislative Interview with Rep. Ann Pugh (D) of South Burlington 05/16/2011

Interview with local legislators on their initiatives and perspectives. Host Rob Reiber speaks with Representative Ann Pugh (D) of South Burlington, Chair of the House Human Services Committee.

Legislative Report: Guest: Representative Pat Brennan 05/16/2011

Hosts: Reps. Bill Aswad and David Sharpe host. Tonight's guest is Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chittenden 7-2, Colchester, Chair of House Transporation Committee.

Congressman Peter Welch: Outline of Health Care Options for Graduating Vermont College Students 05/10/2011

As college graduation day nears for many Vermont students, Rep. Peter Welch outlines important new health care options available to graduating seniors. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law last March gives graduating seniors the option to keep their coverage as they transition into the workforce. Welch is joined by students, parents, health care professionals and college officials.

Under the Dome: Health Care Forum & Panel Discussion 05/10/2011

Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott will offer the keynote remarks and participate in this panel discussion on the recently passed Healthcare Legislation. Moderated by Auditor Tom Salmon. Panelists: Rep. Cynthia Browning (Arlington), Rep. Jeff Wilson (Manchester), Sen. Kevin Mullin (Rutland), Carol Conroy, Chief of Nursing & VP of Operations, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Billy Brownlee, Owner of H.N. Williams General Store, Dorset, Dr. Keith Michl, Primary Care Physician in Manchester/Dorset,
Tom Huebner, CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center.

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