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Fairpoint Bankruptcy and your Property Tax You'll recall that news came out last month about Fairpoint's proposed bankruptcy settlement. In the agreement, Fairpoint proposed paying unsecured ... moreNuclear Power ![]() Vermont will soon be deciding what to do about our aging nuclear plant. Listen to an excerpt 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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Be Part of History February 26th 2010
Vermont Senate Votes to Close Nuclear Plant New York Times Senate denies Entergy new Certificate of Public Good, while NRC begins investigations into their false testimony.February 11th 2010 Entergy nuclear spinoff plan hits obstacle in NY Albany Times Union NYS regulators stand up to Entergy, after Douglas administration recommends spinoff approval.February 2nd 2010 Burlington group rallies support for IRV Burlington Free Press League of Women Voters at several legislators join to make the case that "50% matters."January 29th 2010 Vermont Yankee's Future VPR Recent leaks and lies shape debate on VY's future between Rep. Sarah Edwards (P-Brattleboro) and Rep. Patty O'Donnell (R-Vernon).January 25th 2010 Progressives endorse 5 for City Council; Davis won't run re-election Burlington Free Press Five Progressives enter March election.January 21st 2010 Radioactive water found in room at Vermont Yankee Times Argus Another radioactive leak found at aging VY plant.January 20th 2010 Wash, Rinse, Spin and Repeat Seven Days Entergy's lies and Sen. Ashe's attempt to close the revolving door between the Douglas Administration Regulators and the regulated.January 20th 2010 Lax rules drive up health care costs Burlington Free Press Mismanagement and poor regulation of Catamount fuels healthcare crisis.January 19th 2010 VT Edition: Progressive Caucus Priorities VPR Reps. Haas and Zuckerman discuss healthcare, VY, and Statehouse politics.January 14th 2010 Vt. Yankee Says Didn't Mean to Mislead Lawmakers New York Times Tritium leak exposes Entergy's false testimony to Vermont legislators.January 8th 2010 Shifting state costs to property taxes, a familiar refrain vtdigger How the state will fix the fiscal crisis with shifts to local property tax.January 8th 2010 Gov. Douglas Pushes Job Creation Program WPTZ Tri-partisan group supports new jobs package.January 8th 2010 Progressives push for health care reform WCAX Consistent cost increases make healthcare #1 priority.January 7th 2010 Edwards pens resolution for VY workers Brattleboro Reformer Rep. Edwards moves to ensure VY workers get a "just transition" when nuke closes.January 3rd 2010 Campaign finance law: Third time a charm? Times Argus Vermont continues to hold elections under questionable campaign finance laws. |
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