VPR Evening News January 7th, 2009
Wednesday January 7, 2009
2009 Legislature opens, Speaker proposes stimulus plan; Reaction to stimulus plan; Pomp and circumstance at other state capitols; Senate President says session needs to be shortened; Second Bennington manufacturer laying off workers; Remembering journalist Peter Freyne; and commentator Mike Martin says that Fear is the opposite of Hope.
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Commentary Series
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Fear
While some are predicting gloomy prospects for 2009, commentator Mike Martin has been thinking about all we've made it through in recent years, and why being afraid is probably not the best way to start the New Year.
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Vermont Edition
Thursday January 8, 2009
Inaugural Addresses
As Governor Douglas prepares to give his fourth inaugural address, we look at the history of the speech itself. Also, we learn about a program that pairs lawmakers with Girl Scouts. And we continue our series on the Vermont Statehousewith a trip to the building's basement.
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VPR NEWS HEADLINES
- VPR Evening News January 7th, 2009
- Newly elected house speaker unveils stimulus plan
- Legislative leaders react to proposed stimulus package
- Legislatures around the region convene today
- Shumlin proposes trimming legislative session
- Political columnist Peter Freyne dies
- Stowe property buyers sue ski resort
- Rutland business group offers free downtown rent
- Company that makes auto parts lays off 71
- NH Legislature convenes today
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