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Bennington Sick Building Returns The Bennington Banner today reports that state workers handling files from the state building on Veteran's Memorial Drive (the "Bennington Sick Building"), may be ... moreUpcoming Events Sunday, May 4, 10:00 AM Click here for more information and to view other upcoming events. Nuclear Power  Vermont will soon be deciding what to do about our aging nuclear plant. Listen to an exerpt from political leaders on VT Public Radio. VT Income  Over 70% of Vermont households earn less than $50,000 |
"The Republican and Democratic parties are not the same. The Republicans are an extreme right wing party. The Democrats are a centrist party tilting, perhaps, a little bit to the left but they are not aggressive enough on protecting the interests of working people and the middle class."
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 May 5th 2008
Progressive NewsMay 4th 2008 Action on major bills The Burlington Free Press Free press recap of the 08 session.May 2nd 2008 Democrats duck fight with Douglas over tax holiday Burlington Free Press House Democrats support Douglas tax holiday they describe as bad policy.April 26th 2008 House fails to override campaign finance veto by one vote The Rutland Herald Botched override attempt fails by single vote.April 24th 2008 What nuclear renaissance? The Nation Refinancing of aging reactors examined, and VY identified as one of the worst offenders.April 19th 2008 Pollina unveils economic package The Times Argus Pollina stimulus package involves infrastructure investment and job creation.April 15th 2008 Activists link Vt. to sweatshops The Rutland Herald State contracts with sweatshop labor; bill sponsored by Rep. Sarah Edwards will address problem.April 14th 2008 Lawmakers will try to override vetoes The Rutland Herald Legislature will attempt to overturn Douglas vetoes on campaign finance reform and IRV.April 10th 2008 Pollina takes aim at Douglas from local farm The County Courier Pollina discusses platform at Franklin County house partyApril 3rd 2008 Pollina says he can be a 'can-do' governor Addison Independent Pollina discusses campaign themes for his race against Douglas.March 13th 2008 Pollina Makes it Official WCAX 200 join Pollina to help kickoff campaign for Governor.March 12th 2008 Pollina gets ready to formally launch campaign VPR Pollina kicks off campaign, reaches out again to Democrats.March 5th 2008 Moran plant development OK'd the Burlington Free Press Burlington voters approve Moran Plant redevelopment plan promoted by Mayor Bob Kiss.February 29th 2008 Two-vote rule repeal unlikely The Burlington Free Press House passes "vote-twice" repeal for school budgetsFebruary 27th 2008 Gubernatorial candidate says gov.'s actions at odds with words Rutland Herald Pollina would use funding from capital gains loophole to repair transportation infrastructure. |
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Anthony Pollina appeared on Mark Johnson recently talking about his campaign for Governor in 2008. Rep Chris Pearson (P-Burlington) also spoke with Johnson about the 2008 legislative priorities for the Progressive House caucus. Both interviews are available as podcasts: