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10 hrs ago | WCAX-TV Burlington

Governor Douglas Proclaims Day of Thanksgiving

WHEREAS, for generations, Vermonters have given thanks for our blessings, the beauty of our Green Mountains, bountiful harvests, caring neighbors and community spirit; and WHEREAS, Vermonters are thankful for the blessings that are ours by virtue of the fact that we make this state our home; and WHEREAS, Vermonters have shared their bounty with ...

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Related Topix: Vermont, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, US Governors

Thu Nov 26, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Governor Chooses Christmas Tree

Governor Jim Douglas walks through rows and rows of trees at the Gilbert Tree Farm looking for a couple beautiful balsams.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Williamstown, VT, Montpelier, VT

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Jim Douglas, students celebrate geography

Gov. Jim Douglas visited Milton Junior-Senior High School on Nov. 16 to mark an annual event that underscores the importance of geography in today's classrooms.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Education Etc.

Tue Nov 24, 2009

BurlingtonFreePress.com

5 Democrats make pitch for governor

Marcella and Chris Chiarello of Shelburne went to Thursday night's gubernatorial candidate forum hoping for hints that will help them choose from a field of five Democratic candidates with strikingly similar viewpoints.

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Related Topix: Shelburne, VT, Vermont, Vermont Government, Burlington Metro, Burlington, VT, US Governors

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Star Tribune State Politics

Governors to Pawlenty: Let's talk

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty made a bit of a splash last month when he asked other governors to join him in exploring the idea of allowing states to sell one another's health insurance.

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Related Topix: Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, US Governors, US Politics, Ted Strickland, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Fergus Falls, MN

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Washington Post - The Fix

Friday Line: Ranking Republican leaders

Rank Race Current Party Change 1 LA-02 Republican None 2 LA-03 Democrat Up 3 NY-23 Republican Up 4 NM-02 Democrat Up 5 IL-10 Republican Down 6 AL-02 Democrat Up 7 MD-01 Democrat Down 8 PA-06 Republican Down 9 CO-04 Democrat Up 10 PA-07 Democrat Up Rank Race Primary Change 1 Republican None 2 Democrat None 3 Republican Up 4 Republican None 5 ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, US Governors, 2008 Presidential Election

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Vt. Economy Bouncing Back, But How Long Will it Take?

Economists Jeff Carr and Tom Kavet said this was the first time in two years they had some good news for state leaders.

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Related Topix: Lamoille County, VT, Westford, VT, US Governors

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Burlington Free Press

A conversation with Gov. Douglas

Gov. Jim Douglas met yet Monday with the Free Press Editorial Page Editor Aki Soga and myself at 11 a.m., the first time since the Republican announced he would forgo a run for a fifth term.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Opinion

Mon Nov 16, 2009

TheChamplainChannel.com

Shumlin Declares Gubernatorial Candidacy

At a wind turbine manufacturing company in Williston on Monday, State Sen. Peter Shumlin, of Putney, Vt., became the fifth Democrat to announce he is seeking his party's nomination for governor in 2010.

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Related Topix: US News, Brattleboro, VT, US Governors

Sun Nov 15, 2009

WBUR-AM Boston

Governor Says Vt. Reforms Could Be Health Care Model

This week, the Senate is expected to release its version of health care overhaul legislation.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, US Governors

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Governor to lead Veterans Day observances

Gov. Jim Douglas will join the families of Vermont's fallen to observe the Veterans Day holiday and unveil the Vermont Global War on Terror Memorial on Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Randolph, VT, Randolph Center, VT, Burlington Metro, Burlington, VT, Essex Junction, VT

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Seattle's WB

Vermont economy hits bottom; governor says 'a couple of tough years' still to come

Vermont's economy apparently is turning a corner but heading into a slow, painful recovery, state budget officials were told Thursday.

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Related Topix: Vermont, Vermont Government, US Governors

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Portland Phoenix

New England Guvs -- Historical Sweep?

According to my extensive research -- OK, scrolling through Wikipedia, mostly -- I believe this would be the first time that has happened ever , in the 200+ years of the party .

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Rob Simmons, Republican, US House of Representatives, John Lynch, US Governors, Deval Patrick, John Baldacci

New York Times

'Opt-Out' Proposal Puts State Leaders to the Test

In the two weeks since the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid , embraced a proposal that would allow states to opt out of a new government health insurance plan, state leaders have begun debating whether to participate, and the question has emerged as a litmus test in a number of campaigns for governor.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, US News, US Governors

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Vt. Buzz: Who is not running for governor, plus contract dispute

The mind-bogglingly large field of six candidates for governor could grow bigger.

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Related Topix: US News, Vermont, Vermont Government, US Governors, Outsourcing

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Champlain Bridge Will be Demolished

The New York State Transportation Department announced today the Lake Champlain bridge can't be fixed.

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Related Topix: Crown Point, NY, US Governors

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Burlington Free Press

Editorial: Lawmakers must tackle pension costs

The cost of retirement benefits for public workers is threatening to swallow up the state budget, and it's a problem that won't be solved by simply shifting the responsibility for teacher pensions from Montpelier to local school boards.

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Related Topix: Pension, Personal Finance, Retirement, Montpelier, VT, US Governors, Opinion

WCAX-TV Burlington

Bernhardt Considers Run for Governor

There is another name to add to the possible candidates for governor of Vermont.

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Related Topix: Londonderry, VT, US Governors

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Gov. Douglas Touts Success of Asia Trip

Gov. Jim Douglas says a foreign trade mission to Asia was a big success. The governor led a delegation of government and business leaders on a ten-day trip to Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Vermont, Vermont Government

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WCAX-TV Burlington

Anthony Pollina Contemplates His Future

Every afternoon Anthony Pollina hosts a talk show on WDEV. From single payer health care-- to workers' rights-- it's a similar message when he's on the campaign trail.

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Related Topix: US News, US Governors

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