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Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The debate over Social Security now includes the phrase “Chained CPI.”

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that benefit programs like Social Security are in fine shape for the future.

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The income gap is wider than ever.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time to ask the 1 percent to do its fair share.

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

America’s health care system is in line for some major changes.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that primary care needs to be addressed right away.

Ideas Matter: Vermont Humanities Council and The Evolution of Sports Writing

Joe Donahue — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0000

We are very happy to continue our new regular feature on The Roundtable, entitled – Ideas Matter: Checking in with the Public Humanities. It is our chance to check in with the Humanities Councils throughout our 7-State area to discuss important ideas and why they do indeed matter.

This morning we spotlight Vermont and specifically, the evolution of sports writing.

Advocates Meet With Sanders to Discuss Vermont Sequestration Impact

Pat Bradley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:52:55 +0000

The automatic federal budget cuts known as sequestration have begun and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is raising concerns about the potential impact on Vermonters.

My Name Is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize

Joe Donahue — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:10:00 +0000

From her modest beginnings to becoming the tenth woman--and third American woman--to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Jody Williams is here to describe the ups and downs of her tumultuous and remarkable life.

Vermont Moving Towards New Maple Labeling System

Pat Bradley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:30:00 +0000

Vermont lawmakers are considering dropping the state's traditional maple syrup-labeling system in favor of an international one.

The Vermont Senate has passed and sent to the House a resolution that supports the Agency of Agriculture’s proposal to adopt an administrative rule to implement international maple grading standards. Vermont Maple Sugarmakers’ Board Chair Jacques Couture explains that the international grading system is brand new.

Congressional Corner with Peter Welch - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Europe’s financial fortunes have influenced the world economy for years. In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch and WAMC’s Alan Chartock discuss Welch’s study group on Europe.

Congressional Corner with Peter Welch - Part 2

Alan Chartock — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:50:00 +0000

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch and WAMC’s Alan Chartock continue their discussion of bipartisanship in the House.

Sanders bill would crack down on tax havens

Associated Press — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:41:35 +0000

MONTPELIER, VT. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is pushing legislation to stop corporations from sheltering income in the Cayman Islands and other tax havens. The legislation also would end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs and factories overseas.