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Albany, NY – Alan Chartock speaks with his Congressman John Olver of the 1st district of Massachusetts. They discuss Congressman Olver's interest in Sudan and Darfur as well as 2004 election.

By Allison Dunne

Saugerties, NY – An Ulster County-based non-profit organization that applied for a license to hold a gambling cruise, was turned down by the state. The president of the foundation says it's unclear why the state said no. He says regulators may be in unchartered waters with regard to his request. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Amherst, MA – A dispute that's been brewing for almost a year at the University of Massachusetts has addressed by an outside arbitrator. Foreign students at UMass have been fighting a fee that was instituted after the budget for the International Programs Office was cut by two-thirds. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson has the story.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Great Barrington, MA – The ribbon was cut today on a new health care clinic in Berkshire County that's the first of its kind in New England. According to a survey conducted by the clinic, there are more than 10,000 people in Southern Berkshire County and the neighboring parts of Connecticut and New York that fall into the health care gap. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson has more.

By Allison Dunne

Bethel, NY – There is a reunion in Sullivan County next week to commemorate the 1969 Woodstock Festival that was held on Yasgur's Farm; though the actual anniversary dates are August 15th through 17th. It will be the first time the hosts of the annual Woodstock celebrations have a permit for their event. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne takes a look.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – Assisted living facilities provide independent living for elder people while providing personal care and health services. Until now, there has been no legal definition in New York of just what constitutes an assisted living facility. This week, the New York State legislature passed legislation to codify the industry and implement consumer protections. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.

Albany, NY – Alan Chartock speaks with New York Democrat Michael McNulty in the Congressional Corner. They discuss Kerry's decision to pick Edwards as his runningmate as well as possible shifts in the make-up of the House and Senate.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Greens are planning to reject their national party's nominee for president and instead place Ralph Nader's name on the Vermont ballot. While such a move could create chaos in a swing state, the major party leaders in Vermont are downplaying any significance to the Green's efforts there. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

Albany, NY – Alan Chartock asks David Hawkings, the managing editor of Legislative Affairs at Congressional Quarterly, his expert opinion on recent Supreme Court rulings and the upcoming presidential election.

Albany, NY – New York Republican Sherwood Boehlert joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Iraq, the Intelligence Authorization Act, and the Federal Highway Funding Bill. (24:15)