Legislative

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Health Care Reform Bill Public Hearing: Business Sector 03/24/2011

Members of the Senate Health & Welfare and the Senate Economic Development Committees take public testimony on S.57, the Senate version of the Health Care Reform bill. Testifying are members of the business community: employers and employees. Recorded 3/24/11.

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Senate Appropriations: Alcohol & Drug Programs 03/24/2011

The Senate Appropriations Committee takes testimony from officials in the Corrections, Health and Human Services sectors on the Governor's FY'12 budget in regards to Alcohol & Drug Abuse: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment. Testifying are: Doug Racine, Secretary of Agency of Human Services; Harry Chen, Commissioner of Vt Dept. of Health; Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner of ADAP, Andy Pallito, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections; and Steve Dale, Vermont School Boards Association. Recorded 3/24/11.

Under the Dome: Vermont Tax Commissioner, Mary Peterson 03/24/2011

Tax Commissioner Mary Peterson speaks with Rob Reiber on the job of Tax Commissioner, and her work leading up to becoming Commissioner in 2011.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Town Meeting on the Economy 03/24/2011

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) hosts a Town Meeting at South Burlington High School, on the Economy and Federal Budget Priorities. Information at: 1.800.339-9834 www.sanders.senate.gov

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Senate Health & Welfare: S.88, Involuntary Medicines 03/22/2011

The Senate Health & Welfare Committee takes testimony on S.88, an act relating to involuntary medication from members of the mental health community: Robert Appel, Human Rights Commission; Xenia Williams, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors; Ed Paquin, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights; Michael Sabourin, family member; Mark Kaufman, Vermont Center for Independent Living; Laura Ziegler and Jenna Vogel, witnesses; Seth Collins and Steven Morgan, Another Way; and Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid. Recorded 3/22/11

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Senate Health & Welfare: H.202, Health Benefit Exchange 03/22/2011

The Senate Health & Welfare Committee listens to testimony on H.202, and act relating to a single-payer and unified health system--Health Benefit Exchange & Associations. Recorded 3/22/11

Senator Bernie Sanders: Washington D.C. March Report 03/22/2011

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

Senator Bernie Sanders: The Future of Democracy in America 03/22/2011

St. Michael's College Student Association and Student Labor Action Movement (SLAM), host Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (I) for an evening of dialogue on 'The Future of Democracy in America'.

Under the Dome: Chittenden County Legislative Interview with Rep. Bill Aswad (D) of Burlington 03/21/2011

Interview with local legislators on their initiatives and perspectives. Host Rob Reiber speaks with Representative Bill Aswad (D) of Burlington, member of the Transportation Committee.

Legislative Report: Representative Joey Donovan, Chair, House Education Committee 03/21/2011

Hosts: Reps. Bill Aswad and David Sharpe host Rep. Joey Donovan, Chitt 3-5, who Chairs the House Committee on Education.

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